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Things to do in Bucharest: Old Town Bucharest

Some of the most entertaining things to do in Bucharest are in and around Old Town Bucharest. You want old churches? It’s got old churches. You want delicious food? It’s got delicious food. You want a walking street that forks into two because a hotel owner refused to sell their land so the street was just built around the building? What an incredibly specific request. Lucky for you, Old Town Bucharest has one of those too.

How to get to Old Town Bucharest

The Bucharest Old Town is located in the center of the city and right in between two stops on the metro. The Bucharest metro is fast and easy to use and has some interesting history behind it. Hop off at Universitate and make your way south to reach the Old Town. Or if you want to mix things up, take the metro to Piata Unirii and head north. Once you see the cobblestone streets, you’re in the right place.

When you’ve arrived in the Bucharest Old Town, get ready to get your steps in on the cobblestoned streets. And make sure to watch your step as some of the cobblestones have come loose! Don’t worry, the potholes are easy to spot. Just make sure to take a look where you’re going as you look around at the beautiful surroundings!

We made a Google MyMap of all the places we mention in this article for you. Check it out here!

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A Trip to Obor Market in Bucharest, Romania

Take a trip with us to Obor Market, one of the largest and oldest markets in Bucharest!

When we spent two months in Bucharest, Romania, we were told that we should visit one of the largest markets in the city, Obor Market, to check out what the locals were buying and to learn more about Romanian culture. And maybe find some Hot Tamales! (Stevo’s favorite candy. In ten years of traveling, it’s only happened once. But hope springs eternal.)

One of our favorite ways to get to know a new place is to visit the markets. What are people buying? What’s for sale? Does anyone here sell Hot Tamales? (Spoiler: they didn’t)

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Getting off the Beaten Path in Bucharest, Romania

This is a guest post from Marius Iliescu, the founder of Romanian Friend, an initiative for handpicked tours run by locals in Romania.

Romania’s capital is the newest up-and-coming travel destination in Eastern Europe. In recent years, the city has seen more and more tourists visit attracted by the mixed urban sights, young and vibrant culture, complicated past and, truth be told, affordable prices. Bucharest sits at the intersection of Western culture, Balkan fiery blood, Latin lifestyle and Oriental influences. All this makes it a surprisingly intense city to visit! [Read more…]