Calin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The oldest lake in Bucharest. Its name comes from “cismea” which is turkish for water well. In the 1700s the “cismigii” were special people that used to carry water from the lake and then sell it to people living in Bucharest. The famous island in the middle of the lake was home to villans, thiefs and criminals who were hiding there in order to escape from the police.
8 locals recommend
Lake Cișmigiu
The oldest lake in Bucharest. Its name comes from “cismea” which is turkish for water well. In the 1700s the “cismigii” were special people that used to carry water from the lake and then sell it to people living in Bucharest. The famous island in the middle of the lake was home to villans, thiefs and criminals who were hiding there in order to escape from the police.
Did you know that 200 years ago, this church was the only building that was constructed in this area? Cismigiu Park, Sala Palatului and other landmarks were not constructed yet and on their place were vineyards.
34 locals recommend
Kretzulescu Church
45 Calea VictorieiDid you know that 200 years ago, this church was the only building that was constructed in this area? Cismigiu Park, Sala Palatului and other landmarks were not constructed yet and on their place were vineyards.
This palace was built for the first king of Romania, king Charles I. Charles was German coming from the Hohenzollern family. Now it is home of the Museum of Art.
276 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art of Romania
49-53 Calea VictorieiThis palace was built for the first king of Romania, king Charles I. Charles was German coming from the Hohenzollern family. Now it is home of the Museum of Art.
Historical building built in French style architecture in late 19th century by Albert Galleron.
333 locals recommend
Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinHistorical building built in French style architecture in late 19th century by Albert Galleron.
Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei
12 Calea VictorieiStavropoleos Monastery
4 Strada StavropoleosCommunist Bucharest
Old buildings from the communist era
Originally built in 1958-1960, it was the place were the Romanian Communist Party used to host its annual congress. Now it serves as a concert hall
56 locals recommend
Sala Palatului
28 Strada Ion CâmpineanuOriginally built in 1958-1960, it was the place were the Romanian Communist Party used to host its annual congress. Now it serves as a concert hall
Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuOld City Center
Nomad Skybar
30 Strada SmârdanThe Vintage Pub
43 Strada SmârdanBordello
9-11 Strada ȘelariGrand Café Van Gogh
9 Strada SmârdanCurtea Berarilor
9-11 Strada ȘelariThe historical old city center of Bucharest is located just 10 minutes walk away from my apartment. A pub crawl just minutes away. Also, there are historical buildings all around the city center like the old Marmorosch-Blank Bank, the National Bank of Romania, Stavropoleus Church, Romanian History Museum, CEC Bank building, Palatul Voievodal Curtea Veche an so on...Lots of things to see and enjoy!
556 locals recommend
Old Town
The historical old city center of Bucharest is located just 10 minutes walk away from my apartment. A pub crawl just minutes away. Also, there are historical buildings all around the city center like the old Marmorosch-Blank Bank, the National Bank of Romania, Stavropoleus Church, Romanian History Museum, CEC Bank building, Palatul Voievodal Curtea Veche an so on...Lots of things to see and enjoy!