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How to spend top weekend in Bucharest - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
Visit Therme Bucharest
You should visit the largest European Wellness center Therme Bucharest during your holiday in Bucharest. It was opened in 2016. It is located 24 kilometers from the city. You can reach it in just 10 minutes by car. You can also take a taxi or a special bus. It departs from Piața Romană every 2 hours. This water complex is open daily from 9:30 to 23:30 on weekdays and to 13:00 on weekends all year round.
In Bucharest, there are places for shopping for every taste. Original specialized stores are especially worth noting. In the very center of the city, a well-known bookstore Cărtureşti is … 
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Discovering the architecture of Bucharest from bird's eye view! Museum of the Romanian Peasant, The National Museum of Art, Cotroceni Palace, Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, all those monuments are defining the image of Bucharest … Open
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Journey to the Salt Mine
The mine is located in a mountainous area between Bucharest and Brasov. Its depth is 208 meters. The mine covers an area of 90 thousand square meters. You can reach it by car to the town of Vălenii de Munte. You will take the shuttle bus here. There are 14 rooms in the mine. They have a trapezoidal shape. Their height is 60 meters. This natural attraction is open every day from 8:00 to 15:30.
You will pay 4.5 euros to visit the mine. You will be able to treat your respiratory diseases here. You should consider that the air temperature reaches only 13 ℃ when you select clothes. However, the air is quite saturated with sodium ions in the mine at any time of the year. You'll spend time on the playground, play billiards or dine in the buffet, and receive health benefits at the same time.
Palace of the Parliament, CEC Palace, Arcul de Triumf, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Bucharest … Open
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Bran Castle Excursion
If you want to visit the castle of the legendary Vlad the Impaler, you will have to go by bus or train from Bucharest to Brasov. After that, you will buy a ticket for 7 lei at the ticket office of the station Autogara 2. You will take a bus and drive another 30 kilometers in about 1 hour. You have to get off at the Castelo Branco stop. So you will get to the impenetrable forest of Transylvania.
This is a city with unusual architecture, spacious boulevards and largest number of parks. Within latest years many new buildings have been created in Bucharest, however, the city still … Open
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The observation post is located at the top of the castle. You will go through all the floors, visiting rooms that resemble a maze in which you can get lost. You will look at the exhibition associated with the English Queen Mary, to whom Bran was presented in 1920. You can head to the local bar after you enjoy the tour. There is an opportunity to use an interesting service here. You can feel like the main vampire, lying in a coffin, and tasting beer at the same time.
Bucharest is one of the best cities in Romania for family recreation. The choice of entertainment for holidaymakers with children here is simply huge. The most famous and visited … Open
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Time Spent on Herăstrău Lake
Herăstrău Lake is located in the northern part of Bucharest. Its area is 0.7 square kilometers. You can rent a rowing boat or become a passenger boat to take a walk on the water surface. You will enjoy the beauty of nature. If you come to Bucharest in winter, you will skate on the lake. There are beautiful embankments, fountains, ponds created by the city residents, and picturesque alleys near Herastrau. You will ride the bike here.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Bucharest and surroundings
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Bucharest and around
♥ Art museum 'Theodor Pallady Museum' Bucharest, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'The Art Collections Museum' Bucharest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Frederic and Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck Art Museum' Bucharest, 2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'K.H. Zambaccian Museum' Bucharest, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Bucharest
♥ Palace 'CEC Palace' Bucharest, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'The Royal Palace' , 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Creţulescu Palace' , 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palace of the Parliament' Bucharest, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Cantacuzino Palace' , 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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Notable celebrations and festivals in Romania
Summer in Romania is full of music and fun: an International Transilvania Festival is held in June. During this time, Bucharest is filled with guests from all over the country who come to the Fair of Crafts. At the end of summer, the Festival of Popular Music is held. Dance festivals are also carried out. In the city of Sighisoara, the traditional Days of the Middle Ages are celebrated. In autumn, Romanians continue to enjoy music at the “Sibiu” festival, hold carp fishing competitions, and as a way of marking the conclusion of the season, organize a winemaking festival. The year is ended by the December Christmas Festival.
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Bucharest by photo artists
Search for interesting places on Bucharest map
Walk through hidden local streets, sneak to a small cafe, breathe and enjoy Bucharest from inside. Stay out from the beaten track during your city weekend, discover the soul of Bucharest as a real travel gourment. Follow our guide, take one of the exclusive services and spend your time in Bucharest unforgettably and with a full passion!
