Bucharest, the lively capital city of Romania, has much to attract the visitor and keep them returning time after time. There is evidence of human habitation in this particular part of Southern Romania all the way back to 500 BC, when in ancient folklore a shepherd established a settlement close to the Dambovita Brook. His name is alleged to have been Bucur. This interprets in English to "joy". He used to be a noted player of the flute, who drew crowds from miles around to hear him play. Merchants were extremely impressed with the wine that he produced, and stamped his name on the new town. Notwithstanding this, written proof of a town only starts in 1459, when Vlad the Impaler took it over. Many of his luxurious villas can still be seen today in Romania's biggest city.
The twenty-five metre Arch of Triumph ( Arcul de Triumf ), located on Piata Arcul de Triumf, is the place to go for impressive perspectives over Bucharest. This is thanks to an interior staircase by which one can climb to the peak. When it opened in 1922, it is a wooden structure - nevertheless in 1936 it was covered in granite. It's a mark of respect to Romanian soldiers who were sent to battle in the 1st World War, and is the city's answer to the monument that stands proudly in Paris. Although Petre Antonescu was the designer responsible for its design, native artists like Ion Jalea, Constantin Medrea and Constantin Baraschi were also behind the gorgeous decoration.
Bucharest is inevitably where visitors enter Romania ; nevertheless whereas some cities are just where one enters the country and leaves as quickly as possible in order to explore what the rest of the country has to offer, Bucharest isn't one of those places. This is a city which is actively shaking off the faade of its communist past and moving headlong into the 21st century, embracing it gladly. It currently has everything that one would expect from a principle city ; prime quality accommodation and sub-structure, wonderful eateries, a wealth of attractions and a range of activities. Conventional and modern are being thrown into a mixing pot ; centuries-old churches and sleek, modern buildings are neighbors with commie buildings.
The Choral Temple ( Templul Coral ) on Str. Sfanta Vineri nine dates from 1857 and was totally renovated in 1933. It is the bigger and busier of the 2 synagogues still serving Jews in Bucharest. There is a monument in front of the synagogue honouring the Romanian Jews who died during the Holocaust. Visitors to this very engaging red brick building can admire the beautiful Moorish turrets, choir terrace and organ. Services are held daily at 8am and 7pm ( 8:30am and 7pm ) on Saturdays.
Revolution Square ( Piata Revolutiei ) became infamous around the world when Romania's people gathered here on December 21, 1989 to fight back against Nicolae Ceausescu. He fled the Communist Party Headquarters in a chopper, caught red handed by world camera crews and photographers. Later that day he was taken into custody. The Romanian Athenaeum, Athenee Palace Hotel and Kretzulescu Church all face the Square.
The twenty-five metre Arch of Triumph ( Arcul de Triumf ), located on Piata Arcul de Triumf, is the place to go for impressive perspectives over Bucharest. This is thanks to an interior staircase by which one can climb to the peak. When it opened in 1922, it is a wooden structure - nevertheless in 1936 it was covered in granite. It's a mark of respect to Romanian soldiers who were sent to battle in the 1st World War, and is the city's answer to the monument that stands proudly in Paris. Although Petre Antonescu was the designer responsible for its design, native artists like Ion Jalea, Constantin Medrea and Constantin Baraschi were also behind the gorgeous decoration.
Bucharest is inevitably where visitors enter Romania ; nevertheless whereas some cities are just where one enters the country and leaves as quickly as possible in order to explore what the rest of the country has to offer, Bucharest isn't one of those places. This is a city which is actively shaking off the faade of its communist past and moving headlong into the 21st century, embracing it gladly. It currently has everything that one would expect from a principle city ; prime quality accommodation and sub-structure, wonderful eateries, a wealth of attractions and a range of activities. Conventional and modern are being thrown into a mixing pot ; centuries-old churches and sleek, modern buildings are neighbors with commie buildings.
The Choral Temple ( Templul Coral ) on Str. Sfanta Vineri nine dates from 1857 and was totally renovated in 1933. It is the bigger and busier of the 2 synagogues still serving Jews in Bucharest. There is a monument in front of the synagogue honouring the Romanian Jews who died during the Holocaust. Visitors to this very engaging red brick building can admire the beautiful Moorish turrets, choir terrace and organ. Services are held daily at 8am and 7pm ( 8:30am and 7pm ) on Saturdays.
Revolution Square ( Piata Revolutiei ) became infamous around the world when Romania's people gathered here on December 21, 1989 to fight back against Nicolae Ceausescu. He fled the Communist Party Headquarters in a chopper, caught red handed by world camera crews and photographers. Later that day he was taken into custody. The Romanian Athenaeum, Athenee Palace Hotel and Kretzulescu Church all face the Square.
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