Bucharest it is a city frowned upon by most Romanians and Italians, because classified as a dangerous destination, poor and sad. This is partly true, as the large suburbs are reduced to a state of neglect, but in the same way it remains a great European capital of all respect, full of history and with a millenary tradition.
For a quiet weekend and above all low-cost, Bucharest can be the optimal choice. It boasts of two airports, not far from each other, it is very popular thanks to the numerous airlines; one in particular, Blueair.com offers very low prices compared to the competition. The journey from the airport to the city center is very short.
From the most modern outskirts, full of shopping centers, passing through the great main arteries (boulevard), you reach center, the real heart of the city, where the intersection of numerous alleys creates a succession of people of all kinds. Shops and restaurants attract you to make you feel part of this new old reality. And the safest place in the city with police located at strategic entry points in the center. But it could happen that you run into a gang of Romanian kids looking for money or precious goods; the important thing is to have nothing in sight, so as not to be attacked.
The presence of numerous asks Orthodox, is an important signal in the religion of the East. Along the city streets there are an infinity of them. Inside it is forbidden to use photographic equipment, and moreover, at the entrance it is a good omen to light a candle with a minimum offer to the chaplain.
The most important building in the city is the majestic one Parliament building, not far on foot from the center, while a visit to the Revolution square, under the Arc de Triomphe and the Roman Athenaeum is a must. The facades of these buildings had a great influence on thearchitecture of the 30s, for this purpose to be called "little Paris".
Night fun is guaranteed, and with a pinch of attention you can get out of all clubs unscathed.
