Top Things to Do in Bucharest" with an Array of Museums and a Stunning Piece of Architecture on Every Turn, Bucharest Attracts Avid Travelers and Keeps Them Intrigued
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"Top Things To Do in Bucharest" With an array of museums and a stunning piece of architecture on every turn, Bucharest attracts avid travelers and keeps them intrigued. Albeit a city steeped in history, Bucharest‘s also has a modern pulse that can be felt in its lively nightlife and cosmopolitan cultural scene. Erstellt von : Cityseeker 10 Vorgemerkte Orte Parlamentspalast "Romania's Administrative Icon" Known to be largest administrative building for civic use, the Palace of the Parliament is one of Romania's most popular attractions. The interior is as beautiful as the exterior, with crystal chandeliers, gold and silver embroidered velvet, brocade curtains, and monumental doors and windows. The building is so massive that located inside are the Romanian by hpgruesen Senate, the Romanian Museum of Contemporary Art, a conference center and more. Today, many view the building as a significant symbol of Romania, seeing as it houses the Romanian Parliament. Commonly referred to as the Casa Poporului, a visit to this magnificent structure is a must when in Bucharest. +40 733 55 8102 cic.cdep.ro/ [email protected] Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest Ateneul Roman "Bucharest's Main Concert Hall" The Romanian Athenaeum is an iconic concert hall in Bucharest. It is home to the George Enescu Philharmonic and hosts the George Enescu annual international music festival. Built in 1888, the splendid neoclassical facade was designed by architect Albert Galleron. In 2007, the structure found itself on the list of Label of European Heritage sites. by George M. Groutas +40 21 315 0024 www.bucharestcityinfo.com/the- Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, District 1, romanian-athenaeum/ Bucharest Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum "Traditional Village Life Showcase" Nestled in the landscaped recesses of Herăstrău Park, this open-air museum lends moving glimpses into the country’s intrinsic rural life. Birthed in 1936 by Dimitri Gusti along with other noted Romanian personalities, this life-sized museum lies nestled in the very heart of by Cris Coman bustling Bucharest. Spreading over 1,00,000 square meters (1076391.04 square feet), this ethnographic museum harbors an intricate nexus of original, traditionally-built edifices including churches, homesteads, peasant dwellings, sheds, stables and verandas, among others. The museum is cradled on the tranquil shores of Lake Herastrau, and spans many facets of Romanian countryside, including arts, anthropology, history and culture, among others. Strewn across the course of the museum are motley antiquated buildings awash in rustic, provincial architecture, intriguing artifacts and thousands and thousands of village documents. Complete with elaborate exhibits, extensive, heritage collections and a gallery where the art of crafting objects is illustrated by peasants themselves, the museum is a hive of events, activities, workshops and courses which unravel the finer nuances of the country’s remote cultures. Village Museum is also home to the La Bariera Inn which serves up some appetizing, delectable and authentic Romanian dishes. +40 21 317 9103 muzeul-satului.ro/en/ [email protected] Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 28-30, Sector 1, Bucharest Arcul de Triumf "Symbolic Landmark" Built to commemorate the independence of Romania, this striking landmark draws scores of visitors owing to its spectacular architecture. Featuring a resemblance to the famous attraction in France, Arcul de Triumf is nevertheless imbued with a charm of its own which never fails to dazzle. by Ovidiu Maricas romaniatourism.com/bucharest.html Șoseaua Kiseleff, Bucharest Altstadt von Bukarest "Bucharest's Trendy Old Town" The historic heart of the 'Paris of the East', Old Town Bucharest is characterized by a quaint ragtag of turn-of-the-century architecture, pre- war monumental remnants that are reminiscent of the city's glorious past, and a zealous mix of trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and shops that line neatly cobbled pathways. Popularly known as Centru Vechi, legend by Tiia Monto suggests that the origin of Bucharest's nostalgic Old Town dates back to the 1300s, when Bucur the Shepherd constructed a church on the Dâmboviţa River's eastern bank. From here, the city began to flourish as a merchant town in the years that followed. Today, the Lipscani Lane, a commercial thoroughfare in the Middle Ages slices through the heart of this historic neighborhood, its early trading history replaced by an upmarket shopping zone that houses global brands. Old Town, Bucharest National Museum of the Romanian Peasant "History on Display" Housed inside a majestic Neo-Romanian building, this extensive museum is one of the most prominent cultural institutions in Romania. Presenting a treasury of items chronicling the history of Romania’s peasant society, the museum rebuilt itself after being severely hit by the Mineriads of June by Britchi Mirela 1990. Here is where artifacts ensconced in glass casings