The Old Princely Court was the first Royal Court built in Bucharest. Initially, it included a Palace, a church, spaces meant for servants and the royal gardens. We know only a few details about the Court’s founder, but according to historical researchers who have studied the history of Bucharest, it was built by Mircea cel Batran. Today, the Old Princely Court is an outdoor museum which hosts qu
The Athenaeum is the symbol-building for the entire Romanian Culture. Built in the heart of Bucharest 120 years ago, between 1886 and 1888, it became the architectural and spiritual landmark not just for a city, for a capital, but also for an entire nation. Here is where the greatest Romanian personalities and scientists have lectured, where famous artists held their concerts, where true musical
The Museum Theodor Pallady, hosted by House Melik, is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest, which hides behind its walls a rich and troubled history. Even though it was abandoned in 1857 and damaged by a fire in 1913, it still impresses its visitors with an amazing architecture and unique charm. Among the narrow streets and the rich architectural stories next to the Armeneasca, on Spatarului
On the shore of Herastrau lake, right in the heart of Romanian’s Capital, visitors have the joy of discovering a real village, one with monuments and artifacts from the XVII century, unique constructions originating from the most important ethnographic areas that had the chance to reborn within the Dimitrie Gusti National Museum. Creating the Village Museum wasn’t a sudden decision. It was th
Are you looking for a tourist attraction filled with mystery and charm? If the answer is “yes” then Chiajna Monastery is the right place for you. What is more interesting and thrilling than a church located right between two cemeteries? Which has never been consecrated and where only a few locals dare to enter? Should we also add the fact that no priest has ever served here and that its role a
Bucharest hides one of the most beautiful and exotic natural wonders within an urban landscape. Right in the middle of the dusty gray buildings and the bustling roads there is a true ecosystem that waits to be discovered. This amazing paradise can be found on the abandoned Vacaresti Lake. A construction that was systematized when Nicolae Ceausescu was still ruling the country and it was afterwards
Cismigiu Park is located in the heart of Bucharest and it is the oldest public garden in the city. It is the place where both locals and tourists love to spend peaceful and relaxing afternoons surrounded by wonderful greenery while admiring the wonderful blue lake. The Park enjoys a great positioning, right in the center of Romania’s Capital. Cismigiu has a surface of about 15,59 ha and it is l
Maybe when compared to other botanical gardens from other major European Capitals, Bucharest’s Botanical Gardens isn’t that big and doesn’t have such a rich history, but it has a great quality- it is a very unique and beautiful green landscape that emphasizes the natural charm of Romania’s Capital. For those who haven’t visited yet Bucharest’s Botanical Gardens we must mention that it
While the real estate market has been stagnant for the last couple of years with little to no action being registered, 2014 brought a huge change in the market with 2015 leading the way to more development. While condominium sales have had a small yet steady rise since the end of the financial crisis, land sales have plummeted, with little demand for residential or industrial properties being the
The real estate market in Bucharest and the rest of Romania registered an impressive growth in 2014, despite what some specialists predicted as another year of stagnation. The new optimism found in the market has led to investors reconsidering or restarting projects which were flat-lined when the financial crisis hit the country in 2008 and 2009. The Spanish developer Hercesa for example has anno
Do you want a fun activity for both you and your family which is both safe, close to home, physically demanding, yet indoors? If the answer is yes then perhaps you should consider playing some lasertag, and what better place to try out your lasertag skills than Lasertag Arena. It can be found in Bucharest’s Sector 6, near Morii Lake on the outskirts of Bucharest, this location is perfect for a
The real estate market in Romania and especially that in its capital city, Bucharest, has registered impressive growth in the last year with expectations for 2015 being quite high. After a period of seemingly endless stagnation with little to no reason for optimism, it seems that the real estate market registered a much needed growth in 2014. While there are numerous reasons behind the growth, som
If you’re in the mood to do something that a traditional day out through Bucharest’s busy streets wouldn’t allow and yet do something which involves automobiles then you’re in luck. The AMC Kart Tunari offers all the fun of a professional kart track, now located just a few kilometers outside Bucharest. This stunning race course is built on a 63,000 square meter plot of land and offers the
Romania boasts some stunning natural landscapes and a series of activities which make exploring the country a fun and interesting activity. While the Danube Delta is one of Europe’s most unique landscapes, offering thousands of rare species of birds, fish or other animals, most people don’t really have to travel all the way to Dobrogea region in order to find these things. Located a mere 30 k
If you are looking to have a good time and want to go just a bit outside Bucharest’s city center to do it, then you can certainly find that adrenaline rush you have been missing in Herastrau Park. One of Bucharest biggest and most important parks, Hereastrau Park isn’t just a green oasis in the midst of Europe’s 6th largest city. It also brings together a series of extreme sport opportunitie
While Romania has long had a small to irrelevant eco housing market, these last couple of years have seen the emergence and growth of eco-friendly constructions and even some large scale projects which will set Romania on the right track when it comes to its carbon footprint. The carbon footprint is described as the entire amount of pollution produced by a person’s interaction with the environm
If you want a truly exciting experience, one that combines the outdoors with a new way of pushing your limits then perhaps you should try out skydiving. While at first it may seem like the kind of hobby only 20-something youngsters do as dare, skydiving has grown in popularity to the point where pensioners, people with physical disabilities and even children (under parental and professional superv
A good neighborhood doesn’t just improve the day to day life of its inhabitants but also guarantees that their property will maintain its market value or even increase it. It also guarantees that said property can be sold for a profit, regardless of market conditions or demand levels. Despite popular belief, a good neighborhood isn’t necessarily a centrally located one or an exclusive and det
MNAC is actually an acronym for the Contemporary Art Museum in Bucharest, a place that offers a lot of interesting cultural events as well as various exhibits from numerous interesting Romanian artists. You can easily access it as it is part of the Palace of the Parliament on Calea 13 Septembrie, by getting off at the Izvor metro station. If you want to take a break from your stroll through Buchar
If you are an auto fan than there are few better places to visit while spending time in Romania’s capital city, Bucharest, than the Tiriac Collection. Located right across the street from Otopeni Airport, this amazing collection reunites some of the rarest, most beautiful and unique cars and motorcycles in the world. The collection belongs to famed Romanian billionaire, sportsman and philanthro
Bucharest Apartment is the ultimate website for short and long apartment rentals in Bucharest as well as for finding the best boutique hotels and hostels for your stay in the Romanian capital city. If you are looking for an accommodation solution, whether this is for a few days, a few months or longer, you can use the website in full confidence.
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