Wide tree lined boulevards,
magnificent architectural
buildings, and a reputation
for the highlife. During the
1930’s the city was
remodeled by French
architectures, on the
boulevard of Soseaua
Kisseleff you can find an
Arc de Triumph, set in the
same fashion as the one in
Paris. Cafes and restaurants
with open sidewalks and an
abundant of shops can be
found scattered throughout.
A visit would not be
complete without a boat ride
on one of the many lakes and
rivers.
Bucharest
is more than 500 years old
and dates back to the time
of Vlad Tepes,
Dracula. He was
the first leader to make
Wallachia free of outside
influences. Near by his tomb
was supposedly buried under
a church at Snagov Lake.
There are traces of his
presence all over the city
with themed restaurants,
bars and shops some which of
are quite amusing.
Before the end of the
communist era a massive
building was constructed,
first named “The People’s
House” renamed The
Parliament Palace, it is in
the Guinness Book of World
Records as the second
largest administrative
building in the world after
the Pentagon. In December,
1989 the members of
parliament took over all the
offices. The building of
1,000 rooms reflects the
work of the country's best
architects and artisans.
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Other Destinations in
Wallachia
•
Bucharest
•
Craiova
•
Targoviste
•
Snagov
Lake
Attractions
•
Parliament Palace
• Village Museum
• National Art Museum
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