Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, good crowd, beautiful terrace with lots of vegetation. Probably the best party spot in the city, only 3 min by foot from our home.
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Control Club
4 Strada Constantin MilleLive music, good crowd, beautiful terrace with lots of vegetation. Probably the best party spot in the city, only 3 min by foot from our home.
Craft beer, nice space, 3 min away from my home, also reachable through the park.
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Beans&Dots Speciality Coffee Shop & Concept Store
23-25 Strada Ion BrezoianuCraft beer, nice space, 3 min away from my home, also reachable through the park.
Late night bar, good restaurant as well as coffee place, open till very late at night with a large outdoor terrace comfortable also during chilly nights as it has outdoor heaters.
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Légère Cafe
5 Piața C. A. RosettiLate night bar, good restaurant as well as coffee place, open till very late at night with a large outdoor terrace comfortable also during chilly nights as it has outdoor heaters.
As soon as the temperature reaches around 20 degrees, J’ai Bistrot the garden takes out its wooden benches and tables, umbrellas, hammocks, chill vibes and folding beach chairs to inaugurate the urban warm season. The crowd is a good mix of young professionals, freelancers, families, dogs, hipsters and old hippies. A good place to have a chat and a drink in a very relaxed atmosphere. Possibly the most child-friendly environment in the city, also great for dog-owners. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They serve plat du jour, also soup of the day and vegetarian dishes. They often host concerts and events at the weekends. 20 min walk from my house.
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J’ai Bistrot
55 Calea GrivițeiAs soon as the temperature reaches around 20 degrees, J’ai Bistrot the garden takes out its wooden benches and tables, umbrellas, hammocks, chill vibes and folding beach chairs to inaugurate the urban warm season. The crowd is a good mix of young professionals, freelancers, families, dogs, hipsters and old hippies. A good place to have a chat and a drink in a very relaxed atmosphere. Possibly the most child-friendly environment in the city, also great for dog-owners. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They serve plat du jour, also soup of the day and vegetarian dishes. They often host concerts and events at the weekends. 20 min walk from my house.
Many consider Acuarela to be an alternative place. It offers a good selection of teas, beers and wines in atmospheric surroundings. The building’s attic is decorated like a cosy home with familiar objects, while the open terrace has umbrellas as its roof, and doors as its tables. The best part is that it’s set in a green, leafy garden. Acuarela is also home to the Imbold Gallery – exhibition space dedicated to young Romanian artists. The graphic works on display are frequently changing, and according to the curator, it’s the perfect place to experience contemporary art. Concerts and theatre performances take place on the terrace almost every weekend. This bar's toilet is the coolest in town.
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Bistro "Acuarela"
Nr 40 Strada PolonăMany consider Acuarela to be an alternative place. It offers a good selection of teas, beers and wines in atmospheric surroundings. The building’s attic is decorated like a cosy home with familiar objects, while the open terrace has umbrellas as its roof, and doors as its tables. The best part is that it’s set in a green, leafy garden. Acuarela is also home to the Imbold Gallery – exhibition space dedicated to young Romanian artists. The graphic works on display are frequently changing, and according to the curator, it’s the perfect place to experience contemporary art. Concerts and theatre performances take place on the terrace almost every weekend. This bar's toilet is the coolest in town.
Little, cosy space with nice music, friendly staff and a good range of drinks, plus a summer terrace in the middle of Cismigiu Park. My favourite place to enjoy a drink in the park, 7 min away from home.
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Zona Liberă Butic
31 Bulevardul Schitu MăgureanuLittle, cosy space with nice music, friendly staff and a good range of drinks, plus a summer terrace in the middle of Cismigiu Park. My favourite place to enjoy a drink in the park, 7 min away from home.
Parks & Nature
This perfect place to relax at any time of the day is just around the corner from our flat (we're located on an entrance into the park) that features quiet alleys, benches, open-air cafés, a great playground for children. Boats and paddle boats are available for rent in the summer, so you can also take a romantic ride on the lake.
