Bucharest (the capital of modern Romania) has a rich history. Already at the time of the Paleolithic, its territory was inhabited by people. But the history of the city itself began to be traced only in the 14th century. There is a legend about where Bucharest came from. The capital of modern Romania supposedly arose thanks to the shepherd Bakur in the 14th century. According to legend, she grazed sheep in these parts, then built a church there, around which the village grew. But this is just one of the options for how the capital of Romania came about . Moreover, finally the main city of the country, Bucharest became in 1881, after numerous wars and conquests.
If we talk about the 20th century, then during the two largest wars, the country took the side of Germany. But do not worry about sad things. It is better to recall that back in the 19th century Bucharest was called "little Paris". After all, the capital of France for local architects has become a kind of style standard. In the late 19th - early 20th centuries. in Bucharest rebuilt the area, which was called the "Old City". Here, ancient traditions are successfully combined with Western trends.
The Arc de Triomphe in the city was erected in 1922. Unfortunately, the appearance of the capital was badly damaged during the presidency in Romania,
Nicolae Ceausescu in the second half of the 20th century. Then many old buildings, churches and so on were demolished. It was in those days that the Parliament Palace began to be erected. This huge building is recognized as the largest administrative building in the world. It has more than a thousand cabinets, it rises 86 meters above the ground, and 92 meters deep. The interior decoration of the building is simply amazing: thousands of tons of crystal, a huge amount of marble, bronze and so on were used in the construction.
Bucharest is now the capital of Romania, with about nine percent of
the country's population living in it
. The city provides more than 14 percent of the state’s GDP. There are many enterprises in the metalworking industry, food, chemical, and machine-building. In addition, the infrastructure in Bucharest is also in order.
Almost two million people live here. And one of the main areas of activity is tourism. Travelers are not averse to staying in this amazing city to discover its sights. The climate contributes to this: in winter it is not too cold, in summer it is not very hot. The city is located at the intersection of trade and transport routes.
Bucharest attracts thousands of tourists. What country's capital can still boast so many attractions? You can visit the above-mentioned Parliament Palace, impressed by its power, take a walk along Unirii Square, Victory Street, look at the Arc de Triomphe, go to the National Museum of Art, Cismigiu Park and so on. For history buffs, Bucharest (the capital of Romania) is just a gift. There are lots of museums and places that literally breathe antiquity.
Here you can also meet people professing completely different religious beliefs: Orthodoxy, Islam, Catholicism. Locals are welcoming and hospitable, so the impressions of a holiday in Romania will be the brightest.