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Exhibition of sacred icons painted on ostrich eggs April 15 – May 9, 2021, “Tancred Bănăţeanu” Hall The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is waiting for you on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 17.00, at the opening of the exhibition of sacred icons decorated on ostrich eggs,

International exhibition of painting, icons, photography, tapestry and jewelry April 22 – May 9, 2021, Aquarium Hall The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is waiting for you on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 15.00, at the opening of the international exhibition of painting, icons, photography, tapestry, and

Earth from Space - Bucharest seen on Sentinel-2 Satellite

Explore the vibrant heart of Romania with the Bucharest Audio Guide. This self-guided walking tour brings the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems to life directly through your smartphone. Perfect for independent travellers, this audio guide lets you discover Bucharest’s most iconic sites and stories at your own pace, whenever you choose. Bucharest Self-Audio Guide:

What does Easter symbolize? Easter in Romania is one of the main religious holidays in the country. Romania is a lively and colorful place, accompanied by lots of celebrations and traditions. As it may occur to you, Easter is also celebrated in other European countries. What do they actually celebrate? Easter is a Christian festivity

National Geographic issued the list of the best trips for future planning. In the article, which was published earlier this month, NatGeo said the pandemic has brought journeys to a standstill, but it has not quieted people’s curiosity. “Ahead of a new year—with the promise of a return to travel—we are eager to share these

Bucharest is a unique city that doesn’t need comparisons for defining its own identity. Romania’s largest city and its capital merge its rich history with a modern identity and it certainly needs to be discovered and appreciated by international tourists. Yet, with only 2.7 million foreign tourists visiting Romania in 2019, the last year before

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant organizes from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, a fair dedicated to craftsmen and antique dealers from all over Romania. The Peasant Museum marks the end of autumn and the last days before entering the Christmas fast, inviting its public to the Fair with craftsmen and antique

The Romanian capital continues to redefine itself, merging its history with a modern identity. Get ready to explore Bucharest – Romania’s capital and largest city, this time not only through our website, but also through our travel mobile app. Known in the past as “The Little Paris,” Bucharest has changed a lot lately, and today

UPDATE: Dumitru Comanescu died in Bucharest, Romania on 27 June 2020 at the age of 111 years. Romanian Dumitru Comănescu, aged 111 years and 7 months, has become the oldest man on the planet, acknowledged by the World Guinness Book after British Bob Weighton had died a few days ago. He is a Bucharest city

It is time to find out our Top 9 curiosities about the Romanian Palace of Parliament! Most people are impressed by its size, as it is the world’s largest administrative building (for civilian use) and the second-largest building after the US Pentagon. Bucharest Palace of Parliament is one of the most iconic buildings once you

A call for social distancing and restrictions on travel have left some of Europe’s cities looking deserted. The famous #stayhome has become more than a simple hashtag for Romanians, a fact that can be seen from the silence that seems to have spread even on the streets of Bucharest in recent days as measures to

As social isolation measures imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic have gotten more serious, an increasing number of cultural institutions in Romania have decided to stay in touch with their audiences with performances available online. Several theaters in Romania provide us with online plays for children and adults for a longer period of time, which we

Cities and entire countries from around the world are announcing quarantine, which means that many of us are forced to stay home. But staying at home doesn’t have to be boring! Since we’re all in this together, many institutions and organizations are offering the opportunity to visit them without leaving the comfort of your own

Some of the tourists who visit Romania’s capital city each year, the annual number of whom has already exceeded 1 million, ask about the top communist landmarks in Bucharest. Romania was known for its communist past, which ended in 1989 in a bloody Revolution. Despite that, communism left behind many landmarks of that period, spread

These are our recommendations for the best tea houses in Bucharest – the places where you want to cool down after a hot summer day or warm up during a cold winter evening. Chaya Tea House Chaya is a cozy tea house, located in an old house, with an exotic-oriental vibe and a pretty spacious

You will be surprised to find that there are many beautiful places în Bucharest that is really worth visiting.