Bucharest was first mentioned in documents as early as 1459. Along with the passage of time it has gone through a variety of changes, becoming the state capital of the country in 1862 and steadily stabilizing its position as the core of the Romanian mass media, culture and arts. Its eclectic architecture is a mix of historical (neo-classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and Art Deco) bearing Communist and modern influences. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned
Bucharest the nickname of the “Little Paris of the East” (Micul Paris).
Calea Victoriei, one of the oldest roads in
Bucharest, nobody reminds it as „Drumul Brasovului” (
Brasov Road) how it was called before Constantin Brancoveanu. During that time the road between Piata Natiunilor Unite (
United Nation Square) and Bvld. Regina Elisabeta was known as “Ulita Mare” towards “Sarindar” because it was the road that was used to go to Sarindar church.
Points of interest:
The National Art Museum is located just a few steps away from the hotel, whereas the Atheneum is in range of a few minutes' walking distance.
The National Theatre and the University are just at a stone's throw.
The music lovers can visit the George Enescu Museum hosted in the
CantacuzinoPalace, one of the most sumptuous buildings in
Bucharest.
The History Museum finds itself on Calea Victoriei just opposite to the headquarters of the oldest Romanian bank – the C.E.C. (Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni) – located in a beautiful palace built in eclectic style with a glass and metal dome.
The
CismigiuGarden (Parcul Cismigiu) is a public park near the center of
Bucharest, spanning areas on all sides of an artificial lake. The gardens' creation was an important moment in the history of
Bucharest. They form the oldest and, at 17 hectares, the largest park in city's central area. The main entrance is from Regina Elisabeta boulevard, in front of the City Hall; there is another major entrance at the Stirbei
Voda street, near theCretulescuPalace.
The Palace Hall (Sala Palatului) in
Bucharest, is a conference centre and concert hall immediately behind the
NationalArt Museumof
Romania, the former
RoyalPalace in the heart of the city. It was built between 1959 and 1960, during the communist era. It has been the site of conferences such as the United Nations Economic Commission for
Europe, the World Congress on Population, the World Congress on Energy, and the World Congress of the Red Cross. The main hall can accommodate 4060 spectators.
