2 Days in Bucharest: Grand Palaces and Old Town

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πŸ“ Bucharest, RomaniaπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Budget travellers and architecture fans

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2Days
6Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£40-80 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Bucharest: the Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town and the Village Museum.

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Day by day

Capture of the iconic Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania under clear skies.
1

Parliament and Old Town

10:00

Palace of the Parliament

One of the heaviest buildings in the world.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€15
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13:00

Lipscani Old Town

Bars and cafΓ©s.

πŸ“ Old Town⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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16:00

Stavropoleos Monastery

A tiny courtyard church.

πŸ“ Old Town⏱ 30 minπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerSarmale (cabbage rolls)Romanian Β· $
Close-up of a neoclassical architectural landmark with intricate details and classic ornamentation.
2

Parks and villages

10:00

Herăstrău Park

A big lakeside park.

πŸ“ North⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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13:00

Village Museum

Traditional houses.

πŸ“ North⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€4
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16:00

Romanian Athenaeum

A concert hall.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€5
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchRomanian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: HerΔƒstrΔƒu Park

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereHenri CoandΔƒ Airport has bus 783 to the centre.
πŸš† Getting aroundMetro and trams are cheap.
πŸ’· CurrencyRomanian leu (RON). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageRomanian. English is common.

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