Originally designed by the German landscape gardener Wilhelm Meyer in the 1850s as an English garden, Cişmigiu is still a favorite place of walk for many Bucharesters. As a charming detail, the oldest newspaper kiosk in Bucharest can be seen near the entrance from Bd. Regina Elisabeta (45 sec walk from my house).
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Cișmigiu Park
Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaThis perfect place to relax at any time of the day is just around the corner from our flat (we're located on an entrance into the park) that features quiet alleys, benches, open-air cafés, a great playground for children. Boats and paddle boats are available for rent in the summer, so you can also take a romantic ride on the lake.
Originally designed by the German landscape gardener Wilhelm Meyer in the 1850s as an English garden, Cişmigiu is still a favorite place of walk for many Bucharesters. As a charming detail, the oldest newspaper kiosk in Bucharest can be seen near the entrance from Bd. Regina Elisabeta (45 sec walk from my house).
The Botanic Garden is more than 150 years old and has a special place in the hearts of Bucharest people. Children enjoy watching the fish, turtles and ducklings in the small ponds. Students explore the glasshouses with exotic plants. Lovers seek the hidden spots behind the old trees. Seniors enjoy a walk on the peaceful alleys. Apart from the native species, a vast array of nonnative trees and flowers are acclimated and thrive in the garden. The largest greenhouse is set up as a tropical forest. A botanic museum with over 5,000 species of plants is housed by a recently renovated beautiful building in the Brancovan style.
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Gradina Botanica station
The Botanic Garden is more than 150 years old and has a special place in the hearts of Bucharest people. Children enjoy watching the fish, turtles and ducklings in the small ponds. Students explore the glasshouses with exotic plants. Lovers seek the hidden spots behind the old trees. Seniors enjoy a walk on the peaceful alleys. Apart from the native species, a vast array of nonnative trees and flowers are acclimated and thrive in the garden. The largest greenhouse is set up as a tropical forest. A botanic museum with over 5,000 species of plants is housed by a recently renovated beautiful building in the Brancovan style.
Monumental in design, the island was left unfinished when the revolution came in 1989. It was supposed to be one of Bucharest's main recreational sites. Now, the walk there is quite pleasant with the lake on one side and the many-colored yet bleak blocks of flats on the other side being a landmark of the reminiscent communist times. (25 min away by taxi or 55 min away by public transportation)
Morii Lake Island
Monumental in design, the island was left unfinished when the revolution came in 1989. It was supposed to be one of Bucharest's main recreational sites. Now, the walk there is quite pleasant with the lake on one side and the many-colored yet bleak blocks of flats on the other side being a landmark of the reminiscent communist times. (25 min away by taxi or 55 min away by public transportation)
You should come and see it because is unknown to almost all the people visiting the city, because of its size and because it is hidden right in the middle of the city and also because you will feel like in Paris. The walk to the park will take from the bustling center to the quiet center and also if you will close your eyes you will feel the perfume of the Belle Epoque of Bucharest around you. Built in 1905 to honour the memory of Cazzavillan, the founder of the Romanian New York Times called "Universul". Especially lovely in the summer after 19:00.
Luigi Cazzavillan Park
You should come and see it because is unknown to almost all the people visiting the city, because of its size and because it is hidden right in the middle of the city and also because you will feel like in Paris. The walk to the park will take from the bustling center to the quiet center and also if you will close your eyes you will feel the perfume of the Belle Epoque of Bucharest around you. Built in 1905 to honour the memory of Cazzavillan, the founder of the Romanian New York Times called "Universul". Especially lovely in the summer after 19:00.
Largest park of Bucharest, Romania, around Lake Herăstrău. The park has an area of about 187 ha, of which 74 ha is the lake. The area of the park has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, traces of settlements being found at the Herăstrău sand quarry, including flint tools made by the Mousterian culture, a culture generally associated with the Neanderthals. During the quaternary glaciation, the area was inhabited by large mammals such as the woolly rhinoceros and the mammoth, bones of the latter being found in the Herăstrău sand quarry. By the mid-19th century, Herăstrău was the main promenade area used by the Romanian élite for walks.
