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When people say Romania, what is the first thing that pops to mind? Is it Dracula’s castle in Transylvania maybe? Gypsy music? Tacky pop hits? Or Olympic gymnast medalists? Well, all these have certainly originated in Romania but there is more to this nation than meets the eye. For starters, the country’s capital is brimming with all sorts of peculiarities that will amaze even the most demanding of tourists. If you aren’t thoroughly acquainted with this city, here is our selection of less known yet equally amazing facts about Bucharest…
The nightlife hustle and bustle
This city is one of Eastern Europe’s busiest nightlife destinations that is teeming with hot and urban nightclubs, attracting swarms of young party-goers from all over the continent. The reasons why Bucharest has such a formidable party reputation are numerous. For starters, this entire country is incredibly affordable, with your average evening drinks ranging between 1-3 Euros. Restaurants and public transport are also budget-friendly so you won’t have to spend your time like a vagabond here. Additionally, lots of neon-lit nightclubs have a high-end audio-visual production, the crowd is gorgeous and vibrant, and should you need to cure a hangover like royalty, the Therme Spa treatment center, the largest in Eastern Europe, is available at your leisure.
Fast Internet connection
Millennials, rejoice! Bucharest uses the internet system that is really high quality. This is a huge contrast to the nation’s recent communist past, considering that Ceausescu’s iron fist rule literally closed off the entire nation from the world. Bucharest is ranked among the top 15 cities in the world with the fastest internet connection. And what’s the average download speed? A commendable 95Mbps!
Dental tourism
This medical practice combined with the benefits of travel has really put Bucharest on the map. Eastern Europe, in general, is known for this type of tourism because dental services are incredibly affordable yet on par with global service standards. People from literally all over the world are coming to this city in search of professional and budget-friendly dental treatment at a substantial discount rate. So not only will you have the time of your life in this city but you will also leave it with a brighter smile!
The title as Little Paris
While traveling through the wide tree-lined boulevards as well as narrow old town cobbled streets, you will notice that the city boasts peculiar architectural diversity. You will find buildings in almost every European style available, from Art Deco and Art Nouveau to brutalist monuments and preserved traditional housing. The city may not be the cleanest, due to owning one of the largest mass transit systems in Europe, but it has an urban charm that no other city can match. In some part, you can also feel the French cultural influence on the surrounding edifices, which is why some folks call Bucharest the Paris of the Balkans or Little Paris.
Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg of Bucharest’s peculiarities. If you really want to delve deep and discover the city’s hidden gems, book a plane ticket and explore the unpredictable streets and turns for yourself. Bucharest never ceases to amaze those who have an adventurous spirit so what are you waiting for? It won’t cost you a fortune anyway and the payoff is huge!
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