Location of Bucharest, Capital of Romania
Bucharest: Romania's Capital in the Southeast
Bucharest is situated in the southeastern part of Romania, in the historical region of Muntenia (Wallachia).
- It lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River.
- It is the nation's political, economic, cultural, and transport hub.
- Known for its eclectic architecture: Belle Époque palaces, Communist-era blocks (like the Palace of Parliament), and historic churches.