Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. With about 2 million inhabitants, it is the sixth most populous city in the European Union.
The architectural style of this city in the period between the two world wars was influenced by French architecture, being nicknamed 'Micul Paris' (Little Paris).
Among the city's main highlights are the Arcul de Triumf and the Palace of Parliament, which is considered the largest palace in the world.
A tour through Romanian main festivities