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March 24, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Bucharest, Romania Packing Round 1. All of these facts are true of Bucharest in relation to Romania except BIGGEST PORT . 2. Bucharest was once called "Little PARIS ." 3. You'll want to have a wallet filled with LEI when shopping in Bucharest. 4. Bucharest became famous during the rein of Vlad Tepes, who inspired the fictional DRACULA . 5. Four main squares are Piata Romana, Piata Universitatii, Piata Unirii and Piata VICTORIEI . 6. Bucharest's OTOPEMI International Airport offers flights to most European capitals. Picture: large several story building Departure Round 1. These rings of hard bread topped with salt crystals are common sidewalk fair. COVRIGI 2. The Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest has denounced plans to build a DRACULA THEME PARK in Romania. 3. This Oscar-winning 2003 movie was filmed about 100 miles from Bucharest. COLD MOUNTAIN 4. Bucharest is situated on the Dambovita, a tributary of the DANUBE River. 5. This popular ski resort is a popular day trip from Bucharest. SINAIA Picture: Orthodox church On Tour 1. The 1989 Revolution ended the regime of this dictator that was tried and executed. NICOLAE CEAUSESCU 2. Hanul lui manuc is a famous old INN . 3. A highlight of the National History Museum is its basement exhibits of gold and PRECIOUS STONES . 4. Central Bucharest contains the ruins of Vlad Tepes PRINCELY COURT that date back to 1462. 5. Historical RED BRICK Cretulescu Church was built from 1720-22. 6. Beautiful Herastrau Park surrounds the interesting VILLAGE Museum. 7. It's helpful to know that Cotnari, Odopesti and Tarnave are brands of Romanian WINE . Picture: arch 8. This Art Gallery is housed in the former ROYAL PALACE . 9. This building was the centerpiece of Ceausescu's attempt to glorify Bucharest. PALACE OF PARLIAMENT 10. The city's most popular drinking spots are the Planter's Club and TERMINUS . 11. "Soseaua Kiseleff" was the most prestigious RESIDENTIAL area during the Communist era. 12. The city's oldest park, called CISMIGIU Garden, is a popular place to spend a summer day. Bonus Question One Expect to see this at the National Cotroceni Museum. 17th-CENTURY ART Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Romania is Bucharest found? Area 5 Picture: domed building with columns and garden Slide Show 1. Ceausescu called the landmark Palace of Parliament this. HOUSE OF THE PEOPLE 2. The landmark STAVROPOLEOS Church, built by a Greek monk, is protected by UNESCO. 3. The landmark Triumphal Arch was constructed in 1936 to commemorate this. REUNIFICATION 4. The Romanian Athenaeum is home to Bucharest's GEORGE ENESCU Philharmonic Orchestra. Clues for next destination: Historic ruins Desert Triumphal arch Mosques |