Madalin Pentelie · CC0
Bucharest
Romania · OTP
Belle époque boulevards against enormous communist ambition.
About
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.71 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.31 million residents, which makes Bucharest the 9th most-populous city by population within city limits in the European Union. The city has an area of 240 km2 (93 sq mi), while the metropolitan area covers 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi). The city proper is administratively known as the "Municipality of Bucharest", and has the same administrative level as that of a national county, being further subdivided into six sectors, each governed by a local mayor. Bucharest is a major cultural, political and economic hub, the country's seat of government, and the capital of the Muntenia region. It is an enclave completely surrounded by Ilfov County.
Source: Wikipedia — Bucharest (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
- architecture · good
- dining · good
- family friendly · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan40°F8d wet
- Feb46°F6d wet
- Mar54°F9d wet
- Apr64°F9d wet
- May72°F12d wet
- Jun82°F11d wet
- Jul86°F8d wet
- Aug87°F5d wet
- Sep78°F4d wet
- Oct65°F7d wet
- Nov52°F9d wet
- Dec43°F8d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Day Trip from Bucharest: Dracula’s Castle, Peles & BrasovFrom $160 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Walking Tour: Essential Bucharest + Hidden GemsFrom $85 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bucharest Old Town Party Night Out - Perfect for Hen/Stag GroupsFrom $69 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Contrasts of Communism - Small Group Walking Tour in BucharestFrom $37 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Tour to Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle from BucharestFrom $164 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Holocaust Memorial | Private Car TourFrom $113 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), about 9.6 mi away.
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