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Things to do in and around Riga

Riga, Latvia

Riga panoramika by IVAN 63

Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.
Historic Center, Riga

Riga - City hall square by Marco
Art Nouveau Museum, Riga

Looking up the Spiral Staircase in the Art Nouveau Museum by Alistair Young
National Museum of Art, Riga

Riga Latvia 487 national art museum by DAVID HOLT
Latvian National History Museum, Riga

Riga Latvia 610 national art museum by DAVID HOLT
Day trip to Rundale Palace

Rundāle Palace by Dan
Day trip to Gauja National Park

Gauja_Valley_Hiking_Sight_from_Emperor_s_Seat-2010-July-07 by republic_of_banana_squared
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Riga

Riga Latvia 673 museum ot the history of riga and navigation by DAVID HOLT
Three Brothers, Riga

"The three brothers" by philcalvert
St. Peter's Church, Riga

Church spire by Simon Varwell
Alberta Street, Riga

La rue Alberta (Riga) by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra
Day trip to Gutmanis Cave

Gutmana and Viktora caves by Bernt Rostad
Day trip to Turaida Castle

Turaida castle, Sigulda, Latvia by Peter
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Riga

Wedding Plate by banlon1964
Mentzendorff House, Riga

Riga.La maison Mentzendorff by Antoine SIPOS
Small Guild, Riga

Riga_2013 05 23_0592 by Harvey Barrison
Riga Zoo

Riga Zoo visit by Maris Greidans
Day trip to Kemeri National Park

Holzsteg im Moor by Eva Freude
Day trip to Araisi Lake Dwelling Site

Araisi Iron Age Lake Fortress by SaraLeeBranch

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Night life Food Culture Historic 2 nightsFri. Jul 02 - Sun. Jul 04

Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants, Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[7] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umea in Sweden. Some of its many attractions include Art Nouveau Museum, St. Peter's Church, Latvian National History Museum, Riga Cathedral, Mentzendorff House, and more.

Founded in 1201, Riga is Latvia's center of Art Nouveau. History, culture, and art are seen in its architecture and landmarks.

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Things to do in and around Vilnius

Vilnius, Lithuania

The beauty of Vilnius by aivas14

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.
Historic Center, Vilnius

Vilnius 2013-05 by xorge
Vilnius University

Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences by Bernt Rostad
National Museum of Lithuania, Vilnius

National Museum of Lithuania by Anita
Vilnius Castle Complex

Trakai castle, Vilnius, Lithuania by darius_saulenas
Day trip to Trakai Historical National Park

View across lake to Trakai castle by Charlie Phillips
Day trip to Verkiai Regional Park

IMG_20130818_140008 by Karlong Chan
Church of St. Anne, Vilnius

The Church of St. Anne by Renate
Republic of Uzupis, Vilnius

Republic of Užupis Independence Day - Vilnius, Lithuania by ...your local connection
Gediminas Avenue, Vilnius

Vilnius Gediminas Avenue by jo.sau
Amber Gallery-Museum, Vilnius

Vilnius amber museum by Plashing Vole
Day trip to Aukstaitija National Park

IMG_5244 by jo.sau
Day trip to Lake Galve

BS129 Lake Galve, Lithuania by Sek Keung Lo

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Vilnius

Lithuania, Dainava region

Night life Historic Food Culture 1 nightSun. Jul 04 - Mon. Jul 05

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city, located in the southeast part of the country, and is the second largest city of the Baltic states. It is known for its Old Town of beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Its Jewish influence until the 20th century has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. Its attractions include the Amber Gallery-Museum, Gate of Dawn, Church of St. Anne, Republic of Uzupis, and the Vilnius Castle Complex among many others.

Lithuania's capital and largest city offers a grand variety of historic landmarks, as well as a splendid array of architectural gems.

