Bucharest: The City of Joy
Bucharest is the capital city of the country of Romania and is also the largest. The literal translation of Bucharest means City of Joy. There are many legends behind the story, the most famous of which is the story about a shepherd named Ducur and his flute playing. Bucharest, Romania used to be a city known for the high life. It even earned the nickname of Little Paris back in the 1900s. While Romania may now be a bustling metropolis, traces of is wide tree-lined boulevards and Bell Époque buildings remain. Visitors may go to Bucharest through the Henri Coandă International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
During the months of April, May, and June are the best times to visit the city. It is during these months when the weather is ideal because mornings are cool and breezy. September or October is also a good time to visit. From all seasons, spring and early autumn are the best seasons to explore Bucharest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
It’s best to spend several days in Bucharest to get to experience most of what the city has to offer. For one, a must to visit when in the city is the Palace of the Parliament, the world’s biggest parliamentary building with over a thousand rooms. Enjoy the Romanian George Enescu Philharmonic at the Romanian Athenaeum, one of the 19th century buildings in the city. Find great Becharest, Romania hotel deals at the Hotel Novotel Bucharest City Centre which is also a few kilometers away from Herastrau Park, and Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest a mere 4-minute walk away from the National Museum of Art of Romania.