Explore Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is known as the “Paris of the east” because of it,s Art Nouveau architecture and grand municipal buildings which are often French-designed.
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Language Spoken
Romanian is the official language but some of the locals do speak English.
Currency & Time Zone
IEU
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Meals
Expect to pay around 30Lei (R124) a meal for two at an inexpensive restaurant and up to 150Lei (R620) for a three-course mealDrinks
Beer prices range CHFom 8Lei (R33) to 10Lei (R41).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting fee of around 2Lei (R8) and also 2Lei (R8) for every kilometer therafter.General Transport
In order to use the public transportation you have to buy a Activ card in advance for around 3Lei (R12) which you can load with credits. A one day unlimited pass wil be around 8Lei (R33).Things to do in Bucharest
The top attractions to visit in Bucharest are Herastrau Park, Muzeul Naţional al Satului, The Ceausescu Mansion, Stavropoleos Monastery, and The Palace of Parliament.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans traveling to Bucharest require a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure date as well as a visitor visa.