In Bucharest, you’ll experience contrasts at every turn: traditional churches next to lively cafés, hidden gardens behind concrete blocks, and a nightlife that rivals Europe’s best. Visit the Palace of the Parliament—the heaviest building in the world and a symbol of Ceaușescu’s ambitions. Walk through the Old Town, where cobblestone streets lead you past centuries-old churches, buzzing terraces, and historical ruins. Don’t miss the Village Museum, an open-air collection of authentic Romanian homes from across the country.1