Bucharest

Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, its glorious Belle Epoque buildings and having reputation for the high life, it is hardly any wonder that Romania's capital was once referred to as the "Little Paris".

Cheap flights, holidays, accommodation and city breaks to Bucharest

With the recent addition of low cost flights to Bucharest, a city break to Bucharest has found its way on to many peoples agenda. Romanian legend has it that the city of Bucharest was founded by a shepherd named "Bucur", whose name means "joy". His flute playing reportedly dazzled the locals and his hearty wine from nearby vineyards endeared him to the local traders, who gave his name to the place.

During the late 19th century, French architects remodelled Bucharest, and it now even features a Triumphal Arch on the elegant Soseaua Kiseleff, a boulevard longer that Paris' famous Champs-Elysees.

Holidays to Bucharest would have been highly unusual during the communist rule which interrupted Bucharest's cosmopolitan days. The "House of the People" is a lasting reminder of those communist days and is the world's second largest building after the US Pentagon. It was supposed to be the headquarters of Romania's last communist leader. Now renamed the Palace of Parliament, this magnificent building has 1,000 rooms and has to be seen during your city break to Bucharest.

Many of the 18th and 19th Century palaces and mansions now house elegant casinos, as Bucharest is one of the few Eastern European cities which allow gambling.

Today, the capital and largest city of Romaniais experiencing renewed vigor. The city reflects an interesting heritage making a short break to Bucharest a fascinating holiday.

If you only have the time for a weekend break to Bucharest then you will have to chose carefully from the 37 museums, 22 theaters, opera houses and concert halls. And the 18 art galleries, lots of libraries and bookstores will have to wait for your next short break to Bucharest city.

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