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Romania: Bucharest’s historic heart

Romania’s capital offers a lively introduction to the country, from University Square to the streets of Bucharest’s Old Town. Broad boulevards, cultural institutions and historic façades meet within a compact part of the city. earthTV’s perspectives on Romania begin in this central district, where civic landmarks and everyday city life share the same urban space.

Getting to know Romania through its capital

University Square is one of Bucharest’s central meeting points. Around it, university buildings, wide boulevards and busy crossings show how the city’s modern layout connects with older districts. The square has also played a prominent role in Romania’s recent history, giving an everyday urban space a wider significance.

Culture is never far away. The National Museum of Art of Romania occupies the former Royal Palace on Calea Victoriei, and the nearby Romanian Athenaeum, home of the George Enescu Philharmonic, is one of the capital’s best-known concert halls. Further south, the Palace of the Parliament adds a monumental scale to the cityscape.

The Old Town, known locally as Lipscani, brings together narrow streets, historic churches and restored merchant buildings. Its mix of cafés, courtyards and architectural layers rewards a slower pace. Begin with a square, a museum or a single street, and let Bucharest become your starting point for discovering Romania.