Looking to book something for a break and Bucharest has come up as option
Anyone got any views?
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Looking to book something for a break and Bucharest has come up as option
Anyone got any views?
Haven’t been to Bucharest, but Budapest is a good trip
We went to Romania about 35 years ago when the Ceaucescus ware still alive (Dracula Tour!) and spent a few days in Bucharest. All I can remember of it is massive concrete buildings (Soviet brutalism) and big roads full of battered Dacias (Renault 12s from kits). But there is an old town that we barely saw which should be more interesting, and Romania has moved on a lot with touristy things. It is a better bet than Tirana!Quote:
Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
Great city to visit. Not too big, plenty of cultural interest in terms of architecture/museums/churches etc and the local beer is decent (and cheap). Easy to get around too on their underground metro system and if you prefer a taxi they are cheap - just check the rate listed on the door and that the meter is on!
Not sure about Bucharest but son has just come back from Budapest which he said was a beautiful city
I’ve been to Budapest and it’s lovely. But it’s closer to Venice than it is to Bucharest so not sure it’s a good yardstick :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
Agree with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by JumpersforGoalposts
The organisation I work for has a lot going on in Romania... We worked with the Romania government to set up child care systems and move away from those terribly orphanages Ceaușescu set up.
I ran the Bucharest marathon a few years back.
Wonderful city.. Safe..lots of culture.. Arts.. The Contrast of architecture from different eras is strange, fascinating, sad etc... But make it really interesting. Make sure you visit Ceaușescus palace.. Which is what it is really. Now part of it is used as the Romanian Parliament.
All the beer and wines and spirits are good.
Make sure you stock up on Moldovan wine that you can pick up cheaply... Moldovan wine is the best kept secret of wines.
**** knows why people are comparing Bucharest to Budapest when the OP hasn't said a thing about Budapest. Is it because they're spelt in a similar way? If i asked about London i wouldn't want info on Paris.
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Originally Posted by BLUETIT
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Originally Posted by Pearcey3
If we're doing alternate destinations starting with a 'B' can I make a pitch for Bradford. Fantastic curries, great iMax cinema and cheaper to get to than eastern Europe! :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
Haven't been to Bucharest, or Budapest, but have been to Burton [Derbyshire] and Bourton [Gloucestershire], and both nice in their own way...Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Berlin Belfast and Brighton aren't bad either allegedly!Quote:
Originally Posted by A Quiet Monkfish
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Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
The OP, was shirley asking a question ? :shrug:
Book a rest, go to Budapest.
Bucharest & Budapest are the capital cities of Romania & Hungary respectively. The cities are roughly 400 miles apart as the crow flies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
Historically the European countries which were considered to be "behind the Iron Curtain" included: Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania and the Soviet Union. Cities behind the iron curtain might have things in common that potential tourists might want to consider.
Perhaps indicating that Budapest is a worthwhile alternative is not as 'stupid' as you and some others imply.
Exactly ... but some are still pissed from last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
You reckon that's why people were recommending Budapest then, because of the cultural and historical similarities, as you put it🤣 I'll give you the Geo political link, but the likelihood is because they're spelt in a similar fashion. My advice is go and see both cities.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forest Green Bluebird
As we're doing these cities, I'll join in with an unhelpful anecdote.
I went to Budapest to visit a friend and booked a hotel in Bucharest as it wasn't far and seemed worth it. They told me we could take the hire car to Romania if we wanted, but it was 50-50 if we'd get it over the border as you're not supposed to take a hire car out the country. Didn't bother in the end, and the hotel was so cheap in Bucharest that I couldn't be bothered to cancel for a refund.
So there we go, just like pretty much everyone else, I haven't been.
I recommend Benidorm