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Herăstrău Lake
Largest park of Bucharest, Romania, around Lake Herăstrău. The park has an area of about 187 ha, of which 74 ha is the lake. The area of the park has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, traces of settlements being found at the Herăstrău sand quarry, including flint tools made by the Mousterian culture, a culture generally associated with the Neanderthals. During the quaternary glaciation, the area was inhabited by large mammals such as the woolly rhinoceros and the mammoth, bones of the latter being found in the Herăstrău sand quarry. By the mid-19th century, Herăstrău was the main promenade area used by the Romanian élite for walks.
Sightseeing
The Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. 5 min away from my flat, by foot.
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Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinThe Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. 5 min away from my flat, by foot.
Cercul Militar Naţional (Palace of the National Military Circle) also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style. During the 1919 German occupation of Bucharest in the First World War, the building's interiors were devastated. After the end of the war, the palace was officially inaugurated in in 1923. Today, the National Military Circle is considered a historic & architectural monument. It's the central cultural institution of the Romanian army. The restaurant & terrace are open to the public.
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National Military Club
1 Strada Constantin MilleCercul Militar Naţional (Palace of the National Military Circle) also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style. During the 1919 German occupation of Bucharest in the First World War, the building's interiors were devastated. After the end of the war, the palace was officially inaugurated in in 1923. Today, the National Military Circle is considered a historic & architectural monument. It's the central cultural institution of the Romanian army. The restaurant & terrace are open to the public.
Cărtureşti Carusel bookshop is the most spectacular example of the massive regeneration project that has transformed many of the Bucharest hitherto grubby-looking streets and buildings. Carusel is situated in the old town, on strada Lipscani. Besides the architecural interest this book shop has, it is also a great spot for buying souvenirs. It takes a 12 min walk from my house.
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Cărturești Carusel
55 Strada LipscaniCărtureşti Carusel bookshop is the most spectacular example of the massive regeneration project that has transformed many of the Bucharest hitherto grubby-looking streets and buildings. Carusel is situated in the old town, on strada Lipscani. Besides the architecural interest this book shop has, it is also a great spot for buying souvenirs. It takes a 12 min walk from my house.
Stavropoleos monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is a masterpiece of Brancovan architectural style and a little oasis of tranquility in the heart of the old town. It's also one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Bucharest, due to the rich stone-carved decorations and frescoes painted on the walls; an architectural must-see. Stavropoleos monastery is also one of the very few churches in the old town center which survived the Big Fire in 1847, that destroyed a large part of the old city. You should come here in summer and spend some time in the courtyard. At a 10 min walking distance from my house.
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I-Stavropoleos Monastery
4 Strada StavropoleosStavropoleos monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is a masterpiece of Brancovan architectural style and a little oasis of tranquility in the heart of the old town. It's also one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Bucharest, due to the rich stone-carved decorations and frescoes painted on the walls; an architectural must-see. Stavropoleos monastery is also one of the very few churches in the old town center which survived the Big Fire in 1847, that destroyed a large part of the old city. You should come here in summer and spend some time in the courtyard. At a 10 min walking distance from my house.
Palace of Parliament is indisputably jaw-dropping. Constructed at Ceauşescu’s behest, its scale and opulence are head-spinning: 12 storeys (including four underground levels, one a nuclear bunker), 1,100 rooms, 4,500 chandeliers, and so on – although apparently not even 700 architects could satisfy Ceauşescu’s, or rather his wife’s, ever-changing whims. Guided tours (£5) take in a dozen or so of the largest and most extravagant rooms and conclude on the balconied terrace, affording fabulous views down bulevardul Unirii.
It's 15 min away from my place by public transportation and a 25 min away walk.
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Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuPalace of Parliament is indisputably jaw-dropping. Constructed at Ceauşescu’s behest, its scale and opulence are head-spinning: 12 storeys (including four underground levels, one a nuclear bunker), 1,100 rooms, 4,500 chandeliers, and so on – although apparently not even 700 architects could satisfy Ceauşescu’s, or rather his wife’s, ever-changing whims. Guided tours (£5) take in a dozen or so of the largest and most extravagant rooms and conclude on the balconied terrace, affording fabulous views down bulevardul Unirii.
