Known as “Paris of Eastern Europe”, it is easy to see why with its tree-lined boulevards, majestic buildings, and very own Arc de Triomphe! The resemblance is far greater now with the cafe bars, chic restaurants and boutiques than it was when I last visited almost 50 years ago!
Many lovely orthodox churches dot the city landscape with a constant flow of the devout entering and leaving.
We didn’t eat at Hanu lui Manuc, but loved the architectural style of the block-sized building. I earned on Wiki that it is the oldest operating hotel building in Bucharest.
The inn was built in 1808 as a khan, a roadside inn where caravansaries could stop and rest, and originally owned by a wealthy and flamboyant Armenian entrepreneur known under his Turkish name Manuc Bej. In the middle of the 19th century, it was Bucharest’s most important commercial complex, with 15 wholesalers, 23 retail stores, 107 rooms for offices or living, two receiving rooms, and a pub.
I cannot keep up with you two. I have never been to Bucharest— or Romania, for that matter. I would love to visit. Keep the photos coming and have a great time.
Beautiful