Bucharest (Rough Guides Snapshot Romania)

Book excerpt: The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is the ultimate travel guide to this absorbing capital city. It leads you through Bucharest with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the crumbling Old Town to the colossal Palace of Parliament and from the city's pleasant green spaces right out to the northern suburbs. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest also covers the top places to visit outside the city, including Mogosoaia Palace, Snagov and Clejani, a centre for Gypsy music. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Romania, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the whole country, including transport, food, drink, costs, activities, health, safety and tourist information. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Romania. The Rough Guides Snapshot Romania: Bucharest is equivalent to 60 printed pages.