It's 15 min away from my place by public transportation and a 25 min away walk.
For some Ceauşescu-linked culture, head to the Piata Revolutiei (the Revolution Square) and check out the pockmarked buildings. The square was the focal point of fighting during the 1989 revolution, which led to the end of the dictator’s regime. From the square you can see the balcony where Ceauşescu gave his last speech before fleeing the building by helicopter. The square is at 8 min walking distance from my home.
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Revolution Square
Piața RevoluțieiFor some Ceauşescu-linked culture, head to the Piata Revolutiei (the Revolution Square) and check out the pockmarked buildings. The square was the focal point of fighting during the 1989 revolution, which led to the end of the dictator’s regime. From the square you can see the balcony where Ceauşescu gave his last speech before fleeing the building by helicopter. The square is at 8 min walking distance from my home.
Macca-Villacrosse passage, connecting Calea Victoriei and a smaller street opening onto the banking headquarter in Lipscani area, was completed in 1891 and looks quite similar to other glass covered passages in Milan and Paris - which were quite fashionable at the turn of the 20th century.
The Villacrosse passage is the best place in town to smoke water pipe with a variety of different flavors in one of the Egyptian themed cafes or to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. Some small boutiques stand side by side with some old-fashioned stores and jewelry shops and are a reminder of the initial commercial character of this place.
The Villacrosse passage is at a 9 min away walk from my home.
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Pasajul Vilacrosse
Pasajul VillacrosseMacca-Villacrosse passage, connecting Calea Victoriei and a smaller street opening onto the banking headquarter in Lipscani area, was completed in 1891 and looks quite similar to other glass covered passages in Milan and Paris - which were quite fashionable at the turn of the 20th century.
The Villacrosse passage is the best place in town to smoke water pipe with a variety of different flavors in one of the Egyptian themed cafes or to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. Some small boutiques stand side by side with some old-fashioned stores and jewelry shops and are a reminder of the initial commercial character of this place.
The Villacrosse passage is at a 9 min away walk from my home.
During your visit to the old town, be sure not to miss Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn)! Tourists and locals simply love it, because of its welcoming and unique appearance and because it provides refreshing shade in the torrid summer heat. After significant repair and renovation works they recently opened a Romanian and a Lebanese restaurant. Built by an Armenian called Emanuel Mârzaian (Manuc), one of the richest and most influential merchants of his times in the Balkan region, Manuc's Inn was built about two hundred years ago, providing lodging and shelter for the caravans on their trade routes. It is located within a 15 min walk from my home.
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Manuc's Inn
62 Strada HalelorDuring your visit to the old town, be sure not to miss Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn)! Tourists and locals simply love it, because of its welcoming and unique appearance and because it provides refreshing shade in the torrid summer heat. After significant repair and renovation works they recently opened a Romanian and a Lebanese restaurant. Built by an Armenian called Emanuel Mârzaian (Manuc), one of the richest and most influential merchants of his times in the Balkan region, Manuc's Inn was built about two hundred years ago, providing lodging and shelter for the caravans on their trade routes. It is located within a 15 min walk from my home.
Eastern Orthodox church commissioned in 1720–1722 and built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace and 5 min away from our house.
In the early days of the communist regime, Kretzulescu Church was slated for demolition, but was saved due to efforts of architects such as Henriette Delavrancea-Gibory.
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Kretzulescu Church
45-47 Calea VictorieiEastern Orthodox church commissioned in 1720–1722 and built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace and 5 min away from our house.
In the early days of the communist regime, Kretzulescu Church was slated for demolition, but was saved due to efforts of architects such as Henriette Delavrancea-Gibory.
This monument was builded on the place from where since the beginning of the last century all distances from Bucharest to other towns were measured. At the edge of the monument many names of cities in the Romania of 1913 are written in the respective direction. It took over 60 years to finalize the monument started in 1937 and inaugurated only in 1998.
