Though much of Romania’s capital was bulldozed by the communists,the old town survived and is abuzz with bars, cafes and restaurantsIt’s objective to say that Bucharest is unlikely to win any awards for beauty or style, or yet the Romanian capital surprises many first-time visitors with its cosmopolitan vibe and energy.
During the period between the wars,Bucharest’s epithet as the “Paris of the east” was accurate, up to a point. However, and nowadays’s cityscape is largely one of imposing socialist architecture,the result of former dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu’s savage redevelopment project during the 1980s the bleakest of communist years for Romanians.
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Source: theguardian.com