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5 things to do in Bucharest

5 things to do in Bucharest

Only a few days ago I told you about some places to visit during a trip to Bucharest. The capital of Romania, at the tourist level, offers several things to attend (even if not many). I was struck by different aspects of the city and, after the article of a few days ago about four things not to miss in Bucharest, today I talk about five other places that might interest you if you are travelling to discover the city.
Museo della città di Bucarest Fascinating and better than I expected initially was my visit to the Bucharest City Museum, hosted by a beautiful neo-Gothic building dating back to the 1930s. It became a museum after a renovation of the 50s and inside it is preserved a large collection of archaeological finds, costumes and photographs that aim to tell the story of the city. The ticket costs 10 lei, and you can get there by underground, getting off at the “Università” stop, not far from the national theatre.
Museo della città di Bucarest On the official website, you can find a lot of information about this museum and other “municipal” museums; I also leave you the direct link to the page that shows all the practical information about this institution. NB: if you want to take pictures inside the museum you have to pay an additional ticket (10 or 15 lei, I admit I don’t remember because I chose not to buy it).
Chiesa di San Antonio Wandering through the historic centre of Bucharest we happened by chance in front of the Church of St. Anthony. Founded by Prince Mircea Ciobanu, between 1545 and 1554, this is the oldest church in Bucharest; in 1611 it was hit by a fire and, after another fire in 1847, it was dedicated to St. Anthony: during that fire, a silver icon of St. Anthony was not damaged by fire (which was considered a miracle )! Saint Anthony is the protector of the needy, of those who have financial problems, but also of children who protect against serious illnesses.
Chiesa di San Antonio Every Tuesday, the churchyard is full of faithful who come to pray to the icon of San Antonio the Great, considered “miraculous”. The interior is typically orthodox and, despite my visit was very fast, it still managed to hit me a lot. The Church is very small, so your stay will not take you long, and I suggest you visit it either at the beginning or the end of the day, before going to lunch (or dinner). Next to the Church
Curtea vece of Sant’Antonio there is Curtea Veche, the ancient princely court. Built in 1459 by Vlad III the Impaler, better known as Dracula, this was the summer residence of the king; it was enlarged under Mircea Ciobanul and Constantin Brancoveanu, who was responsible for the construction of the splendid palace. It suffered considerable damage during the nineteenth century, and the remains that can now be seen have been brought to light thanks to the archaeological excavations carried out between 1967
Curtea vece and 1972. Many of the recovered findings, today, are found at the History Museum. Together with the church of San Antonio, this area of Bucharest is the oldest evidence of the city’s past. I saw it only from the outside because I arrived almost at dinner time. The Bucharest City Hall official website shows the site as closed to visits from October 2015. As for more information, I can tell you that the ticket price is indicated to 3 lei (the guide I had with me does not report any cost, but I realised during the trip that in some cases were
Parco Herăstrău published incorrect information) and It is open from 10:00 to 18:00. The herăstrău park, easily reachable by underground, is one of the largest parks in the city, if not the largest, and is located in the northern part of Bucharest, around the lake of the same name. The park was founded in 1937 on marshy land and seems to be very popular with locals, who come here for a walk or a bit of healthy physical activity.
Museo del villaggio The main entrance is located in Piaţa Charles de Gaulle, right where the statue of the French general is situated. Inside the park is the Village National Museum. It is an open-air museum, built in 1936 by King Carol II: the king intended to show to the Bucharest citizens how the farmers of Romania lived. There are more than 70 buildings including houses, farms, windmills (and watermills) and a church.
Museo del villaggio The museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, the main entrance is in Şoseaua Kiseleff 28-30, and during the winter some of the buildings are closed. The ticket costs 10 lei per person, and I refer you to the museum official website for all other useful information, such as any closing days during the holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.).

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