Monumentul Kilometrul zero
33 Bulevardul Corneliu CoposuThis monument was builded on the place from where since the beginning of the last century all distances from Bucharest to other towns were measured. At the edge of the monument many names of cities in the Romania of 1913 are written in the respective direction. It took over 60 years to finalize the monument started in 1937 and inaugurated only in 1998.
Near city center you can find a place where time stops: a small but beautiful garden with old trees and a little church. It is a peaceful and quiet place where you can breathe, think and relax.
Schitul Dârvari
3 Strada Schitul DârvariNear city center you can find a place where time stops: a small but beautiful garden with old trees and a little church. It is a peaceful and quiet place where you can breathe, think and relax.
Construction began in 1952 and was completed in 1956. The building was named Casa Scînteii (Scînteia was the name of the Romanian Communist Party's official newspaper). It was designed in the pure (albeit comparatively small-scale) style of Soviet Socialist realism, resembling the main building of the Moscow State University, and was intended to house all of Bucharest's printing presses, the newsrooms and their staff.
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Casa Presei Libere
1 Piața Presei LibereConstruction began in 1952 and was completed in 1956. The building was named Casa Scînteii (Scînteia was the name of the Romanian Communist Party's official newspaper). It was designed in the pure (albeit comparatively small-scale) style of Soviet Socialist realism, resembling the main building of the Moscow State University, and was intended to house all of Bucharest's printing presses, the newsrooms and their staff.
One of Bucharest’s top tourist attractions because of its architectural value, 7 min from our house. If the bottom floors look like a historic building, towards the top, it turns into a modern style skyscraper. Built at the end of the 19th century, in December 1989, the building was almost entirely burned down and destroyed as it was suspected to shelter terrorists. After December 1989, the house was split into two: half of it became the headquarters for the Romanian Academy, while the second half belonged to the Union of Romanian Architects. Built in the French Renaissance architectural style, the landmark retains from the former imposing building two facades.
Uniunea Arhitecților din România
48 Str. Jean Louis CalderonOne of Bucharest’s top tourist attractions because of its architectural value, 7 min from our house. If the bottom floors look like a historic building, towards the top, it turns into a modern style skyscraper. Built at the end of the 19th century, in December 1989, the building was almost entirely burned down and destroyed as it was suspected to shelter terrorists. After December 1989, the house was split into two: half of it became the headquarters for the Romanian Academy, while the second half belonged to the Union of Romanian Architects. Built in the French Renaissance architectural style, the landmark retains from the former imposing building two facades.
A major architectural landmark of the city and an example of the historic times Bucharest. The eclectic architecture combining a luxuriant ornamental repertoire harmonically used for the facade as well as for the interiors, fully reflects the atmosphere of the 1900’s.
Comprised of a spectacular ballroom, serving also as a theater and a concert hall, with a library, a bowling alley and many rooms and shops on the ground level, it was an impressive structure interfusing architectural styles of the most renowned buildings of that time: the Chamber of Commerce, the Romanian Post Office, the CEC Savings House and the Supreme Court of Justice, all built during the same period.
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Bragadiru Palace
147-153 Calea RahoveiA major architectural landmark of the city and an example of the historic times Bucharest. The eclectic architecture combining a luxuriant ornamental repertoire harmonically used for the facade as well as for the interiors, fully reflects the atmosphere of the 1900’s.
Comprised of a spectacular ballroom, serving also as a theater and a concert hall, with a library, a bowling alley and many rooms and shops on the ground level, it was an impressive structure interfusing architectural styles of the most renowned buildings of that time: the Chamber of Commerce, the Romanian Post Office, the CEC Savings House and the Supreme Court of Justice, all built during the same period.
Located in the capital’s center, near Palace of Parliament, The Ark is one of the most interesting heritage buildings in Bucharest. Initially built for The Commodities Stock Exchange in 1898, it was completely renovated in 2008 and now hosts not only office spaces but also events in a unique interior. Next to the main flower market of Bucharest.
