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Top Attraction #1 iStock Parliament Take a tour of one of the largest buildings in the world.
Top Attraction #2 Shutterstock Spring Palace The former residence of Nicolae Ceauescu, preserved as a study in extravagant kitsch.
Top Attraction #2 Shutterstock Spring Palace The former residence of Nicolae Ceauescu, preserved as a study in extravagant kitsch.
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Top Attraction #3 iStock Village Museum Discover the diverse architecture of the Romanian countryside. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4 Shutterstock Therme Relax at the largest thermal bath complex in Central and Eastern Europe. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5 iStock Herstru Park Take a boat trip on the lake at the centre of this gorgeous green oasis.
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Top Attraction #6 iStock Caru cu Bere Eat fine Romanian food in sumptuous surroundings. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7 iStock Stavropoleos Church Find peaceful respite from the busy Old Town in this exquisitely decorated 18th-century church. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8 iStock Ateneul Romn Grab tickets for a concert at Romanias finest music venue.
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Top Attraction #9 iStock Piaa Unirii Watch the spectacular dancing fountains. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10 Getty Images Cotroceni Palace Admire the exquisite taste of Queen Marie, Romanias English queen. For more information, .
10.00am Old Town Wander the streets of the Old Town and admire the eclectic architecture before the lunchtime crowds descend on the area.
11.00am Parliament Take the guided tour of Romanias largest building, making sure you grab some perfect shots of the city centre from the balcony.
12.30pm Caru cu Bere Try some traditional Romanian food in this historic restaurant (for more information, ) the interior is a must-see.
1.30pm Calea Victoriei Stroll along the citys finest street, taking in the sights of the 1989 revolution and the many historical buildings, including the former Royal Palace, as well as browsing its high-end shops.
2.30pm Village Museum Explore the many houses, churches, windmills and farm buildings that showcase the inventive spirit of the Romanian people, and pick up some handmade, traditional crafts in the museum shop.
4.00pm Spring Palace Remain aghast at the kitsch opulence in which Romanias communist leaders lived while the rest of the country went hungry.
6.00pm A concert at the Ateneul Romn See one of Europes finest orchestras, the George Enescu Philharmonic, perform at one of the continents most lavish concert halls.