Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BUCHAREST PARKS
Escape the heat or honks at some of Bucharest's urban oases. They tend to be best during the week, when fewer
people are enjoying the outdoors. All have nice areas to sit in and drink beer or espresso, and many have swings
or small rides for children.
Cişmigiu Garden
(Grădina Cişmigiu;
Offline map
Google map
)
Central and peaceful; open-air cafes look
over the pond and plenty of benches (and flirters - it's known as 'lovers' park' locally).
Herăstrău Park
(Parcul Herăstrău;
24hr)
Lots of water and a 2-sq-km park.
Youth Park
(
Click here
) This large and renovated park has heaps of play areas, lakes and grassy fields.
Festivals & Events
Bucharest International Film Festival
(
www.b-est.ro
;
Apr)
Bucharest's only international film festival focuses on off-beat,
arthouse fare from up-and-coming directors.
FILM
EuropaFest
(
www.jmevents.ro
;
May)
Two weeks of jazz, blues and pop from the best European
musicians, as well as performers from other continents, held at venues around the city.
MUSIC
Craftsman's Fair
(Târgul Meşterilor Populari; May & Jun)
Local craft fair hosted by the National Vil-
lage Museum with guest craftspeople from all over Romania.
FOLK CRAFTS
Bucharest Street Music Festival
(D'ale Bucureştilor; Jun)
Weeklong carnival with street dancers, street theatre, folk
dancers and live bands performing in Bucharest's historic heart.
PERFORMING ARTS
George Enescu Music Festival
(
www.festivalenescu.ro
;
Sep in odd-numbered years)
This prestigious classical music
festival attracts some of the best orchestras and performers from around the world.
MUSIC
