Linea – Closer to the Moon isn’t just where you go for a cocktail — it’s where you go to get a breather above the city. The rooftop is spacious and open, with a clear view over the old buildings and flickering lights of Bucharest at night. Nothing feels crammed or rushed — the tables are set apart just enough, the music stays in the background, and...
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...
Chrissoveloni Palace was never just a bank—or just a palace. From the design phase, it was conceived as an architecture of function, yet with the prestige of a true palace. Built between 1923 and 1929, based on plans by architect George Matei Cantacuzino, the bank’s headquarters was a discreet declaration of financial power: two entrances (one for...
Macca-Vilacrosse Passage is a covered passage in the center of Bucharest, connecting Calea Victoriei with Lipscani Street, with an additional exit toward Eugeniu Carada Street.
It has a fork-shaped design because the central area was occupied by the Pesht Hotel, whose owner refused to sell the land, so the passage had to be built around it.
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Description: A public institution in Romania, under the authority of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, which deals with medical expertise in order to assess the working capacity of persons unable to work due to medical conditions. The main role of the institute is to carry out assessments for people who apply for retirement due to illne...
Surface: 3.2 ha
Main attractions: a relaxing place for families with children, for nature walks, cycling and rollerblading. The park also presents cultural memories through the busts of Nicolae Leonard or Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea, as well as the work of sculptor George Apostu.
What will charm you: Among the centuries-old trees and shady alleys...
The Palace of the Bucharest Stock Exchange is one of those emblematic buildings that doesn’t shout, but commands presence. Built between 1906 and 1912, based on the plans of architect Ștefan Burcuș, the palace is a refined example of Beaux-Arts style from the Belle Époque era, featuring a monumental façade, wide arcades, and details that blend acad...
Antic ExLibris, located on 23 Doamnei Street, is one of the largest and most visited second-hand bookstores in Bucharest. With an impressive stock of over 150,000 volumes, it offers a diverse selection of books in both Romanian and English, most of them heavily discounted by up to 80–90%. You'll find everything from classic literature, history, and...
ESHTE is more than just a café – it’s a creative corner in the heart of Bucharest, located on Strada Doamnei. Here, the café blends seamlessly with art, design, and Romanian craftsmanship, offering a unique atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The warm lighting and minimalist decor create a relaxing, inspirational space, perfect...
Located right on Calea Griviței, in the northern part of the capital, , Hotel Dunărea stands sealed shut. It’s a massive, decaying structure—peeling facade, shattered windows, metal barricades at the entrance. Once a functioning state-run hotel, now a long-abandoned carcass, neglected by every institution that should’ve dealt with it.
Built in the...