Tourist attractions
Check out the following information, images and the distance from Trianon Hotel to the most important and beautiful tourist attractions in Bucharest.
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Parliament Palace (People’s House) – According to the Guinness Book is the world’s largest civilian administrative building, most expensive administrative and heaviest building. – 1,5 km around 19 minutes
Romanian Athenaeum – Is the hub of Bucharest’s musical activity. The golden ceilings, ornate frieze decorations and high marble pillars have made this cream-colored concert hall a Bucharest landmark since its 1888 opening. – 1,1 km around 13 minutes
Romanian Opera House – Has a capacity of 2,200 seats and houses at the top floor the Opera Museum and contains documents, photographs, costumes depicting the development of the lyric genre in Romania. – 1 km around 12 minutes
Cismigiu Gardens – Is the largest park in city’s central area and a curious mix of old and modern, elegant and brutal, one old and crucial element of Bucharest that has survived the changes. – 100 m around 1 minute
National Military Circle – Is representative for the French neoclassical style. The building’s interiors are elegant and impressive and hosted over time proms, reunions and, now, exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, book launchings etc. – 1,1 km around 12 minutes
Manuc’s Inn- Is one of the best bets in terms of accommodation in Bucharest. The rooms are simple and nice and represent a good value and the location is great – just off Unirii Square, where the downtown starts. – 1,7 km around 21 minutes
Bucharest National Theatre – Features four halls and over 1,500 seats. Its picture can be seen on the 100 Lei banknote. – 1.6 km around 20 minutes
Kretzulescu Palace – Was built in the French Renaissance style. Beginning with the 21st of September 1972 it is the residence of UNESO-CEPES. – 1,5 km around 18 minutes
CEC Palace – The oldest Romanian bank, built in 1900 in eclectic style ; the palace ends in a glass and metal dome. The entrance features an arch supported by two pairs of columns in composite style. – 1,2 km around 14 minutes
Arch of Triumph – Similar to its Paris namesake, the Arc stands 85 feet high and remembers Romania’s Great War soldiers and its reunification. – 3,8 km around 47 minutes
Cotroceni Palace – Is built in French neo-baroque style and it reminds us of Grand Opera in Paris. The most impressive room is the Union Room, where the most important receptions are taking place. – 2,4 km around 29 minutes
Village Museum – Is one of the most original and fascinating outdoor museums that includes more than 300 buildings representing the history of Romania’s rural architecture. – 4,8 km – around 59 minutes
Cathedral of Saint Joseph – This austere red brick cathedral, the main place of worship for Bucharest’s Roman Catholics, was built in 1883. Its mainly Neo-Romanesque facade incorporates Gothic elements, notably the portal and sublime rose window. – 900 m around 10 minutes
Saint Ilie Gorgani Church – Is near the center of Bucharest, between Cismigiu and the Dambovita, and this place of worship has often played a major part in the city’s history. – 650 m around 7 minutes
National Library of Romania – Manages the national cultural patrimony of published books, periodical magazines, manuscripts, old books, maps, photos, audiovisual materials and electronic documents. – 1,4 km around 16 minutes
Stavropoleos Church – Is a wonderfully restored fusion of Byzantine and Romanian architecture with a small chapel. – 1,3 km around 15 minutes
Casin Monastery – Is a Romanian Orthodox church located near The Arch of Triumph and has three apses, and the highest dome reaches 50 m. – 3,9 km around 48 minutes
“Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observer – Among the facilities it provides, the interested ones have the opportunity to watch the sky through a telescope. – 1,7 km around 21 minutes
Botanical Garden – The gardens stretch on a 17 hectares area, near the Cotroceni Palace, where you can find : ornamental plant sector, geographical groups (rare plant flora of Romania, plants of the Mediterranean), the flora of Dobrogea, waterfall, Italian garden, Rosary, the useful plants and the “Plant System”. – 2,1 km around 26 minutes
Herastrau Park – Is the largest park on the northern side of Bucharest, almost 110 ha, and his lake has an area of 77 ha and it’s an entertaining placed, used for water sports as well. There are motorboats, hydro-bicycles and small ships. – 5,5 km around 1h10 minutes
Old Princely Court – At the center of the historic area in Bucharest are the remains of the Old Princely Court, built in the 15th century by Vlad Tepes. According to local lore, Vlad kept his prisoners in dungeons which commenced beneath the Old Princely Court and extended under the city. All that remains today are a few walls, arches, tombstones and a Corinthian column. – 1,6 km around 19 minutes
Macca-Villacrosse Passage Valley of the Kings – Unique in Bucharest, the passage is in the shape of a horseshoe and connects Streets Lipscani and Eugen Carada with Calea Victoriei. It is a jewel of nineteenth century architecture with glass roof, windows and stately statues at the entrance. Since 1989, the passage was renovated and small stores have opened and also four different restaurants, including an Egyptian-themed bar-restaurant, Cafe Blues, a bistro, a Chinese restaurant and a wine tasting bar. – 1,6 km around 10 minutes
Events in Bucharest
1. Amy Winehouse Concert 15 august 2011 at Iolanda Balaş Soter Stadium – British singer Amy Winehouse will hold a concert in Bucharest organized by Events, one of the most significant live music events that Ciuc Premium support them this year.
2. Wellness Show between 02 September – 04 September at Palatul Parlamentului – Euroexpo Trade Fairs organize Wellness Show, the exhibition’s most dynamic fitness spa and body care.
3. George Enescu International between 01 September – 25 September 2011 – During 25 days we will conduct the twentieth edition of the George Enescu International Festival.
4. Baby Fair Expo between 22 September – 25 September 2011 at Sala Polivalenta – Over 140 leading companies offering a wide range of products and services for the children.
5. Show “Samaia” at Sala Palatului on 16 October 2011 – The “Samaia” show (The Georgian Legend) is supported by renowned artists and presents by dance the Georgian beauty culture and mythological stories Caucasians.
