Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #11 in Bucharest, Romania

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 4 km
Ascend 74 m
Descend 64 m

Experience Bucharest in Romania in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in BucharestIndividual Sights in Bucharest

Sight 1: Parcul Izvor

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Izvor Park is a public park in central Bucharest. It is located on the right bank of Dâmbovița and in close proximity to the Palace of the Parliament. it is one of the more recent parks in Romania's capital.

Wikipedia: Izvor Park (EN)

919 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: Mănăstirea Mihai Vodă

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The Mihai Vodă Monastery, founded by Mihai Viteazul, is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest. It was built in 1591, surrounded by stone walls, similar to a fortress. The monastery buildings served multiple purposes over time such as residence of the country's leaders, military hospital, medical school and the site of the National Archives of Romania. The monastery was an important archeological site; inside the monastery yard used to be a Dacian archeological site, more than 3000 years old, where old pottery and other relics were found.

Wikipedia: Mihai Vodă Monastery (EN)

819 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 3: Biserica Ortodoxă Zlătari - Sfântul Ciprian

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Biserica Ortodoxă Zlătari - Sfântul Ciprian

The Zlătari Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 12 Calea Victoriei in the Lipscani district of Bucharest, Romania. It is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary.

Wikipedia: Zlătari Church (EN), Website

210 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: National History Museum of Romania

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The National History Museum of Romania is a museum located at 12 Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, Romania, which contains Romanian historical artifacts from prehistoric times up to modern times.

Wikipedia: National Museum of Romanian History (EN), Website

130 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Palatul Poștelor

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The Post Office Palace is a monumental construction located in the old Historic Center of Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei no. 12, currently being the headquarters of the National Museum of Romanian History.

Wikipedia: Palatul Poștelor (RO)

103 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 6: Biserica Mănăstirii Stavropoleos

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Biserica Mănăstirii Stavropoleos

Stavropoleos Monastery, also known as Stavropoleos Church during the last century when the monastery was dissolved, is an Eastern Orthodox monastery for nuns in central Bucharest, Romania. Its church is built in Brâncovenesc style. The patrons of the church are St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel. The name Stavropoleos is the genitive case of Stavropolis. One of the monastery's constant interests is Byzantine music, expressed through its choir and the largest collection of Byzantine music books in Romania.

Wikipedia: Stavropoleos Monastery (EN), Website

384 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: The Old Court Princely Palace

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Curtea Veche was built as a palace or residence during the rule of Vlad III Dracula in 1459. Archaeological excavations started in 1953, and now the site is operated by the Muzeul Municipiului București in the historic centre of Bucharest, Romania.

Wikipedia: Curtea Veche (EN)

650 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 8: Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe - Nou

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New St. George Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located in Bucharest, Romania, along the city center's main north–south thoroughfare, where it intersects the Lipscani area. It is dedicated to Saint George. The church is associated with Constantin Brâncoveanu: it was built during his reign and he is buried inside.

Wikipedia: New St. George Church (EN)

303 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 9: Biserica Ortodoxă Sfântul Gheorghe Vechi

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The Old St. George Church is a Romanian Orthodox church located at 36 Calea Moșilor in Bucharest, Romania. It is dedicated to Saint George.

Wikipedia: Old St. George Church (EN)

496 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 10: Templul Coral

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Templul CoralȘtefan Jurcă from Munich, Germany / CC BY 2.0

The Choral Temple is a Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 9-11 Sf. Vineri Street, in Bucharest, Romania. Designed in the Moorish Revival style, the synagogue was completed in 1866.

Wikipedia: Choral Temple (Bucharest) (EN)

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