National Museum of Romanian History

The National Museum of Romanian History (Muzeul National de Istorie a României) is housed in a beautiful neoclassical structure that was originally constructed for the Romanian postal service. Since 1970, the museum's 60 rooms have housed the most intriguing historical exhibits from prehistoric to modern times. The largest permanent exhibit is a massive replica of Trajan's Column, built in honor of the conquering Roman emperor Trajan, who defeated Romania's ancient Dacian tribes in the second century.

Thousands of gold items and Neolithic artifacts, including Geto-Dacian jewelry, can be found in the Romanian Treasury. The Romanian Crown Jewels are on permanent display, including stunning emerald pieces made for Queen Marie, the wife of Romanian King Ferdinand. Gold artifacts from the 4th-century Pietroasele Treasures are also on display. Prior to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, it was thought to be the most valuable treasure collection in the world.

The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History (Muzeul National de Istorie Naturală Grigore Antipa), also known as the Antipa Museum, should be on your list of Bucharest attractions. It was recently renovated and now houses everything from interactive exhibits to traditional displays of animal species from all over the world.

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Address: Calea Victoriei 12, București 030026, Romania

Phone: +40 21 315 8207

Website: https://www.mnir.ro/