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|Piata Revolutiei (Revolution Square) |
|During the 1989 uprising, this was the scene of Ceauescu's|
|final speech from the balcony of the Communist Party |
|Central Committee Building. During the street fighting, |
|the nearby Royal Palace and the University Library were |
|destroyed. Both buildings have been restored. At the north|
|end of the square you will find the Athenee Palace Hotel |
|and the Atheneul Roman Concert Hall. At the south end of |
|the square is the Kretulescu church. The Royal Palace is |
|now home to the National Museum. |
|Strada Lipscani (Lipscani Street) |
|This is one of the oldest streets in Bucharest, which was |
|developed around the middle of the 18th century. Much of |
|the original appearance remains unchanged. The street is |
|bustling with shops, cafes, outdoor vendors and artists |
|selling their wares. A favorite place to visit is Hanul cu|
|tei which is an alley where artists display their work. |
|Cismigiu Park (Parcul Cismigiu) |
|This is Bucharest's oldest city park. Due to its central |
|location, many locals use this as a meeting place or spend|
|time relaxing by the pond. At the western end of the park |
|are the games areas. Avid chess players use one section. |
|The other section is for more active outdoor games. A |
|great place for people watching or strolling around. |
|Ateneul Rom |