Flying to Bucharest
The capital of Romania
Continental climate
13 degrees
2 hours and 45 minutes
In times past, Bucharest was once known as the ‘Paris of the East’. The violence of war and oppression put an end to that reputation, but in recent years the city has regained much of its allure. Bucharest is ready to be rediscovered.
Places to visit in Bucharest
București – as the city is officially called – is the capital of Romania and is home to some 1.6 million inhabitants. World War II, an earthquake (1977) and the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu caused many historic parts of the city to be lost for eternity. Fortunately, there are plenty of gems that have survived. At the heart of the Romanian capital is the Athenaeum, a concert hall that has hosted the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra since 1865. The Romanian Athenaeum was built with the help of financial support from members of the association of the same name. Using the slogan Dați un leu pentru Ateneu! (“Give one leu (national currency) for the Ateneu”) they were urged to donate money for years.
Discover Bucharest
The history of the city is strongly linked to the history of the regional countryside. A great way to understand that history is by visiting the Village Museum. This open-air museum depicts the past, from the first Roman settlers through to the 20th century. Dozens of authentic homes, churches, farms and mills have been reconstructed on 15 hectares. Bucharest has its own version of the Arc de Triomphe, is home to the monumental Antim Monastery, and boasts the 17-hectare Cismigiu Park in the centre of the city. The same goes for modern-day culture – the nightlife is very well developed. The city has nice variety of restaurants, bistros, coffee houses and pubs. Fans of live music can go to one of the many jazz clubs. Needless to say, Bucharest is a surprisingly fascinating destination
Practical information on your trip to Bucharest
In Romania it is one hour later than in Eindhoven
The currency of Romania is the Romanian leu. The euro is not accepted in Romania
It is unsafe to drink the tap water in Romania
You do not need a travel adapter when travelling to Romania
The emergency number in Romania is the same as in the Netherlands: 112
Pictures of Bucharest
St. Michael Gabriel Church in Bucharest
Market in Bucharest
Unirii Square in Bucharest
Flight tickets from Eindhoven to Bucharest
You can fly from Eindhoven Airport directly to Bucharest in Romania with Wizz Air.
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