Bucharest
Communist relics, folk heritage and vibrant clubs
Flights to Bucharest land in a city rebuilding itself, with a communist colossus close to the compact old city.
Things to do
On Sundays the choir’s choruses drift out of Stavropoleos Monastery, its tiny darkened interior awash with stucco work and frescoes. Flights to Bucharest also take you to Lipscani, Bucharest’s old city, where archaeological ruins lie alongside new bars and restaurants crowding its narrow streets.
Shopping
Tucked away off Lipscani, ornate wrought-iron gates lead to the cobbled artists’ enclave Hanul cu Tei, once a historic inn and now filled with quaint galleries and antique auctions. Look for paintings by local artists as a souvenir from your Bucharest city break.
Restaurants
Bucharest’s oldest beer hall Caru Cu Bere is an ornate temple to gothic style. Sit on the balcony to view the dark frescoed walls, and sample traditional local cuisine like thick tripe soup and smoked sausages, all part of your Bucharest holiday experience.
Nightlife
Join well-dressed locals at the Romanian Athenaeum, a colonnaded concert hall and landmark of Bucharest. On your holiday, enjoy a performance by the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra while gazing at the gold leaf ceiling and pink marble columns.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Bucharest. Book your holiday to catch Bucharest’s top annual events like May’s musical EuropaFest, or July’s Targul Mesterilor Populari craftsman’s fair.
Upcoming events
- Bucharest International Jazz CompetitionMay 2012 (annual)
- Bucharest Biennale25 May - 22 Jul 2012 (biennial)
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SpotlightPalace of Parliament
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SpotlightRomanian National Opera
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