Situated on the main street, Calea Victoriei, across from the former Royal Palace, its location is considered to be the best in the city. The social, economic and cultural centre of Romania, Bucharest is recognised as a European Cultural Capital. The city was once called Little Paris and is well-known for its tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and has a reputation for high life.

Bucharest has 37 museums, 22 theatres, opera houses and concert halls, 18 art galleries and several libraries and bookstores. Tourists from the world over come to Bucharest to enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic architecture and culture that is experiencing a new awakening. The city reflects an interesting heritage of mixed cultures influenced by the old Roman aristocracy educated in France, the German King Carol I and the communist regime.