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It was with great expectations that I landed in Bucharest. Having been told it was the Paris of Eastern Europe, I expected a lot from this city, but unfortunately I have been dissapointed. Maybe I expected too much and thought it might be like Praha, and the lesson here is - do not expect anything but make up your mind when you there. That way you will not be dissapointed. Legend has it that a simple peasant named Bucur settled on the site where Bucharest now stands. True or not, the name Bucuresti was first officially used in 1459, by Vlad Tepes, the real-life Dracula (known as Vlad the Impaler for his bloodthirsty habit of impaling unfortunate victims on wooden stakes). Two centuries later, this citadel on the Dîmbovita River became the capital of Walachia, and after another 200 years, it was named the capital of Romania. The city gradually developed into a place of bustling trade and gracious living, with ornate and varied architecture, landscaped parks, busy winding streets, and wide boulevards. After decades of neglect, Bucharest no longer can claim the title "Paris of the East," though hints of its past glory remain.
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very nice
Wow these tips are fantastic esp the one on the peasant museum. I will definately include in my trip ..Riaiff
interesting page, I think I must definately visit it one day Mei-mei
I hope to visit Romania one of these days. Only recently I heard about the Chinese market and the Chinese workers in Romanian factories cause all Romanians emigrate to Western Europe - so ther is a lack of workers.
Hi Mariana! I've only checked the Things to Do tips and I'm hooked. I think I'm falling for Bucharest...it's not cold (not talking about the weather) at all! =) When Nadia C defected, I thought...anyway, I'll be back!
This is a very enjoyable page!
I was just wondering if your experience was positive or negative... At least the food was good, I hope... :)
Disappointed with Bucharest? I felt the same when I was in Budapest last year. Probably because I spent 3 days in Prague before I arrived! Thanks for stopping by my Monterey pages! ~~Joe
Hi, thanks for visiting my page. You're very well-travelled. Nice travelogues you have.