Romania's capital situated along the Dambovita River also is its largest city and financial hub. Bucharest was first mentioned in history in 1459 as Citadel of București, but it was believed to have been inhabited for hundreds of years before that. Popular city attractions are The Arch of Triumph, Cantacuzino Palace, Royal Palace, Victory Avenue, The Romanian Athenaeum, Kretzulescu Church, Palace of Parliament, Floreasca City Center, Ion Luca Caragiale statue, Military Club, Romanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral and the Royal Palace Great Concert Hall. Show All