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Things to do in and around Minsk

Minsk, Belarus

Minsk by Vlad Podvorny

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Nyamiha rivers. It is the administrative center of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). As the national capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative center of Minsk Region (voblast) and Minsk raion (district). The earliest historical references to Minsk date to the 11C, when it was noted as a provincial city within the principality of Polotsk. Its attractions include Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Maksim Gorky Theather, National Opera and Ballet of Belarus, Island of Tears, and more.
Historic Center, Minsk

DSCF2719 by dmcreynolds
Botanical Garden, Minsk

DSCN4187 by EUROVIZION
National Opera and Ballet of Belarus, Minsk

Theatre in Minsk by Andrii Zymohliad
Chelyuskinites Park, Minsk

park by Maks Karochkin
Day trip to Belarusian Folk Museum of Architecture and Rural Life

Dudutki museum of Belarusian country lifestyle by Ilya Kuzniatsou
Day trip to Narachanski National Park

НП Нарочанский by GeoMapLab
Belarusian National Arts Museum, Minsk

Prospekt Nezavisimosti 2 by Hans Birger Nilsen
Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum, Minsk

IMG_7176 by Anten Autist
Belarusian National History Museum, Minsk

P5092759 by thedakotakid
Victory Park, Minsk

Victory Park by TheKarenD
Day trip to Stalin Line Museum

Soviet Heavy Tank T-10. 1953. Тяжелый советский танк Т-10. by Andrey Korchagin
Day trip to Kreva Castle

PICT0016 by Dzmitry Kamenda
St. Elisabeth Convent, Minsk

St Elisabeth Convent, Minsk by Vadzim Antsukh
Island of Tears, Minsk

Island of Tears by Rob
All Saints Church, Minsk

Memorial Church by neontapir
Minsk Zoo

Alpaca by James Joel
Day trip to Halshany Castle

PICT0096 by Dzmitry Kamenda
Day trip to Lubcha Castle

IMG_5747 by David Brewer

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Minsk

Belarus, Minsk region

Night life Food Culture Historic 2 nightsMon. Jul 05 - Wed. Jul 07

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and Nyamiha rivers. It is the administrative center of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). As the national capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative center of Minsk Region (voblast) and Minsk raion (district). The earliest historical references to Minsk date to the 11C, when it was noted as a provincial city within the principality of Polotsk. Its attractions include Church of Saints Simon and Helena, Maksim Gorky Theather, National Opera and Ballet of Belarus, Island of Tears, and more.

Belarus' capital and largest city offers over a dozen museums, several notable churches, well-known theaters, and nice parks.

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Things to do in and around Gomel

Gomel, Belarus

Gomel by Spiterman

Gomel is the administrative center of Gomel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus. Gomel was founded at the end of the 1st millennium AD on the lands of the Eastern Slavic tribal union of Radimichs. It lays on the banks of the Sozh river and the Gomeyuk stream. After the declaration of independence, Gomel became a city in the independent state of the Republic of Belarus. Its attractions include the Gomel Palace, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and Museum of Military Glory.
Gomel Palace

Парадный вход во дворец by Dzmitry Kamenda
Burial Vault Chapel of the Paskevich Princes, Gomel

Усыпальница Румянцевых by Dzmitry Kamenda
Historic Center, Gomel

Gomel by Spiterman
Museum of Military Glory, Gomel

Char T34 by Spiterman
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Gomel

Gomel Tour: Cathedral of Peter and Paul by rethought

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Gomel

Belarus, Gomel region

Night life 1 nightWed. Jul 07 - Thu. Jul 08

Gomel is the administrative center of Gomel Voblast and the second-largest city in Belarus. Gomel was founded at the end of the 1st millennium AD on the lands of the Eastern Slavic tribal union of Radimichs. It lays on the banks of the Sozh river and the Gomeyuk stream. After the declaration of independence, Gomel became a city in the independent state of the Republic of Belarus. Its attractions include the Gomel Palace, St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and Museum of Military Glory.

