Flights to Bucharest
In the 30s, the capital of Rumania was known as “Little Paris”. This nickname is because of similarities such as the construction of majestic buildings, tree-lined avenues, its own Arc de Triomphe and Kisselef Avenue, even longer than the Champs Elysées in the French capital. Today, Bucharest is still an incredibly special city, traversed by lakes and rivers, breathing its own unique atmosphere. As a curiosity, look at the blend of styles its buildings celebrate. It is clearly the result of a past that has supported conflicting ideologies. Because it’s a city so full of life and history, Vueling flies you there. in BucharestHotels in BucharestHotel Confort Rin OtopeniThis is a good place to stay in the Rumanian capital, especially if you’re travelling on business because it’s close to Bucharest Airport. In any case, it’s also perfect for a relaxing holiday, as it boasts a full spa service with all kinds of facilities along with the chance to have a relaxing massage. http://muchoviaje.vueling.comHotel Rin GrandEurope’s largest hotel is in Bucharest. This modern building is an impressive size yet at the same time it offers a friendly, intimate service. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, welcoming and very relaxed. Is this the hotel you’re looking for? http://muchoviaje.vueling.comHotel KogalniceanuThe building is beautiful, the rooms are furnished to perfection and the decoration will make you feel right at ease. Important features that ensure your stay in the Rumanian capital will be perfect. http://muchoviaje.vueling.comHotel Athenee Palace HiltonThe elegance of this hotel is well renowned within Bucharest city. It is modern, light and attractive, offering a highly contemporary design. Furthermore, the rooms are well equipped with every comfort. http://muchoviaje.vueling.comHotel Caro ParcThe Scandinavian style of its rooms is what will impress you most, along with its modern red brick façade. Inside, the hotel offers a highly contemporary, functional design. http://muchoviaje.vueling.com
Airport de Bucharest
Bucharest International Airport, also called the Henry Coanda International Airport, is situated 16 km from the Rumanian capital. Its two terminals operate flights domestically and to the main European destinations. Connection between terminals is via a free bus. To reach the city, travellers have buses, minibuses and taxis available. Midweek, bus 783 leaves every 15 minutes for the centre of Bucharest, the trip taking around 40 minutes. On weekends, bus frequency is every 30 minutes. Both minibuses and taxis are available 24 hours a day. For more information
Restaurants in BucharestIn Bucharest you’ll find a wide range of international and local restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose your favourites and make them your regulars. Caru Cu BereRumania’s history has been injected into this restaurant’s atmosphere. Visitors can relive the Bucharest of 20s and 30s while they luncheon or dine in style. In the early 20th Century, this was a meeting place for intellectuals and other famous personages. Strada Stavropoleos, 3-5Ph. (004) 021 313 75 60 Restaurant Burevista VanatorescThe speciality of this restaurant is its game cuisine, reflected by the interior décor in every detail. Their specialities are deer, boar, rabbit, pheasant and... bear! A gastronomic experience you simply have to try. Are you game? Strada Batistei, 14Ph. (004) 021 211 89 29 Restaurant La MamaThis is the first of six La Mama restaurants you’ll find in Bucharest. Its motto is “ca la mama acasa” which makes reference to home cooking as it’s always been. Yet this time with a quintessential Rumanian flavour. Remember to order their homemade ice cream… It’s spectacular! Strada Episcopiei, 9Ph. Ph. (004) 021 312 97 97 Restaurante ValenciaThis is the first restaurant in the Rumanian capital to offer authentic Spanish cooking. Although it’s called Valencia, the decoration is thoroughly Andalusian, with bullfighting posters, photos of popular singers and a Flamenco “tablao”. Get ready to try typical Spanish cuisine at very reasonable prices. Strada Doctor Leonte, 12Ph. (004) 0722 204 884 Livada cu vişiniPassion for the theatre (specifically Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”) has given this typical Rumanian restaurant its name. Its decoration is elegant and Bohemian, the dishes on the menu are a great example of how delicious Rumanian cuisine can be. Strada Grigore Alexandrescu, 77Ph. (004) 021 0723 200 778 Business hours in BucharestBucharest enjoys uninterrupted shopping hours. Shops open at 9 am and stay open through to 8 pm without closing at midday. On Saturdays, opening times reduce from 10 am to 2 pm and on Sundays, all shops are closed. Only some establishments open on Sundays and at all hours. These are called “Non-stop” shops because they stay open 24 hours a day. Don't miss... in BucharestArcul de TriumfThis monument, situated on Kiseleff Avenue, is one of the most visited in Bucharest city. In 1914, King Ferdinand I of Rumania took the Arc de Triomphe in Paris as a reference and ordered one to be built in Bucharest. The replica is smaller and the materials have deteriorated a lot due to their poor quality. National OperaThis important edifice was built during the Communist regime. It is now the official home of the “Opera Naţională”. It is a perfect venue for current opera singers to follow in the international footsteps of the great Rumanian stars of the 19th Century. Parliament PalaceIts original name was “Casa Poporului” (the House of the People), built by order of the dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu. The building’s dimensions are extraordinary at all levels, from its surface area (2nd largest building in the world after the Pentagon) to its 3,000 rooms and 200 bathrooms. AtheniumBefore entering this eclectic, French, neo-Classical building, you will be welcomed by marvellous gardens which you can stroll through. Music-lovers can enjoy a multitude of high quality concerts and cultural events inside. Russian ChurchTsar Nicolas II of Russia ordered this church to be built with the aim of turning it into the Russian Embassy. As a show of opulence, seven Russian-style domes were erected and roofed in a fine layer of gold, of inappreciable value today. This is a highly recommended visit. Online guides in BucharestOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GUIDESOn the city: http://www.turism.ro/espanol/bucarest.phphttp://www.cityplanet.org/Bucarest.htm On the country: http://www.guiamundialdeviajes.com/country/235/country_guide/Europa/Rumania.html
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