The Ark
150 Str. UranusLocated in the capital’s center, near Palace of Parliament, The Ark is one of the most interesting heritage buildings in Bucharest. Initially built for The Commodities Stock Exchange in 1898, it was completely renovated in 2008 and now hosts not only office spaces but also events in a unique interior. Next to the main flower market of Bucharest.
Built in eclectic style in 1900, the palace is topped by a glass and metal dome. The entrance features an arch supported by two pairs of columns in composite style. The four corners are decorated with gables and coats of arms and ending in Renaissance domes. 7 min by foot from our home.
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Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
13 Calea VictorieiBuilt in eclectic style in 1900, the palace is topped by a glass and metal dome. The entrance features an arch supported by two pairs of columns in composite style. The four corners are decorated with gables and coats of arms and ending in Renaissance domes. 7 min by foot from our home.
Arts & Culture
The permanent collection is revealing for a historical view of the Romanian art scene, often showing also special exhibitions. The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837. Only a 5 min away walk from my house.
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Iziko lezokuhlolwa kwezobuciko zeRomania
49-53 Calea VictorieiThe permanent collection is revealing for a historical view of the Romanian art scene, often showing also special exhibitions. The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837. Only a 5 min away walk from my house.
Independent theatre, sometimes showing plays with English subtitles. 3 minutes away from my house.
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Apollo111
23 - 25 Strada Ion BrezoianuIndependent theatre, sometimes showing plays with English subtitles. 3 minutes away from my house.
The first jazz cafe in Bucharest, great in the summer for it's beautiful terrace. Regularly hosting live concerts & theatre.
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Green Hours Jazz Cafe
120 Calea VictorieiThe first jazz cafe in Bucharest, great in the summer for it's beautiful terrace. Regularly hosting live concerts & theatre.
The Art Collections Museum, only a 10 min walk from my house.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamaziko Wamaziko
111 Calea VictorieiThe Art Collections Museum, only a 10 min walk from my house.
The Village Museum is an outdoor museum hosting ancient and traditional Romanian houses from different regions. It is on the shores of lake Herăstrău and exhibits vernacular architecture from all over Romania. Comprising some 300 dwellings – churches, workshops, windmills and so on – there’s much ground to cover, so keep a keen eye out for the ingenious dug-out (or “pit”) homes from Oltenia and the iconic wooden churches from Maramureş in northern Romania. It's 20 minutes away by bus from my house.
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Muzeul Satului station
Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffThe Village Museum is an outdoor museum hosting ancient and traditional Romanian houses from different regions. It is on the shores of lake Herăstrău and exhibits vernacular architecture from all over Romania. Comprising some 300 dwellings – churches, workshops, windmills and so on – there’s much ground to cover, so keep a keen eye out for the ingenious dug-out (or “pit”) homes from Oltenia and the iconic wooden churches from Maramureş in northern Romania. It's 20 minutes away by bus from my house.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) was open in 2001, activating Wing E4 of Parliament Palace since 2004, and in time it has become one of the most important contemporary art museums in Eastern Europe. It hosts very interesting temporary exhibitions on architecture, photography, sculpture and audio visual exhibitions. This space is a challenge for exhibitors - Romanian and international artists, curators and art critics - and an opportunity to give it a new meaning through their unconventional and creative ideas. MNAC owns an impressive digital archive of the images of Romanian modern and contemporary art; 20 min away from my house by public transportation, 30 min away by foot.
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MNAC - Inkampani Yezomculo Yamaningi YaseRomania
1-3 Calea 13 SeptembrieThe National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) was open in 2001, activating Wing E4 of Parliament Palace since 2004, and in time it has become one of the most important contemporary art museums in Eastern Europe. It hosts very interesting temporary exhibitions on architecture, photography, sculpture and audio visual exhibitions. This space is a challenge for exhibitors - Romanian and international artists, curators and art critics - and an opportunity to give it a new meaning through their unconventional and creative ideas. MNAC owns an impressive digital archive of the images of Romanian modern and contemporary art; 20 min away from my house by public transportation, 30 min away by foot.
