This is probably the most well know religious structure in Bucharest. It is undoubtedly one of its most beautiful. Its other claim to fame is that its the oldest undemolished building in Bucharest. The Monasteries Greek name is no accident and stems from its Greek founder Ioanichie Stratonikeas. Built in 1724 in the Byzantine style it started life as both a monastery and as... 
After five days in Bucharest I was able to finalize my trip on a high note. Only five minutes from my hotel were the lovely Cismigiu Gardens and with a good hour to spare before it got dark and time before I needed to head for the airport I headed there for a stroll. It was one of the best hour’s I spent in Bucharest. The main entrance is situated on Regina Elisabeta... 
One of the first things I do in any former Soviet republic or Eastern bloc country is to check out what’s on at the National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Bucharest did not disappoint and for 15 euros I saw not one, but three performances. Even if you are not a ballet or opera fan this is a great way to enjoy a cultural evening and if you’re lucky see a lovely show with... 
One of the most fascinating exhbits at the Peasant Museum is in its basement. Here you will find relics from Romania’s communist past. In fact from 1948-1989 the Peasant Museum was formally known as the Museum of the Communist Party and Romanian Revolutionary Workers Movement. The basement contains a rather eclectic assortment of communist memrobilia including a marble bust... 
The Museum of the Romanian Peasant (Muzeul Taranului Roman) is as much a must see as the Village Museum. In fact if your time in Bucharest is limited to a day then spend it at these two amazing museums. Even if you aren’t a big museum buff don’t miss these two. The imposing red bricked building with its gothic style yellow roof is almost as impressive as the... 
I didn’t actually explore much of the park as such, but in so far as it’s one of the most popular park in Bucharest I wanted to say a few words about it. The park is situated in the same area as both the Arc De Triomph and the Village Museum is actually inside the park. The park is popular with local and tourists alike, although on a freezing cold day at the end... 
The Village Museum, or to give it its full title Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum (Muzeul Satului) was and is without a doubt not only one of the best museums in Bucharest, but probably one of the best museums I have ever had the pleasure of visiting and that’s even bearing in mind the unseasonally minus temperatures I endured at the end of March. So a few words about...  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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