The history of Bucharest has come a long way before the capital became the city it is today. The legend has it that Bucharest was founded by a shepherd named Bucur, but historical sources indicate that it was most likely established at the end of the 14th century by the medieval prince Mircea the Old on the grounds of a small fortification.
The capital of Romania has lots of charming lanes through the Old Town which will make you discover the history on every step. Wandering what is Bucharest famous for, you need to know, that between mixture of building from different centuries there are many hidden cafés, forgotten architectural gems on tucked away corners. This makes the city of Bucharest unique. In some parts (like Calea Victoriei) you can see French influence on the buildings.
The actions of the communist governments put an end to Bucharest’s interwar atmosphere. A grey architecture, typical for Eastern communist regimes invaded the capital, reaching its peak during Nicolae Ceausescu’s time in power (1965-1989) when many emblematic constructions were demolished and tens of thousands of people relocated to make room for the World Record House of the People. The palace is not only the largest building in Europe, but second largest after the Penthagon. Parliament of Bucharest has nearly four million square feet and one thousand rooms, including seat of the Romanian Parliament, senate, the chamber of deputies, three museums and an international conference center. In terms of weight, it’s the heaviest building in the world.
Moreover, as it’s the capital of Romania is also a cultural center of the country. When you come to Bucharest from the airport, you will most likely pass next to the Triumphal Arch. The ‘Paris of the East’ has its own Arc de Triomphe – built in 1935 to commemorate the reunification of Romania in 1918. This is why people call the city of Bucharest the little Paris.
Reference:
https://www.uncover-romania.com/attractions/cities/history-of-bucharest/
https://visitbucharest.today/