Enescu is the internationally acclaimed Romanian composer, celebrated by an international music festival held in Bucharest every second year. The museum is housed by one of Bucharest’s flamboyant palaces, commissioned in the early 1900s in French Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo style by the wealthy statesman Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino. The museum gives a comprehensive overview of the composer’s life and works: photographs, musical instruments and original scores, conducting batons, dress coat, medals and diplomas. As he did not feel at home in the overwhelmingly ornate palace, he and his wife lived in the servants’ building behind the palace (open for visitors). A 15 min walk from my house.
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Iziko lezwe laseGeorge Enescu
141 Calea VictorieiEnescu is the internationally acclaimed Romanian composer, celebrated by an international music festival held in Bucharest every second year. The museum is housed by one of Bucharest’s flamboyant palaces, commissioned in the early 1900s in French Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo style by the wealthy statesman Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino. The museum gives a comprehensive overview of the composer’s life and works: photographs, musical instruments and original scores, conducting batons, dress coat, medals and diplomas. As he did not feel at home in the overwhelmingly ornate palace, he and his wife lived in the servants’ building behind the palace (open for visitors). A 15 min walk from my house.
Housed in a beautiful villa with neo-classical Italian statues on the street facade, this small museum, which also served as the painter's workshop, exhibits many paintings, collectibles and furniture created by Theodor Aman himself. Aman museum is the oldest museum in Bucharest (1908) and it was recently opened for the public after extensive renovation and refurbishment. You may admire the fine architectural elements, the painter's workshop and the beautiful tiled stoves. It's definitely worth a visit for a better understanding of Romanian art within a 10 min walk from my house.
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Muzeul Theodor Aman
8 Strada C. A. RosettiHoused in a beautiful villa with neo-classical Italian statues on the street facade, this small museum, which also served as the painter's workshop, exhibits many paintings, collectibles and furniture created by Theodor Aman himself. Aman museum is the oldest museum in Bucharest (1908) and it was recently opened for the public after extensive renovation and refurbishment. You may admire the fine architectural elements, the painter's workshop and the beautiful tiled stoves. It's definitely worth a visit for a better understanding of Romanian art within a 10 min walk from my house.
The Peasant's Museum shows the life of the Romanian peasant, it describes in detail how peasants used to work, live, dress. The museum provides a very good picture of their customs, traditions and lifestyle. From Spring to Autumn hold different open air exhibitions with hand made products, and traditional food. Artisans from all over Romania take part. The museum features the richest folk art collection in Romania, with over 90,000 artifacts that trace the colorful and diverse cultural life of the Romanian people. The Pottery Collection includes some 18,000 items. Equally impressive, the Costume Collection comprises almost 20,000 traditional folk costumes. It has a great souvenir shop.
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Museum of the Romanian Peasant
3 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffThe Peasant's Museum shows the life of the Romanian peasant, it describes in detail how peasants used to work, live, dress. The museum provides a very good picture of their customs, traditions and lifestyle. From Spring to Autumn hold different open air exhibitions with hand made products, and traditional food. Artisans from all over Romania take part. The museum features the richest folk art collection in Romania, with over 90,000 artifacts that trace the colorful and diverse cultural life of the Romanian people. The Pottery Collection includes some 18,000 items. Equally impressive, the Costume Collection comprises almost 20,000 traditional folk costumes. It has a great souvenir shop.
If you are an art lover you should not miss this place. The Museum of the City of Bucharest has a permanent collection exhibiting historical artifacts and it always holds a temporary exhibition bringing new items. Housed in the neoclassical Sutu Palace (1834), the museum features some 300,000 artifacts, from coins, books, maps, engravings, paintings, arms and furniture to old traditional costumes. Among the most valuable exhibits are the document attesting for the first time the name of the city of Bucharest, issued by Vlad Tepes in 1459. At a 10 in walking distance from my home.
