Bucharest attractions, Romania
Reviews > Europe > Romania > Bucharest > Bucharest attractions
by National Library of Romania are beginning in St. Sava College library and it was opened in 1838 having at that time 1000 volumes. In the year 1859 after the revolution the library receives the status of national library, but in the year 1901 is removed and the volumes are transferred to the Romanian Academy Library until 1955. Starting with the year 1990 the State Library receives the name of National Library, the title is still present.
The library now has approximately 13000000 units of encyclopedic literature. The library fund may be organized into 2 categories, the first: The current Funds includes romanian and foreign creations, newspapers, books, magazines and the second: The special collections funds refers to manuscripts, historical archives, bibliophily, cartography, prints, photographs.
Things about Bucharest you may be interested in
1. May 4, 2008 What to see in the Parliament Palace of Bucharest (Bucharest)
2. May 4, 2008 Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest (Bucharest)
3. May 4, 2008 Bucharest attractions (Bucharest)
Start from beginning | 1 - 3 Journal overview
Read about Bucharest in our travel-guide
Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in BucharestBest club in Bucharest
Recommended Bucharest Guide
Bucharest History
The city of Bucharest is the most important industrial as well as political hub for the country of Romania. It is also the capital city for Romania and hence one can understand the importance of Bucharest for the government as well as the locals of Romania. The history of Bucharest faced many ups and downs since its birth till the date when it was named the capital of Romania. It was the year 1459 when Vlad III (the Wallachian prince) used to use this land as his residence. During those days the city was called as the Citadel of Bucureşti. The residence of Vlad III was called as Curtea Veche or the old prince court in English. The monument... Read more »
Recent reviews for Bucharest
Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
Mihai Voda Monastery is part of the oldest buildings in Bucharest, preserved until today. It was built on the ruins of an old church, in 1594, founded by Michael the Brave. Originally it was surrounded by a high wall, with a fortress, but... Read more »
What to see in the Parliament Palace of Bucharest - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
The Parliament Palace is also know as Casa Poporului (House of the People). It is a colossal edifice with a length of 270 m, width of 240 m, height of 86 m and 92 m below ground. In total there are 20 levels of which 8 are below ground.... Read more »
Best club in Bucharest - Mar 27, 2010, by Anonymous
Bachelor parties offer men about to be married their last chance to have a little fun before it is time to get married and become devoted to only one person. Traditionally, a new wife isn't going to let her husband head out to the... Read more »
More reviews you might be interested in
Prague reviews - Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is just like a Fairy tale, it's lovely scenery makes the country a noteworthy destination. The country is in the heart of...
The Czech Republic
Koln reviews - Germany
Cologne is one of the oldest cities in germany and nice to look at. There you can barely see history in every part of the normal life. A lot of...
Cologne, the city of Roman ruins
Peniscola reviews - Spain
Peniscola (Stadt im Meer) Über Peniscola Peniscola liegt mitten im spanischen Mittelmeer. Auf der Insel fehlen Orangen-, Oliven- und...
Sie müssen sehen Peniscola
Csopak reviews - Hungary
After spending a few days at my home town again, we decided to take off again to Lake Balaton, Hungary. My family has a house there and it's really...
Trip to my house at lake Balaton in Hungary
Pompei reviews - Italy
We went there with the university and spent altogether 8 days listening to reports and regarded some exceptional buildings and findings. The...
My visit at the ancient Pompei
Taipei reviews - Taiwan
In Taipei, you'll find Almond Milk everywhere as well as Soy Milk. For Vegans and those who are lactose intolerant, you'll love Taipei! Ofcourse...
What to drink in Taipei
Jersey reviews - Arkansas
Get into Princeton – no matter how well you did in school! Take a scenic walking tour of Princeton, the parks are very pleasant and everyone...
Visiting Princeton University
San Jose reviews - California
When you’re going to San Jose you should try hiring Elite Limousine as you transportation service. I've used San Jose Limo Service, on...
Want to experience San Jose Limo Services?
Seattle reviews - Washington
Seattle is also known as the Emerald City. This is the result of a nickname-seeking contest held in 1982. Before this, it was called the Queen City...
A visit to Seattle, the Emerald City
Courmayeur reviews - Italy
Courmayeur is the ultimate ski destination enjoying a phenomenal resort location at the end of Italy's Aosta Valley next to the Mont Blanc Tunnel...
Courmayeur, the best place to ski in Italy
© Copyright 2004 - 2024 Travelgrove, Inc.