A large city in south-east Belarus, dating to a 10C settlement along Sozh River, now home to several architectural landmarks.

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Things to do in and around Kiev

Kiev, Ukraine

A view of Kiev Pechersk Lavra by Elena Penkova

Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population in July 2013 was 2,847,200, making Kiev the 8th largest city in Europe. Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. Notable sights include Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivskyy Descent, Mother Motherland Statue, Landscape Alley Park, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and much more.
Kiev Pechersk Lavra

Kyiv: Pechersk Lavra by Jean & Nathalie
St. Andrew's Church, Kiev

St.Andrew's Cathedral by Colby Stopa
Historic Center, Kiev

Kiev 24 by Dale Musselman
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, Kiev

St. Micheal's Golden Domed Monestary by Matt Shalvatis
Day trip to Seiklar Rope Park

High Rope Walking by MTSOfan
Grishko Central Botanical Garden, Kiev

Kiev Botanical Garden by T.Joe
St. Sophia's Cathedral, Kiev

2008 08 21 - 3884 - Kyiv - St Sophia's Cathedral by thisisbossi
St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, Kiev

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine by Elena Penkova
Holosiivskyi Park, Kiev

Голосеевский парк, Киев by Dmitrii Riabichenko
A.V. Fomin Botanical Garden, Kiev

Ботанический сад by FAndrey
Landscape Alley Park, Kiev

zwei Katzen auf der Landschaftsallee by ipernity.com/doc/d-f [hat Suckr verlassen]
Vydubychi Monastery, Kiev

Kiev. Vydubychi Monastery. Видубицький монастир. by Vernaccia
National Art Museum of Ukraine, Kiev

Спас нерукотворний by Yulia Blonska

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Kiev

Ukraine, Kiev Oblast region

Night life Food Culture Historic 2 nightsThu. Jul 08 - Sat. Jul 10

Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population in July 2013 was 2,847,200, making Kiev the 8th largest city in Europe. Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. Notable sights include Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivskyy Descent, Mother Motherland Statue, Landscape Alley Park, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and much more.

Ukraine's capital and its largest city, Kiev is a historic and culturally diverse metropolis full of theaters, museums, and more.

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Things to do in and around Uman

Uman, Ukraine

In the park. Uman. Ukraine by Elena Penkova

Uman is a city located in the Cherkasy Oblast (province) in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the historical region of the eastern Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River, and serves as the self-governing administrative center of the Uman Raion (district). Among Ukrainians, Uman is known for its depiction of the haidamak rebellions in Taras Shevchenko's longest of poems, Haidamaky ("The Haidamaks", 1843). The city is also a pilgrimage site for Breslov Hasidic Jews and a major center of gardening research containing the dendrological park Sofiyivka and the University of Gardening.
Sofiyivsky Park, Uman

2008 08 19 - 3464 - Uman' - Sofiyivka Park by thisisbossi
Historic Center, Uman

Uman by dmytrok
Ostashivskiy Lake, Uman

Uman 44 by Alexxx Malev
Rabbi Nachman's Tomb, Uman

Jewish Tomb by Sergio Morchon

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Uman

Ukraine, Cherkasy Oblast region

1 nightSat. Jul 10 - Sun. Jul 11

Uman is a city located in the Cherkasy Oblast (province) in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the historical region of the eastern Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River, and serves as the self-governing administrative center of the Uman Raion (district). Among Ukrainians, Uman is known for its depiction of the haidamak rebellions in Taras Shevchenko's longest of poems, Haidamaky ("The Haidamaks", 1843). The city is also a pilgrimage site for Breslov Hasidic Jews and a major center of gardening research containing the dendrological park Sofiyivka and the University of Gardening.

A 17C town, known primarily as a center of botanical research, as well as a central site of pilgrimage for a Jewish sect.

