In earlier times Bucharest was the home of the Prince of Valachia, and these days the capital of Romania with its 2 million residents is a really well-kept secret: shops, galleries and bars are springing up like mushrooms. Nevertheless, in Bucharest you can discover the traditional Romania alongside its modern, urban side. To get an idea of how much variety Bucharest can offer, visit the Obor market where you’ll find the simple things of life, and compare with a visit to the second biggest building in the world, Ceauşescu’s enormous parliamentary palace.
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