Sector 1 Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest with a stop at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
Herastrau Park
Spend some time at this attractive urban park, which has an adventure playground, aquarium, boating lake, open-air museum, restaurants and walking trails.
Cismigiu Garden
Discover a boating lake, children’s playground, flower gardens and sculpture park at this picturesque green space in Bucharest’s city center.
National Museum of Art of Romania
Explore the wonderful collections of European, Oriental and decorative arts hung on the walls of the rooms of a 19th-century neoclassical palace.
Revolution Square
Framed by historic monuments and home to poignant statues, this square is where the Romanian people celebrated the nation’s independence from communist rule.
Activities
From Bucharest: Dracula Castle, Peles & Brasov Full-Day Trip
Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle and old town Brasov from Bucharest
Therme: Spa day at the Largest Relaxation Oasis in Bucharest
Bucharest Essential Tour: Old Town, Calea Victoriei & Communism
Local Food and History Tour of Bucharest with Local Foodie
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Other neighbourhoods around Sector 1
Bucureştii Noi
Even though there aren't top sights in Bucureştii Noi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like RomExpo. Jump on the metro at Străulești Station to see more of the city.
Băneasa
While Băneasa isn't home to many top sights, Baneasa Shopping City and RomExpo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kiseleff
Kiseleff is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arcul de Triumf and World Trade Center.
Aviației
Though Aviației may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Promenada and Arcul de Triumf.
Dorobanți
While Dorobanți may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Piata Romana.
Gara de Nord
While Gara de Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum of the Romanian Peasant and Romanian National Opera.