Overview:
Although a relatively young settlement (approximately 600 years) and at the crossroad of several cultural influences, Bucharest doesn't cease to surprise the new arrival with its hues. Bustling and chaotic, colorful and austere, modern and decay make and intriguing mix that can only be understood with local help.
I invite you for a one day general walkthrough of the Romanian capital to discover its many stories from the late Middle Ages to modern times; stories of invasions, urban development, ethnicities, currency and language. See the cultural landmarks, squares, parks and palaces.
We start in its birthplace with the auberges, taverns and bookstores. A short glimpse at the 1980s with their utopian architecture. On to the financial district and its end of the century architecture. Continue to the central crossroad of the University. Revolution, National Art Gallery, the Atheneum. We end with the Triumphal Arch, Palace of Press and Village Museum. Quick lunch/ snack break in between. Long and fruitful day.
Itinerary:
Old Financial city Center; start at Unirii Square by the big fountain (https://maps. app. goo. gl/d9jDWaCdihLatnjz5)
University square with National Theater;
Military Club;
Victory Avenue;
Revolution square;
Royal Palace/ National Art Gallery;
Atheneum;
Lunch break;
Metro ride to Triumphal Arch;
King Michael Park;
Palace of the Press
Village Museum with private tour; we end the tour here
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