Jilava
Travel Guide
Visit Jilava
Popular places to visit
![Palace of the Parliament which includes a sunset, heritage architecture and a fountain](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/104000/104366-Bucharest-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Palace of the Parliament
Wander through the extravagant and pompous rooms of this monstrous palace, which stands as a stark reminder of Romania’s troublesome communist years.
![Romanian Athenaeum showing a park, heritage architecture and theatre scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/104000/104473-Romanian-Athenaeum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Romanian Athenaeum
Watch a concert at this neoclassical theater, which owes its existence partly to financial donations from the citizens of Bucharest.
![Bucharest showing a square or plaza, a park and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/104000/104352-Bucharest-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Piata Unirii
Explore the great outdoors at Piata Unirii, a lovely green space in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
![Piata Romana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/66ccfce1c56401cb9d52cadbbc5cda82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Piata Romana
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you spend time at Piata Romana. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Bucharest Mall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b248cdfa6ef58c0e803fc897712e6eb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bucharest Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bucharest Mall during your stay in Bucharest. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
![University Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f307354ed178bb2fac0430e7516676da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
University Square
Find out about the history of Bucharest when you take a trip to University Square. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
![Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4520180/d6a2d61e-44ca-4d5b-9c5f-9dc2587908bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bucharest: Dracula's Castle, Peleș Castle & Brașov Day Trip
![Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48080331/d4540a75-9bee-4a7a-9d1e-4411c1d5b22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bucharest: Therme București Entry Ticket with Transportation
![Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450590/75782fe3-87df-496a-ac84-e76cf7e2423e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full-Day Excursion to Bulgaria from Bucharest
![Exclusive Tour of Draculas Castle and Brasov in Transylvania](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450588/d3a80920-8d1b-4396-bf0b-32369bce29fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Explore Transylvania: Day Trip to Peles, Dracula's Castle & Brasov
![National Village Museum and Salt Mine in a Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47404105/550014e5-da49-463b-b003-ffef66df0277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Village Museum and Salt Mine in a Day Tour
![2 Days 2 Countries: Visit Bulgaria in 2-Day Private Trip from Bucharest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201976/bde7651a-099d-4831-a830-6bf4cf4e630f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)