

Bucharest is a modern metropolis with near 3 million population famous for its vast boulevards lined with trees and French influenced architecture. Two airports serve Bucharest - Henri Coanda also known as Otopeni airport located 17km north of the city center and Baneasa airport situated 9 km northwest from downtown. Bucharest has a rich cultural must-see attractions list with over 40 museums, 20 theaters and art galleries, concert halls and an opera house. Bucharest is 80 km from Rousse and 300 km from Varna in Bulgaria. Useful telephone numbers for Bucharest are: Bucharest Area Code - 21, Ambulance - 961, Police - 955, Fire Department - 981, City Hall - 21, Business Bureau - 980, International calls +971.