Start time: 11.00 a.m. (local time)

Meeting point: The equestrian statue of Carol I (close to the Revolution Square)

This experience leads you through the city’s layered past—from its Ottoman roots and the refined “Little Paris” period, through the glamour of the interwar years, the rigid lines of the communist era, and into the vibrancy of modern-day life. You’ll discover the stories behind the façades and gain a deeper understanding of Romania’s capital.

Highlights include:

• Strolling through the historic city center.

• Gaining insight into both Bucharest’s and Romania’s past.

• Viewing relics from the Ottoman era.

• Admiring the elegance of the “Little Paris” period, including the former Royal Palace.

• Learning about the communist era’s impact, with a stop at the Palace of Parliament.

• Experiencing the energy of contemporary Bucharest.

The journey begins outside the “Carol I” University Foundation, next to the equestrian statue of King Carol I—the first monarch of Romania’s last royal dynasty. Across the street stands the imposing former Royal Palace, now home to the National Museum of Art, marking the heart of Bucharest during its interwar golden age.