Romania
Feb 3rd, 2002, 09:35 AM
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Feb 3rd, 2002, 10:52 AM
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Nora---<BR>Bucharest has improved a bit since the Caecescu years. Still, there isn't a whole lot going on. Here's what I can contribute to the sparse data base:<BR><BR>It's an old city with some interesting old buildings, such as the Opera House, the art museum, and the museum of Romania. There is a concert hall also; if you have some time one evening, go to a musical performance. The Romanians love their music.<BR><BR>I assume your hotel is set since you are going to a conference. I suggest you wander around the center of town, on the main shopping street, and northward toward the lovely parks with big lakes. But you would be better off staying out of extremely crowded places; pickpockets about in crowded buses or similar spots. You can walk or take a taxi to everywhere you want to go, assuming you have a hotel in the center of town. Learn at least the basic Romanian words so you can ask for a meal, a toilet, how much the taxi fare is, and the like. Learn the exchange rate and always ask the taxi driver how much is the fare to wherever you want to go. Get a city map before wandering around. I assume you can't get out of town because of the conference, and don't get too far away from the hotel after dark. There still isn't a whole lot of night life, but they do have a disco or two. If a tour is offered into the countryside for a few hours, take it. And see all the museums; it is worth it for the history lesson. Hope you enjoy it.
Feb 3rd, 2002, 11:46 AM
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Wayne is right, since Ceausescu (right spelling) years, life is much better and lot more freedom. You will probably stay in the center of city, Calea Victoriei, Sala Palatului area is the best, Hilton Hotel is newly remodeled and my personal choice. Lots of good restaurants and shopping in that area also. Be aware of people who offer you services on the street (money change, etc) many are scam artists. However, don't be surprise for people willing to help and be your friend for no particular reason, Romanias are very friendly and sincere people. If you have time, take the train to Predeal or Poiana Brasov, you might see snow even in March, really nice areas for outdoors activities. The lonely planet has quite a few great suggestion for Romania and Bucharest. For any details or questions feel free to email me.
