Tucked away between apartment buildings at 2 Eforie Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Calea Victoriei and Sala Palatului, Cinema Eforie is one of Bucharest’s oldest and most respected screening venues. Known as the main hall of the Romanian Cinematheque, Eforie has maintained a unique cultural status over the decades—not as a commercial cinema,...
Anthony Frost English Bookshop was for many years a unique cultural landmark in Bucharest—the only bookstore dedicated entirely to English-language books, founded in 2007 on Calea Victoriei. Small but welcoming, the shop curated a carefully selected range of literature, nonfiction, art, history, comics, and children’s books, all handpicked by found...
Luceafărul Secondary School in Bucharest, located at 1 Doina Street in Sector 5, is a public institution with a history of over 110 years, offering education at both primary and lower secondary levels. In 2024, students achieved an overall average of 7.05 at the National Evaluation exam, with 7.55 in Romanian and 6.55 in Math—results that show a go...
Origo Coffee is a coffee shop appreciated by specialty coffee lovers in Bucharest. Located in the city center, on Lipscani Street, it offers a wide selection of high quality coffees from all over the world. Origo stands out for its professional approach to the brewing process, from bean selection to modern brewing techniques such as hand filtering...
Treevi Pizza Al Taglio (History Center) brings the authentic flavor of Roman-style pizza al taglio to the heart of Bucharest. This is the kind of pizza that’s rectangular, served by the slice, with a light and crispy crust. Located on Calea Victoriei, the place blends urban atmosphere with Italian charm, making it a perfect stop for a quick, qualit...
Hala Laminor is a remarkable example of repurposed industrial heritage, located at 256 Basarabia Boulevard in Sector 3. Originally built in 1938 as part of the Malaxa factory complex, the structure is known for its monumental size (approximately 400 × 180 meters) and steel framework with a clerestory roof — a signature of modernist architect Horia...
Școala Gimnazială "Maica Domnului", located in Sector 2 of Bucharest on Ion Maiorescu Street no. 30–32, has a history of over 130 years. It provides all three levels of education: preschool, primary, and lower secondary.
In 2024, the average score at the National Evaluation was 6.13, with 6.60 in Romanian and 5.66 in Math, from a total of 57 gradua...
Pizzeria Viitorului is one of the very few places in Bucharest that offers a genuinely safe and gluten-free pizza option. The crust is thin, crispy, and surprisingly close to the real thing — which is rare when it comes to gluten-free dough. The dough is prepared separately, and the risk of cross-contamination is minimal, a detail often mentioned b...
Hotel Casa Capsa is a 5-star hotel located in the historic center of Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei 36, Sector 1. Inaugurated in 1852, Casa Capsa was a point of reference in the cultural and social life of the city, hosting many personalities of the time.
The hotel features 60 rooms and suites, each decorated with baroque furnishings and equipped...
The Odeon Theater in Bucharest is a cultural institution founded in 1946, with a tradition of over 70 years in promoting theatrical art. Located on Calea Victoriei, in Sector 1, Odeon Theatre is recognized for its quality productions, which combine both classical and contemporary works, offering a wide range of performances.
Over the decades, the...