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Things to do in and around Chisinau

Chisinau, Moldova

Gates - Chisinau, Moldova by ...your local connection

Chisinau is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova. It is Moldova's main industrial and commercial center, and is located on the river Bic. Chisinau is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova. Chisinau, as well as Moldova as a whole, still show signs of ethnic culture. While few people still wear traditional Moldavian attire, large public events often draw in such original costumes. In Chisinau there are several museums, including National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Archaeology Museum,and National Museum of History of Moldova. Others attractions include Arch of Triumph, City Park, Stephen the Great Monument, and others.
Historic Center, Chisinau

Chisinau Moldova by Clay Gilliland
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Chisinau

Moldova-2 by Ekaterina Didkovskaya
National Museum of History of Moldova, Chisinau

L1050293.jpg by Frode Ramone
Dendrarium Park Chisinau

bench by Kamen Tabakov
Day trip to Capriana Monastery

Monastery church of Capriana by Guttorm Flatabø
Day trip to Milestii Mici Winery

Milestii Mici winery - Moldova's largest! by Fred von Lohmann
Jewish Cemetery, Chisinau

Belarus Dolhinov Jewish Cemetery by Stellas mom
Stefan cel Mare Central Park, Chisinau

Stefan cel Mare Central Park, Chisinau, Moldova by Rob
Arch of Triumph, Chisinau

arc de triomphe by Magalie L'Abbé
Ciuflea Monastery, Chisinau

St. Theodor Tiron (Ciuflea) Church by Klearchos Kapoutsis
Day trip to Old Orhei

Old Orhei - Moldova Countryside, Moldova by ...your local connection
Day trip to Purcari Winery

Purcari Winery by Andreas Welch
Valea Morilor Park, Chisinau

There is sunny even under these trees by Giku Prómitt
Military Museum, Chisinau

Soviet Airplane by inyucho
Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Chisinau

Chisinau by inga
Pushkin Museum, Chisinau

Pushkin on a bench by Sputnik Mania
Day trip to Noul Neamt Monastery

Noul Neamts monastery is located 5 km from Tiraspol city in the village of Chitcani. by Clay Gilliland
Day trip to Tiraspol

Tiraspol, embankment by Eugene Romanenko

Moldova's second-largest city dates to the 18C and features cultural landmarks, churches, and a famed distillery.

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Chisinau

Moldova, Chisinau region

2 nightsSun. Jul 11 - Tue. Jul 13

Chisinau is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova. It is Moldova's main industrial and commercial center, and is located on the river Bic. Chisinau is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova. Chisinau, as well as Moldova as a whole, still show signs of ethnic culture. While few people still wear traditional Moldavian attire, large public events often draw in such original costumes. In Chisinau there are several museums, including National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Archaeology Museum,and National Museum of History of Moldova. Others attractions include Arch of Triumph, City Park, Stephen the Great Monument, and others.

Moldova's largest city is also its capital, nestled in the heart of the country, and offering numerous churches and museums.

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Things to do in and around Brasov

Brasov, Romania

Piaţa Sfatului, Braşov, România by Gaspar Serrano

Brasov is a city in Romania and the administrative county center, as well as the 7th most populous city in Romania. It is located in the Transylvania region, surrounded by the Southern Carpathians, and is notable for being the birthplace of the national anthem of Romania. With its central location, Brasov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city is very well preserved and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tampa Mountain. Other attractions include Biserica Neagra, the Schei district, Catherine's Gate, and the Brasov Citadel.
Black Church, Brasov

Black Church by Rachel Bickley
Tampa Mountain, Brasov

#059 - A Billboard or Sign by Rachel Titiriga
Brasov Fortifications

Prejmer Fortified Church I by vutu
Aquatic Paradise Aquapark, Brasov

la strand in Brasov by Czika Levente
Day trip to Peles Castle Complex

Peles castle by Aleksandar Cocek
Day trip to Bran Castle

2006.07-Cluj165 by dkovac
Historic Center, Brasov

Brasov by Martin Burrow
Brasov History Museum

Romania-1766 - Council Square by Dennis Jarvis
Schei District Brasov

Brasov May 2009-37 by Rachel Titiriga
Art Museum, Brasov

Palace of Justice, Brasov (AP4H6905 1PP) by Alexandru Panoiu
Day trip to Piatra Craiului Mountains

