From London Heathrow to Bucharest with Love.
Bucharest is a wonderful Romanian city that is an important gateway to Eastern Europe.The fall of communism saw the rise of many cities in Eastern Europe. Bucharest, located in Romania is one of those cities that are becoming a popular destination. Rather than hiding its past communist influence and culture, the city makes it possible for locals and visitors alike to engage both with the modern developments as well as old architectural buildings. Visitors will notice several neo classical structures standing side by side with old and worn out building blocks.
Even though the flight to Bucharest from London Heathrow may take its toll; passengers will have the perfect opportunity to unwind as they book into some of the best hotels in the country. From the Hotel Intercontinental, Grand Hotel Marriot to the superb Hotel Crowne Plaza all accommodation needs will be well taken care of.
Several cultural festivals are held in the city throughout the year. The city’s International Opera festival, taking place in May and June, is one of the popular events in the country. The festival features well known orchestra and ensembles from various countries all over the world.
The city has a high number of Chinese residents and because of this it annually celebrates the Chinese New Year’s Eve Festival every February. The festival features several parades and dragon dances. The month of September begins with the Classical Music Festival hosted by the Romanian Athenaeum Society and over the years it has attracted thousands of music enthusiasts.
This important Romania city is home to some of the best museums and art galleries in the country. Noteworthy attractions include the Palace of Parliament, the National Art Museum and the Romanian Athenaeum music hall.
