Huffington Post: 5 reasons Bucharest is the Paris of Eastern Europe

Stephanie Be, of Huffington Post, paints a Parisian picture for Bucharest in a special editorial on the popular news site called “5 reasons Bucharest is the Paris of Eastern Europe”.

“Eiffel Tower and Mona Lisa aside, Bucharest has a lot like Paris to offer. Bucharest is the go-to for diplomatic convenes, and the sophisticated host to the George Enescu Festival and International Competition (classical music festival). (…) Bucharest boasts a young, edgy nightlife. In Bucharest, the “Little Paris”, proper luxuries are reflected in cost. However, common amenities are unbelievably affordable”, Stephanie Be writes.

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Here are the five reasons that Stephanie Be gives that make Bucharest a cost-effective alternative to Paris.

1. The Palace of Parliament is well worth a visit.

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2. The parks are perfect: the author highly recommends visiting the Cismigiu Gardens (pictured), Carol Park, the Botanical Gardens, Tineretului Park, Titan/Alexandru Ion Cuza Park, and Herăstrău Park.

3. Cafes and Nightlife: Bucharest’s Old Town is described as a “strip for booze, babes and bread”.

4. History in the Making: After earning the nickname of “Little Paris”, Bucharest has a New Old Town that is “booming economically and culturally”.

5. The french influence is everywhere, even though Bucharest and Paris are very distinct cities.