Piatra Craiului Mts., Romania by CameliaTWU
Day trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary at Zarnesti

Montana Grizzly Encounter 2 by jerseygal2009
Ethnographic Museum, Brasov

05258178 by andradadaciana
Council Square, Brasov

P1000410 by gpetrea
Adventure Park, Brasov

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Brasov Zoo

Sibiu zoo - wolf by damian entwistle
Day trip to Viscri Fortified Church

Viscri fortified church by Marie
Day trip to Lake Saint Ann

Lake St.Ann, Romania by Maulici

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Brasov

Romania, Transylvania region

Historic Culture Night life Food 2 nightsTue. Jul 13 - Thu. Jul 15

Brasov is a city in Romania and the administrative county center, as well as the 7th most populous city in Romania. It is located in the Transylvania region, surrounded by the Southern Carpathians, and is notable for being the birthplace of the national anthem of Romania. With its central location, Brasov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area. The old city is very well preserved and is best seen by taking the cable-car to the top of Tampa Mountain. Other attractions include Biserica Neagra, the Schei district, Catherine's Gate, and the Brasov Citadel.

Set against a picturesque backdrop of the Carpathian mountains, this popular city is known for its well preserved historic attractions.

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Things to do in and around Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania

Romania-1193 - Union Square by Dennis Jarvis

Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial center of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania and located in the southeast of the country, lying on the banks of the Dambovita River. Its architecture is a mix of historical (neo-classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and art deco), communist-era and modern. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of Little Paris. Some of its main sights into the world's largest Parliament Palace, the Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, and a plethora of fascinating museums and parks.
City Center, Bucharest

2649 R Sibiu Romănia vedere aeriană a centrului istoric by Vladimir Tkalčić
Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest

Romania-1170 - Palace of the Parliament by Dennis Jarvis
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, Bucharest

National Village Museum Bucuresti 2010-10 by Codrin Bucur
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest

Grigore Antipa Museum of Natural History, Bucharest by Classic Bucharest
Day trip to Mogosoaia Palace

Mogosoaia Palace by CameliaTWU
Day trip to Peles Castle Complex

Peles castle by Aleksandar Cocek
National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest

Romania-1125 - National Art Museum by Dennis Jarvis
Stavropoleos Monastery, Bucharest

Stavropoleos Church by CameliaTWU
Carol I Park, Bucharest

Carol I Park, Bucharest by Classic Bucharest
Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Bucharest

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant by Aleksander Dragnes
Day trip to Edenland Adventure Park

Photo by Mihai Dragomirescu
Day trip to Divertiland Aquapark

The Pool by Keegan Jones
Botanical Gardens, Bucharest

Bucharest Botanical Garden by Classic Bucharest
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Bucharest

Bucharest - Palace of Parliament by Classic Bucharest
Cismigiu Gardens, Bucharest

Untitled by Gabriel
Radu Voda Monastery, Bucharest

Radu Vodă former monastery, Bucharest by Classic Bucharest
Day trip to Berca Mud Volcanoes

Mud volcanoes by CameliaTWU (off and on)

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Bucharest

Romania, Wallachia region

Night life Culture Historic Food 2 nightsThu. Jul 15 - Sat. Jul 17

Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial center of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania and located in the southeast of the country, lying on the banks of the Dambovita River. Its architecture is a mix of historical (neo-classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and art deco), communist-era and modern. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of Little Paris. Some of its main sights into the world's largest Parliament Palace, the Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, and a plethora of fascinating museums and parks.

The capital of Romania serves as the country's historic, cultural, and financial center, offering a myriad of attractions and sights.

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