Art & Museums

A museum of art in Bucharest located in the former home of Krikor Zambaccian (1889 -1962), a Romanian armenian businessman, a critically acclaimed art collector. The museum was founded in 1947, the pieces exhibited belonging to the impressive art collections donated by Krikor Zambaccian to the...

The official residence of the President of Romania, it also houses the Cotroceni National Museum.The construction of this new royal palace was commissioned to begin in the year 1893, the project being placed under the direction of the French architect Paul Gottereau. At the 30th day of December...

A Natural History museum, it is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. Originally established as the National Museum of Natural History on 3 November 1834, it was renamed in 1933 after the biologist Grigore Antipa who had administrated the museum...

The ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall, hosting also the George Enescu annual international music festival. Designed in neoclassical style with some more romantic touches by the french architect Albert Galleron, built on a property that had belonged to the Văcărescu...

The Colorful Mosque is a monument of culture built in the 15th century, and it was built up and expanded in the 19th century by Abdurrhman Pasha, Turkish feudal lord of the Tetovo Pashalik (Pasha’s district). It is located in the old part of Tetovo by the river Pena. It is square one room building...

An ethnographic open-air museum located in the Herăstrău Park from Bucuresti, showcasing traditional Romanian village life. It was created in 1936 by Dimitrie Gusti, Victor Ion Popa, and Henri H. Stahl. It extends to over 100,000 m2, and contains 272 authentic peasant farms and houses from all over...

The Ukraine State Aviation Museum (Museums of planes) offers a marvelous collection of Soviet built aircraft. Even if you're not interested in aviation this is still a great place to visit. Kiev is home to the Antonov Design Bureau. You'll see rare Antonov types on display. There are plenty of...