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General Information:
The Little Paris of Romania Bucharest is the capital city and a place of eclectic tourist attractions. It lies in the southeast part of the country on the Dambovita river banks. It is the largest city and the chief industrial commercial and transportation hub of Romania. The population of the city is around 200000. According to the legends the city got its name from the name of a shepherd Bucur meaning joy who is said to have founded the city. The city also boasts of spectacular natural beauty. The Dambovita River and the seven hills along with several glittering lakes, gardens and parks are the endearing natural assets of the city. The climate is continental with hot dry summers and cold winters. The city offering a rich harmony of Old Romanian and Communist heritage is esteemed as a premier tourist destination of the world.
Tourist Attractions:
Lake Cismigiu , Cismigui Gardens, Herastrau Park and Botanical Garden are the natural attractions of the city. The magnificent Palace of the Parliament housing the Romanian parliament and the National Museum of Contemporary Art is the world's third largest building and a major landmark of the city. Triumphal Arch Boulevard on Soseaua Kiseleff, replicating Arc de Triomphe of Paris is another notable tourist attraction. It reminds of the communist years in Romania. An epitome of elegance and fascinating tapestries this building was once the headquarters of Romania's communist leaders. Other interesting tourist visiting places are Romanian Athaeneum, The National Museum of Art, The Zambaccian Museum, The Gheorghe Tattarescu Museum, Cretulescu Palace a Cotroceni Palace Odeom Theatre, Chamber of Commerce and Magheru Boulevard
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Transportation:
The city is noted for its comprehensive communication network. The surface transport system consists of buses, trams, trolleybuses and light rail. Minibuses and private taxis are other popular transports. Henri Coanda International Airport serves various national and international airlines. Charter flights are available from Aurel Vlaicu International Airport. Gara de Nord is the city's chief railway station that offers rail connections to other major European cities. The city also has five other railway connections
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Shopping:
Bucharest Mall Plaza Romania and City Mall are two major shopping malls of the city. The four story mall embodying communist-era architecture is situated outside the historic center of Bucharest. It"s 70 stores and the huge supermarket facilitates spectacular shopping. B-dul Magheru, Calea Victoriei, Mario Plaza Mall, Unirea Shoping Center, Sellgros Carfour and Gima Supermarket are other popular shopping malls. Artizanat Stores is famous for its fabulous souvenirs and traditional artifacts.
Hotels:
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Bucharest offers a wide choice of accommodation ranging from hotels, rental apartments, guesthouses, camps and hostels. Inter-Continental Hotel is a spectacular five star hotel. Situated in the heart of the city the hotel provides accommodation in 390 rooms and 13 suites (16 connecting rooms, 78 non-smoking rooms and 2 rooms for disabled guests). The hotel's restaurant serves delectable Romanian cuisine. Parliament Hotel adjacent to the Parliament House is a popular business hotel. The hotel offers 20 spacious guestrooms with modern furniture, stylish bathrooms, a fully equipped conference room and a terrace restaurant. Astoria, Banat, Batistei, Floreasca are some well known one star hotels of the city.
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