The "Little Paris of the '30s," Bucharest will enchant you with its architecture, as well as the variety of shops and small shaded streets that have retained their timeless charm.

Must-see attractions include: the Triumphal Arch, commemorating Romania's victory in World War I. The Stavropoleus Church, an architectural gem built by a monk of Greek origin at the request of Greek merchants in Bucharest; the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of national culture; the former Royal Palace, the residence of King Charles II; the Palace of Parliament (nicknamed Ceaușescu's Palace) located in the "Civic Centre"; the Victoria Palace (home to Romania's government).

The Village Museum, spread across 35 hectares, showcases houses from all regions of Romania that have been reconstructed in a vast space near Lake Herăstrău, alongside its namesake park.