Many visit the Romanian capital Bucharest for about two or three days, this is the perfect time to see the city and understand why it is often referred to as the "Paris of the East". From great museums to huge parks, tall buildings, chic restaurants and vibrant nightlife, Bucharest has plenty to do. The charm of Bucharest is revealed as you explore its vast city parks, admire the art, and exhibits in its superb museums, and get lost in the gritty yet charming streets that wind through the Old City. Escape from the city centre and explore one of Bucharest's most authentic sights. The Village Museum is a must-see for anyone who does not have the chance to explore the Romanian countryside outside of Bucharest. Located in Herastrau, the largest park in Bucharest, the National Art Museum is one of the best open-air museums in Romania. The museum houses more than three hundred rural monuments, including old churches, traditional houses, and installations from distinct parts of Romania. Named after Romania's most famous biologist, the museum has over 2,000 exhibits including dinosaur fossils, minerals, plants, and animals native to Romania. Today, the Royal Palace in Bucharest houses the National Museum of Art of Romania, so when you visit the museum, you will be able to see both the works of art on display and its beautiful interior. The National Museum of Romanian Art is in the former Royal Palace on Revolution Square. This Bucharest museum collection consists of medieval and contemporary Romanian art. In this amazing museum, you can see various works of art, from medieval and modern Romanian art to Western European, East Asian, and Islamic world art. Located in Herastrau Park, this sprawling museum features more than 250 buildings representing Romanian rural architecture, from farms and peasant houses to churches, watermills, and thatched barns. At the Dimitri Gusti National Village Museum, you can observe traditional village life in Romania. Little can be learned from a museum piece (not that there are museums in the capital dedicated to Romania's communist past). During your trip to Bucharest, you should include the National Art Museum of Romania on your list of places to visit in Bucharest. If there is only one place you need to see in Bucharest, it is the Palace of the Parliament, also called the People's Palace. The Palace of the Parliament, one of the largest buildings of its kind and a landmark of Romania's communist history, is a must-see for every visitor to Bucharest. Visit the Art Collection Museum for fine Romanian art, visit the Storka Museum for fascinating frescoes, visit the Melik House and experience the oldest house in Bucharest. You can learn about the twists and turns of Romanian history at the National Military Museum and the Romanian National History Museum, review simple life at the Romanian Peasant Museum.