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Bucharest: The Paris of the East — A First-Timer's Guide
Bucharest surprises: a mix of belle époque and street art. How to get there, what to see, where to eat.
Getting There
Plane — Otopeni airport (OTP). Bus 783 to center — €1. WizzAir and Ryanair fly from dozens of cities.
Bus — FlixBus from Budapest (€15, 10h), Sofia (€12, 8h), Chișinău (€15, 7h).
What to See
Palace of the Parliament — world's second-largest administrative building. Tours from €10.
Old Town (Lipscani) — cobblestone streets, bars, 15th-century ruins. Best nightlife in Eastern Europe.
Village Museum — 300 traditional houses by Herăstrău lake. Entry €5.
Food
- Mici — grilled meat rolls
- Sarmale — cabbage rolls
- Papanași — doughnuts with curd and jam
Budget
- Hostel: from €10/night
- Food: €10–20/day
- Metro: €0.50/ride