BUCHAREST-objectives

The Arc of Triumph - its construction began in 1922, but it was finished in 1936.
It was builded in the memory of the Romanian soldiers which died in The First World
War.

The Cismigiu Garden – the garden appeared for the first time at the end of the
XVII th century, and after that in 1803 and 1847. It is one of the most interesting parks in
Bucharest because of its great amount of plants and trees.

The Museum of the Romanian Peasant – was build in Romanian traditional style
between 1912-1938. Its construction was stopped during The First World War.

The Intercontinental Hotel – build in 1970 by Romanian architects.

The Capsa Hotel – founded in1852 by the Capsa family. Until 1866 it was a little,
but very prosperous, confectionery with delicious cakes and candies. Starting with 1881
the confectionery became a great restaurant and in 1886 a well-known hotel. Although it
has suffered great transformations Capsa remained in the history of Bucharest as it was
in the beginning: a great confectionery.

The National Military House – build in the first decade of the XX th century by the
romanian architect Nicolae Maimarolu.

The Romanian Atheneum – build in neo-classic style between 1886 and 1888 by
the French architect Albert Galleron. During it’s construction the motto of the Atheneum
was: “Give a leu for the Atheneum”(leu is the Romanian currency). It’s interior is
enriched by a wonderful circular mural painting that depicts the most important events of
Romanian throughout different periods.

The Royal Palace – was build between 1930 and 1937 by the Romanian
architect Nicolae Nenciulescu in Romanian contemporary style (a mixture between
Romanian traditional style and modern trends).

The Chariot with Beer – represents one of the greatest breweries and public
houses in Bucharest. It was build in 1888 and extended after The First World War. Its
interior is full of mural paintings and balconies, which certifies that the building belongs
to the Byzantine style.

The Lime Inn – was build in 1833 and its name comes from the limes in its
courtyard. It is an inn with interior courtyard and little shops and it was restored between
1969-1973.

Manuc’s Inn – was opened at the beginning of the XIX th century by a Turk
named Emanuel Marzain Bey(so called: MANUC). It was one of the most important inns
in Bucharest for many years (almost a century) and between 1900 and 1948 functioned
under the name of Dacia Hotel. It was restored between 1967 and 1971 and it still
remains the most important place in the old part of Bucharest.