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BUCHAREST
Bucharest is an east European city of contrast. Congenial existences of diverse cultural schools mark the geographical as well as social map of Bucharest. It is the capital city of Romania with a teeming population of 2.4 million in the urban area only. Located by the Dîmboviţa River, a tributary of the Danube, Bucharest has continuously evolved as the chief industrial and communications centre of the country. The successful journey was briefly interrupted during the Communist Regime but it was back on the track after a while. Today it is a modern city, with tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Epoque buildings, libraries, museums, theatres and elegant hotel buildings. The city also houses the patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Herastrau Park
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Bucharest is also a city of many man-made wonders. The first evidence lies on the riverfront. The architect of these changes was the Romanian President Nicolae Ceauçescu who ordered to change the course of Dimboviţa River to make it pass through South Bucharest so that the area gets its share of water base. He also attempted to transform Bucharest into a model socialist-planned city and ordered the demolition of much of the Old City. The remnants of the Communist rule are visible in various accommodations and the "House of the People", the world's second largest building after the US Pentagon.
Bucharest Atheneum
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But all these don’t rob off Bucharest from its inherent charm and bed and breakfasts and hostels do brisk business banking on the steady form of tourist flow in to the city. The local people are humble enough to make your stay comfortable and most of them speak more or less English to interact with global tourist. They also let their apartments for rent and provide food to the visitor against a meagre amount. Bucharest boasts of many palaces and mansions that now house elegant casinos, where guests can play blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, baccarat and other games of chance, dine on sumptuous buffets and dance all night to live music.
Arch Of Triumph
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