Central University Library / Revolution Square

The site of Nicolei Ceausescu's final speech in Revolution Square

Memorial of Rebirth; dedicated to the Romanian Revolution and to the efforts of the Romanian people

Kretzulesku Church, an Eastern Orthodox Church

The Palace of the National Military Circle

Old Princely Court Area; ruins (closed) date from the 15th century

Old Princely Court Church (Biseria Curta Veccia) - the relics of St Anthony are in the small church

Hanul lui Manuc, the oldest inn in Bucharest

Outside Caru' cu Bere; the oldest Brewery in Bucharest

Saramura de crap cu mamaliguta (carp with polenta)

Bucharest 2; Victory Avene and Old Town

September 20 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

The capital city of Romania has left behind its communist history and earned nicknames such as "Little Paris" and "the Paris of the East."" The city stands on the River Dambovita and is hone to over 1.1 million residents.

We walk along Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), a main thoroughfare that passes close to our hotel, to Revolution Square, before carrying on towards the historic cobblestoned Old Town. We see many fine buildings en route and then jink around the historic centre to see the main sites. See the photo captions for details, etc.

Then Helen and I walk back to the hotel to rest; it is the final night of the tour.... we go out for the farewell group dinner later and enjoy a lovely meal.Read more