Bucharest City Guide
Unirii Square 
- Unirii Square is Bucharest’s beating heart
Stop number 1
Unirii Square
The most central square in Bucharest and the perfect place to start exploring the city. Unirii Square marks the beginning of Unirii Boulevard — one of the widest in Europe, built during the communist period. Around the square, you’ll find shops, restaurants, the famous synchronized fountains, and quick access to the metro and main attractions.
Palace of Parliament
- Built between 1984 and 1997 under Nicolae Ceaușescu’s regime
Stop number 2
Palace of Parliament
One of the most remarkable buildings in the world, the Palace of Parliament was built during the communist regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu between 1984 and 1997. It is the second-largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon — featuring over 1,000 rooms and covering more than 350,000 square meters. Today, it houses the Romanian Parliament and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Old Town
- The Old Town, known as Lipscani, is the beating heart of historic Bucharest
Stop number 3
The Old Town
The Old Town, known as Lipscani, is the beating heart of historic Bucharest — a maze of cobblestone streets filled with stories, music, and flavor. This is where the city was founded centuries ago and where merchants once sold goods from across Europe. Today, those same narrow streets are lined with charming cafés, antique shops, art galleries, and some of Bucharest’s best restaurants and bars.
Calea Victoriei
- Bucharest’s Most Elegant Avenue
Stop number 4
Calea Victoriei Boulevard
Calea Victoriei is Bucharest’s most stylish boulevard — a living timeline that connects centuries of Romanian culture and architecture. Originally paved with wooden planks in 1692, it became home to the city’s most iconic landmarks. Boutiques, cafés, and galleries line the street, making it ideal for an afternoon walk. You’ll find elegant terraces, designer stores, and cozy coffee spots where locals unwind after work.
Piața Romană & Piața Victoriei
- Between History and Modernity
Stop number 5
Romană Square & Victoriei Square
Romană Square and Victoriei Square bridge old and new Bucharest — connecting the elegant Calea Victoriei to the modern business and cultural districts. Piața Romană is lively and youthful, surrounded by universities, cafés, and bookshops, giving it a bohemian flair. Piața Victoriei, on the other hand, reflects a more polished side of the city, with ministries, embassies, and chic restaurants like those in the Dorobanți area nearby.
Stop number 6
The Village Museum
Step into Romania’s countryside — right in the heart of the capital. Founded in 1936, the Village Museum is an open-air museum showcasing more than 300 authentic rural homes, barns, mills, and churches relocated from every region of Romania. It’s spread across 15 hectares on the edge of Herăstrău Lake, offering a peaceful escape into tradition. Each section reflects a different region, complete with gardens, wells, and even farm animals in the warmer months.
Arcul de Triumf
- The Arcul de Triumf is one of Bucharest’s most iconic landmarks
Stop number 7
Arch of Triumph
Bucharest’s Arcul de Triumf, completed in 1936, was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and built to commemorate Romania’s victory in World War I. The names of important battles and generals are engraved on its walls, and inside there’s a small historical exhibit. The area surrounding the arch — along Kiseleff Boulevard — is one of the city’s most elegant neighborhoods, lined with embassies and green spaces. It’s especially beautiful during Romanian National Day (December 1st) when military parades pass beneath the arch.
Herăstrău Park
- Spread across more than 100 hectares.
Stop number 8
Herăstrău / King Michael I Park
Covering more than 100 hectares, Herăstrău (King Michael I) Park is Bucharest’s largest and most beloved green space — a mix of nature, recreation, and dining. Locals come here to walk, jog, or rent boats on the scenic lake. The park also features bike lanes, playgrounds, open-air stages, and sculptures by Romanian artists. At sunset, the terraces around the lake — such as those on the Charles de Gaulle side — fill with laughter, music, and clinking glasses.