The Roman Arenas

Relax in the green surroundings of a large urban park where you can watch a concert, visit a museum and pick up insights into Romanian history.

Set around a boating lake, this park is a great place for biking, walking, picnicking and watching concerts at the Sala Polivalentă arena.

Decorated with a series of beautiful frescoes and icons, this 17th-century cathedral dominates an architecturally impressive complex of chapels and palaces.

Admire the neoclassical architecture of this 20th-century palace, which is a prominent feature of a hilltop complex of historic and religious landmarks.

Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.

Learn about the local history of Bucharest with a stop at Martyr-Heroes of the December 1989 Revolution Cemetery. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.