Bucharest, or as the locals call it, București, is not only the largest city in Romania but also a crucial center of the country's political, commercial, and cultural life. The city's population is around 1.8 million, and including the suburbs, it is home to more than 2.4 million people, accounting for about 9% of the country's population.
Bucharest is a city of contrasts with enormous tourism potential that grows year after year. Its wide green avenues and extravagant architecture have earned it the nickname "Little Paris" of Eastern Europe. The city is located in southeastern Romania, between the Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea.
The old center of Bucharest, Lipscani, named after the German city of Leipzig, holds a special tourist appeal. It is here that you'll find the main attraction of the Romanian capital - the Palace of Parliament, one of the largest buildings in the world, boasting 1,100 rooms.
This area also houses the oldest operating hotel in Bucharest, Manuc's Inn, the Romanian National Bank building, the small Orthodox church Stavropoleos, and the 15th-century princely palace Curtea Domnească - the residence of rulers, where Vlad III the Impalerю the inspiration for Dracula, once reigned.
Delights of the National Cuisine
Romanian cuisine, known for its abundance of vegetables and meat, occupies a special place in Bucharest's tourist history. Savor dishes like ciorbă (sour soup), spicy mititei sausages, traditional sarmale (stuffed grape and cabbage leaves similar to Azerbaijani dolma), various vegetable and meat stews, pastries, and the iconic papanași, fluffy doughnuts served hot with sour cream sauce and sweet-sour jam.
Bucharest: Your Window to Europe
From Bucharest, it's easy to reach other European cities. The modern Henri Coandă International Airport, located 16 km from the city, is served by over 20 airlines, including Alitalia, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Air France, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, and many others, offering convenient connecting flights.
Starting from June 3, 2024, Bucharest will be connected to Baku with a direct flight operated by Azal Airlines. The cost of the Baku - Bucharest - Baku flight is announced to start from €300.
Discover this destination and get acquainted with the Romanian capital, rich in history and with a dynamic present!