The whole point of traveling is to pick a destination where the kinds of activities you most enjoy are in abundance. If you like water sports you might consider Hawaii or the French Riviera...
The whole point of traveling is to pick a destination where the kinds of activities you most enjoy are in abundance. If you like water sports you might consider Hawaii or the French Riviera. To observe the wonders of ancient civilizations you may wish to visit the pyramids of Egypt or Mexico during the summer solstice. If, however, your interests are more inclined towards the enjoyment of the arts, the city of Bucharest, Romania is a prime candidate. Bucharest hotels are well known for their extravagance from the beginning of the 1900’s when the city became known as the Paris of the East or Little Paris, to the recent addition of the Rin Grand Hotel which instantly became the largest hotel in all of Europe. The location of any given Bucharest hotel can provide access to their own sector of the city and the cultural activities that surrounds them.
A visit to the section of the city known as Old City will still reveal a district lined with merchants and peddlers offering their wares as they did in the 15th century. To this day Old City remain surrounded by cultural ruins and historical landmarks. In terms of its architectural artistry, the city of Bucharest was founded and named in the late 14th century when it served as a military fortress and commercial center. Bucharest is the seat of the patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church and provides a majestic tapestry of religious and architectural landmarks such as the Metropolitan Church, the St. George Church and the Radu Voda, all from the 17th century
In other parts of the city we find the beginnings of the modern era with the Royal Palace, the building of the Arch of Triumph (1936), and Parliament’s Palace or the People’s Palace which occupies over 1 million square feet. During its period of refurbishment in the early 20th century the city took on a strong French architectural influence that can be seen in the rows of tree lined boulevards hosting mansion after mansion. Love Kiss Road and University Square are popular meeting places for family activities. With a reputation for cultural life, the city hosts many museums, theaters, concert halls and art galleries From jazz night clubs to avant garde theater, the eclectic mixture of cultural expressions represent not just Romanian culture but that of the international community as well.
Adrian Fisher is a London-based freelance journalist with a mission to make you a better and happier human being. Drawing attention to the peculiarities of life in the modern age is all part of the package.Check out his other articles for everything you need to know about travel destinations.
