“The House of the People” is the second largest administrative building in the world after the building of the Pentagon in the USA. The inside tour is an unreal world of uncountable amounts of marble, crystal, gold and silk.
The National Art Museum
The former royal Palace of the Romanian Kind Carol I of German origin houses nowadays the most valuable art collection in Romania. There are two outstanding art galleries: the National and European art gallery displayed in two different sections.
Village Museum
The open-air Village Museum “Dimitrie Gusti” is a fascinating museum on the shore of Lake Herastrau featuring a collection of over 250 traditional buildings with origins in different parts of Romania.
Romanian Patriarchal Church & Palace
The most important Romanian Orthodox Church lies in the city center of Bucharest and is an oasis of tranquility and serenity. The church itself dates back to the 17th century and together with the Patriarchal Palace and Residence, represents the most interesting attractions of Bucharest.
The Romanian Athenaeum
Designed by a French architect and built at the end of the 19th century, the Romanian Athenaeum, is one of the most famous landmarks of Bucharest. This remarklabe masterpiece houses the International Music Contest George Enescu.
Brief information
Capital City of Romania since 1862
Population: 2 Mio. inhabitants
6th largest city in the European Union
Cultural, industrial and financial center of Romania