lie cradled under rounded archways, majestic pillars and winding white stairways. Tracing the life and times of Romania's peasants across regions and timelines, this museum is well-enclosed in mellow mustard walls and white lace curtains which instantly lend it a cozy, inviting aura. Mundane items which once belonged to ancient peasants have now found their way as moving memorabilia into the crevices of this museum, some of which include vibrantly-embroidered garments, elegantly-woven mats, ceramic vessels, ornaments, rustic, wooden furniture and religious paintings. Upheld by the country’s Ministry of Culture, this museum has also been honored with the ‘European Museum of the Year’ Award in 1996. +40 21 317 9661 www.muzeultaranuluirom info@muzeultaranuluiroma Șoseaua Pavel Dimitrievici an.ro/ n.ro Kiseleff 3, Sector 1, Bucharest National Museum of Art of Romania "Finest Collection of Art" Located in the historic quarter of the city inside the Royal Palace, Muzeul National de Arta comprises of three art galleries. The first floor of the museum is the Gallery of Romanian Medieval Art mostly devoted to religious portraits, icons, images and carved objects dating prior to the by Panoramas 18th Century. The evolution in the field of art that began in the 19th and the 20th-century can be observed through the collection of paintings by artists such as Gheorghe Tattarescu, Stefan Luchian, and Theodor Pallady. The collection is spread across two floors and constitutes the Romanian Modern Art Gallery. The European Art Gallery is located across the courtyard and has a collection of more than 11,000 pieces of paintings, sculptures and other decorative art that includes marvelous accounts on lithographs. National Museum of Art of Romania is a perfect place to observe the astonishing art history of Romania as well as Europe. +40 21 314 8119 www.mnar.arts.ro/ [email protected] Calea Victoriei 49-53, o Bucharest Stavropoleos Monastery "Quaint Church in Bucharest" Stavropoleos Monastery is an old church built together with an inn, at the beginning of the 18th-century by Archimandrite Ioanichie. The church is very valuable from a historical point of view, being built in “Brâncoveanu” architectural style, and greatly admired for its frescoes, icons and for its beautifully carved exterior. It has a library and a collection of old religious by fusion-of-horizons items. The church is also renowned for its remarkable choir. +40 21 313 4747 www.stavropoleos.ro manastireastavropoleos@g Strada Stavropoleos 4, mail.com Bucharest Palatul Primăverii "Regal Edifice" The erstwhile abode of the then Romanian President Nicolae Ceaușescu and his family, Spring Palace exudes a subtle palatial grandeur which is unlike any other in the whole of Romania. Permeated with lovely pastel hues complemented by gilded undertones, this opulent palace shelters rooms which are richly-ornamented with mosaics, luminescent by Tim Adams chandeliers, wallpapers, floral upholstery and paintings by revered Romanian artists. Built between 1970-1971, the palace draws from an amalgam of architectural styles including Baroque, Neo-Classical and Renaissance. Having turned to shambles in the wake of the end of Romania’s Communist regime, the Spring Palace was beautifully resurrected over time, standing today as a striking testimony to the royal heritage of Romania. Fronted gracefully by well-pruned lawns dotted with vibrant blooms, ‘Ceaușescu Palace’, is, indubitably, one of the prized possessions of the country. +40 213 18 0989 casaceausescu.ro/?page_i [email protected] Bulevardul Primaverii 50, d=3403&lang=en Bucharest Cotroceni Palace "Royal Residence in Bucharest" One of the most-coveted landmarks of Bucharest, the courtly Cotroceni Palace is the official seat of the President of Romania. Originally built as a palace for King Carol I, it has undergone many renovations and expansions to become what it is today. Deeply entrenched in a long- standing history, the palace started as a monastery, post which it was by Rakoon under the clutches of the Socialist regime, as a result of which it still carries within its fabric elements of Socialist-influenced details like lamps and stone columns. The palace is now home to the elaborate National Cotroceni Museum, which, complete with lavishly-decorated halls (like the Hall of Honor) and rooms (like the Royal Dining Room), lends fascinating glimpses into the opulent time that once was. From history and archaeology to numismatics and decorative arts, the museum spans multiple disciplines, harboring extensive collections of thousands and thousands of objects. Furniture, ceramics, textiles, religious paintings and artworks crafted by revered Romanian painters are some of the memorabilia which reside here. Fronted by winding walkways and well- pruned gardens with tranquil features, Cotroceni Palace bears testimony to the historic heritage of Romania. +40 21 31 7310 www.tourism-bucharest.com/bucha Bulevardul Geniului 1, Bucharest rest-attractions/palaces-in- bucharest/cotroceni-palace.html Schließen Sie sich uns an bei: cityseeker.com Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen | DATENSCHUTZBESTIMMUNG | API | KONTAKT | Urheberrecht (COPYRIGHT) 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).