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8 Days in Bucharest: A Journey through Parks and Palaces

şerife yılmaz

şerife yılmaz

11 Jan 2024

Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure in Bucharest, where we'll explore stunning parks, visit historical landmarks, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Romania's capital city.

Trip to Bucharest

Day 1Relaxation and Refreshment at Therme and Lake Floreasca
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$58

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$ 6

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Therme
Popular center featuring a range of mineral pools, waterslides, saunas & an indoor botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
26 - 32 min

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Lake Floreasca
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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"Grigore Antipa" National Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus a humpback whale skeleton.
No time set
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$20
Day 2Nature's Beauty at Parcul Plumbuita, Parcul Tei, and King Mihai I Park
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$53

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$ 10

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Parcul Plumbuita
Large, shady urban park overlooking a lake, with paths, a playground & an Orthodox monastery.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Parcul Tei
A ferris wheel, merry-go-round & bumper cars are highlights of this grassy, tree-filled park.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Circus Park
This small, scenic park with a lake & vegetation offers a playground & walking paths.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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The Romanian Athenaeum
Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra.
No time set
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$20
4 - 5 min

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National Museum of Art
Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia.
No time set
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$15
11 - 14 min

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"Dimitrie Gusti" National Village Museum
Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes.
No time set
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$10
15 - 18 min

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"Dimitrie Brândză" Botanical Garden
Landscaped gardens featuring rare & exotic plants, with waterfalls, a herbarium & vast greenhouses.
No time set
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$8
Day 3Serene Waters and Wildlife at Herăstrău Lake and Zoo Bucharest
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$78

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$ 10

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Herăstrău Lake
Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Primaverii Palace (House of Ceauşescu)
Opulent 80-room former residence of Romanian president Ceausescu, built in 1964, with lush gardens.
No time set
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Bucharest National Opera House
No time set
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$20
11 - 14 min

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University's Square
A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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National Museum of Romanian History
Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold.
No time set
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$15
13 - 16 min

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Museum of Senses
Science-based exhibits & optical tricks in a family-friendly museum with magic mirrors & holograms.
No time set
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$13
36 - 44 min

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Cernica Monastery
Sprawling lakeside sanctuary founded in 1608, with a cemetery & a church known for its frescoes.
No time set
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$5
Day 4Strolling through Grădina Cișmigiu, The Royal Palace, and Parcul Grădina Icoanei
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$68

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$ 7

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Grădina Cișmigiu
This tree-filled, English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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The Royal Palace of Bucharest
Ornate former royal residence rebuilt in the 1930s, home to 19th- and 20th-century Romanian art.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Parcul Grădina Icoanei
Sandy paths, tree-shaded benches & popular stops for al fresco dining in a small urban park.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Church of the "Stavropoleos" Monastery
Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage.
No time set
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$5
4 - 6 min

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"Saint Anthony" Church
No time set
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$5
7 - 9 min

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Palace of Parliament
Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior.
No time set
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$30
13 - 16 min

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The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Collections of folk costumes, ceramics & icons explore Romanian culture in a stately 1941 building.
No time set
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$15
Day 5Parks Galore - Parcul Ioanid, Carol I Park, and Vacaresti Park Nature
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$33

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$ 10

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Parcul Ioanid
Intimate urban park since 1870 with statues, benches, a lake & fountain, plus a playground & gazebo.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Carol I Park
Scenic park established in 1906 featuring a French garden, historical monuments, a mausoleum & lake.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Vacaresti Park Nature
Protected lakeland with walking paths, plus hides for spotting marsh harriers, moorhens & coots.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Patriarchal Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helena
This functioning religious & civic landmark hosts a popular Palm Sunday pilgrimage & other services.
No time set
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Dealul Mitropoliei
No time set
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Church of Saint George
Early 1700s Orthodox church with frescoes, mosaics & the ornate tomb of Constantin Brâncoveanu.
No time set
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$5
7 - 10 min

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The Museum of Bucharest
No time set
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$8
7 - 10 min

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Macca-Vilacrosse Passage
A cover of yellow glass tops this dramatic 19th-century passageway lined with pubs & restaurants.
No time set
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Mănăstirea Antim
Orthodox monastery in Brâncovenesc style dating to 1715 with carved wooden doors & a museum.
No time set
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$5
9 - 11 min

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Memorial of Rebirth
This tall marble monument with a metal crown honors the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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"Saint Joseph" Cathedral
Ornate church consecrated in 1884, with a marble altar, stained glass windows & vivid frescoes.
No time set
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$5
Day 6Discovering Bucharest's Charm - Lake Dâmbovița, Bazilescu Park, The Triumphal Arch, Kiseleff Park, and Curtea Veche Palace
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$18

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$ 8

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Lake Dâmbovița
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Bazilescu Park
Sprawling park with tree-lined walking paths, kids' playgrounds & the ruins of an old theater.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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The Triumphal Arch
27-m high granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Kiseleff Park
Green space demarcated around 1832, with sculptures & busts of notable Romanians & Roman poet Ovid.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Curtea Veche Palace
Large palace from the reign of Vlad III Dracula in the 15th century, now a museum.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
Day 7Exploring Nature and Tranquility - Drumul Taberei Park, Lake Cișmigiu, and Tineretului Park
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$0

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$ 4

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Drumul Taberei Park
Large urban green space with a lake & a pool, plus a botanical garden, skate park & running trails.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Lake Cișmigiu
Tranquil, shallow lake within a lush park offers boat tours & rentals, a fountain & scenic views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8History and Serenity - Constitution Square, Radu Vodă Monastery, and Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
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$60

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$ 7

Green Corner Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Constitution Square
Huge space beside the Palace of Parliament, host to concerts, a Christmas market & New Year events.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$8
7 - 9 min

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Radu Vodă Monastery
Orthodox monastery founded during the reign of Alexander II Mircea (1568–77) & often restored since.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$5
12 - 15 min

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Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
Large park featuring a lake with 5 small islands, plus a church, playgrounds & sports facilities.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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"Saint Nicholas" Church
No time set
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Suţu Palace
No time set
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Muzeul „Micul Paris”
No time set
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$8
12 - 17 min

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Central University Library Carol I
Library open to all with a diverse collection of Romanian & international books, plus reading rooms.
No time set
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Casa Vernescu
No time set
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$25

Budget breakdown: $423 In total

Activities & Food:$365
Transport:$58