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I-Municipal Museum ye-Bucharest
2 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuIf you are an art lover you should not miss this place. The Museum of the City of Bucharest has a permanent collection exhibiting historical artifacts and it always holds a temporary exhibition bringing new items. Housed in the neoclassical Sutu Palace (1834), the museum features some 300,000 artifacts, from coins, books, maps, engravings, paintings, arms and furniture to old traditional costumes. Among the most valuable exhibits are the document attesting for the first time the name of the city of Bucharest, issued by Vlad Tepes in 1459. At a 10 in walking distance from my home.
Aiurtart is one of the most active art spaces in Bucharest, successfully combining its multiple identities as a contemporary art gallery, small museum and cultural centre. To date, Aiurat has hosted over 30 exhibitions of both Romanian and international artists, displaying a complex range of artistic creations from paintings to sculpture, video art, installations and various experimental projects. Aiurart is also involved in educational programmes such as Museums in High Schools and High Schools in Museums. Furthermore, the gallery’s location in a renovated pre-war mansion is an outstanding work of art, nominated for the main prize at the 2013 Bucharest Architecture Awards.
AiurART
21 Strada LireiAiurtart is one of the most active art spaces in Bucharest, successfully combining its multiple identities as a contemporary art gallery, small museum and cultural centre. To date, Aiurat has hosted over 30 exhibitions of both Romanian and international artists, displaying a complex range of artistic creations from paintings to sculpture, video art, installations and various experimental projects. Aiurart is also involved in educational programmes such as Museums in High Schools and High Schools in Museums. Furthermore, the gallery’s location in a renovated pre-war mansion is an outstanding work of art, nominated for the main prize at the 2013 Bucharest Architecture Awards.
The best way to understand the Romanian (sub)culture. Romanian kitsch is authentic as it is creative, ridiculous and proud in the same time. Also features a shop, only 10 min away from my flat.
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Romanian Kitsch Museum
The best way to understand the Romanian (sub)culture. Romanian kitsch is authentic as it is creative, ridiculous and proud in the same time. Also features a shop, only 10 min away from my flat.
“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus.
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Iziko Antipa
1 Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff“Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus.
Essentials
Well equipped supermarket with a salad bar and take away cooked food. Make sure you check the shop next door selling local fruits & vegetables. 5 min away from my home.
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Mega Image
60 Strada Ion BrezoianuWell equipped supermarket with a salad bar and take away cooked food. Make sure you check the shop next door selling local fruits & vegetables. 5 min away from my home.
Downstairs from my house is a small family run shop where you can buy anything from food (traditional cheese & meat products), sweets, liquor & cigarettes, essentials, etc. You just need to get out of the building and enter the first door on your right.
Intrarea Rigas 29
29 Intrarea RigasDownstairs from my house is a small family run shop where you can buy anything from food (traditional cheese & meat products), sweets, liquor & cigarettes, essentials, etc. You just need to get out of the building and enter the first door on your right.
Getting Around
McDonald's
43 Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaThe closest bus & trolleybus stop.
Subway station at a 7 min walk from home or 1 stop by trolley from Cismigiu.
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Universitate station
Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuSubway station at a 7 min walk from home or 1 stop by trolley from Cismigiu.
Entertainment & Activities
Sala Palatului
28 Strada Ion CâmpineanuLarge concert venue, 3 min away from my house
Sports stadium, indoor Olympic swimming pool and fitness. In the summer they have a great outdoor pool.
Bazinul Olimpic Tolea Grințescu Dinamo
7-9 Șoseaua Ștefan cel MareSports stadium, indoor Olympic swimming pool and fitness. In the summer they have a great outdoor pool.
Modern club with special programs for kids birthday parties.Kids with 7 to 12 years, teens and also adults find here a great place to have fun with friends enjoying Xbox, Wii, Foosball, Pool Table but especially karaoke and our special fun-games made by our professional party trainers.And be aware !Here not only kids are having fun, but also the adults :-) !
Joy Club
171 Strada Vasile LascărModern club with special programs for kids birthday parties.Kids with 7 to 12 years, teens and also adults find here a great place to have fun with friends enjoying Xbox, Wii, Foosball, Pool Table but especially karaoke and our special fun-games made by our professional party trainers.And be aware !Here not only kids are having fun, but also the adults :-) !