OLD TOWN

About Old Town

The Old town reserves some of the oldest settlements and parts of the Romanian capital city. This part of the city gallantly flaunts the history of the city through centuries of wars, natural disasters, and communism. During your visit you will also get to learn about this history, witness its blend of modern age reconstructed architecture and 15th century structures.

The rustic charm of the cobbled streets and lanes is lined up with beautiful restaurants, cafés, bookshop’s, and theaters. While visiting this part of the town you will get a chance to visit the open air museum Curtea Veche, which was constructed over an old princely court. Another one of the beautiful places in Bucharest nestled in the old town is the national museum of Romanian history which is home to some of the best collections of religious and royal treasures of the city.

Old Town Highlights

• Enjoy the vibrant blend of the old age history and modern age reconstructed architecture of some of the best structures in the city.
• Visit the open air museum Curtea Veche, which is built on the site of what was once an Old Princely Court.
• Admire the best collections of religious and royal treasures housed inside the amazing National Museum of Romanian History.
• Witness the city's history dating back to as early as the 15th and 16th century, braving centuries of wars, natural calamities and communism. 
• Explore the cobbled streets and pathways lined up with amazing restaurants, cafés, theaters, and bookshop’s.