3 Famous Museums in Bucharest

As a capital of Romania and a cultural centre, Bucharest has a lot to offer to its visitors. The city is so full of historical and cultural landmarks that a history and culture fan can never get bored. He can explore the city with days and there still will be a lot to see.

The nickname of Bucharest, “The Little Paris of the East” is not given randomly. The city really reminds of Paris with all the museums, western-style buildings and wonderful and luxurious Bucharest hotels. In this post I will give you some information for three famous museums in Bucharest, which you might like to visit:

1. The National History Museum is located in a 1900s neoclassical building, which used to be the city's main post office in the past. The museum gives important information for the history of Romania. The most important part of the museum is the National Treasury Hall, which contains about 3,000 gold items, Neolithic artefacts and jewelry.
2. The National Museum of Old Maps and Books is located on Str. Londra 39. It works from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and is closed on Monday and Tuesday. This museum does not hold the biggest collection of old maps and books in the world, but it is worth a visit.
3. The Technical Museum is a museum containing about 5,000 specimens, which include industrial models of compressors, turbines, steam engines, antique cars and motorcycles and other items like these.

Now you know why you have to visit Bucharest. Do not hesitate any more. Book a room in some Bucharest hotel and go to enrich your historical and cultural knowledge.