Bucharest Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
National History Museum of Romania
Marvel at the Bronze Age statues and Romanian jewelry on display at this museum set inside a majestic neoclassical palace.
Curtea Veche
Walk in the footsteps of the kings of Wallachia at this ruined royal court and visit one of Bucharest’s oldest churches.
Stavropoleos Church
In the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town is a pretty 18th-century church. Craftsmen work scrupulously to maintain its architectural beauty.
Piaţa Universităţii
Learn about the local history of Bucharest when you take a trip to Piaţa Universităţii. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
National Bank of Romania
National Bank of Romania is just one of the places to see in Bucharest, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Bucharest Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Bucharest Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Bucharest Old Town
Lipscani
Lipscani is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Curtea Veche or Stavropoleos Church.
Bucharest City-Centre
Museums, historical sites and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Bucharest City-Centre. Sights like Central University Library and Revolution Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Bucharest area at University Station.
Cotroceni
Cotroceni is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bucharest Botanical Garden and Cotroceni Palace.
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Square and Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Victoria Square.
Vitan
While visiting Vitan, you might make a stop by sights like Bucharest Mall and Dâmboviţa.
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- More trip options
- National History Museum of Romania
- Curtea Veche
- Therme Bucharest
- Palace of the Parliament
- Romanian Athenaeum
- Piata Romana
- Casino at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
- Herastrau Park
- Bucharest Mall
- Cismigiu Garden
- National Museum of Art of Romania
- Bucharest City Hall
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
- Bucharest Botanical Garden