Main tourist attractions
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Calea Victoriei, Bucharest (Ludmila Artin)
5.1. BUCHAREST The legend says that the city was built on the banks of Dâmbovița River by a shepherd named Bucur – name meaning “joy”. We try to keep the legend alive and maintain Bucharest a capital full of life and joyful people. The history of Bucharest was written beginning with the 15th century, when the city hosted the court of Vlad Țepes (also known as Dracula). Bucharest has been capital of Romania since 1862, a charming place where you can find impressive buildings famous for the high life families who once lived there, a dazzling mix of old and new, nice people, lots of green areas and much more. Back in the late 1800s, Bucharest was reconstructed by French architects from buildings to streets, from monuments to parks. Due to that remodeling nowadays we have our own Arch of Triumph that can be found standing proudly on Kiseleff Street. When you walk the streets of Bucharest, take a minute and try to see beyond the dusty surface of the buildings. You will find true architectural treasures just waiting for you to feel like being in the 19th century.
Discover the city once called “Little Paris”!
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