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Locations close to Herăstrău Park - The playground

  • Museums & Galleries

    Cantacuzino Palace

    Cantacuzino Palace is a magnificent palace located in Sector 1 of Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei, and is an example of eclectic architecture from the Belle Époque period. Built between 1901 and 1903, the palace was the residence of the Cantacuzino family, one of Romania’s oldest and most influential noble families.
    Its architecture combines elements...

  • Education

    "Aurel Vlaicu" National College

    The National College "Aurel Vlaicu" is an educational institution with a tradition of over a century, located in the Domenii neighborhood of Bucharest. Founded in 1922, the college has evolved from a co-educational school to a prestigious theoretical high school, offering specializations as diverse as Mathematics-Computer Science, Natural Sciences...

  • Education

    "Iosif Sava" Secondary School of Arts

    "Iosif Sava" Secondary School of Arts is a vocational educational institution located in Bucharest, at 37 Constantin Disescu Street, in sector 1, near the North Station. Founded in 1959, the school offers educational programs with an artistic profile, with music and fine arts sections. Pupils benefit from specialized courses in musical instruments...

  • Education

    Elena Văcărescu Secondary School

    "Elena Văcărescu" Secondary School is located at 15 Stanislav Cihoschi Street, in the 1st sector of Bucharest. The institution offers education for primary and secondary grades, with a total of 924 students and 51 teachers, distributed in 37 classes. Education is bilingual, including classes taught in the mother tongue German. This sets it apart f...

  • Museums & Galleries

    “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory

    The “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory, located at 21 Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard, Sector 1, is the only observatory in Bucharest permanently open to the public. Built with a classical dome and equipped with the original Zeiss telescope, it offers both historical exhibitions and real stargazing experiences. The atmosphere here is not ov...

  • Restaurants

    Biblioteca Delivery

    Biblioteca Delivery is a delivery service dedicated to lovers of authentic pizza, designed for those seeking the true taste of Italy at home. The menu is built on carefully crafted recipes: pizza made with Caputo flour and premium ingredients such as fior di latte, mozzarella di bufala, parmesan, and truffles, offered in refined varieties like Quat...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială de Arte nr. 4

    Founded in 1959, School of Arts no. 4 is a public vocational institution located in Sector 2 of Bucharest, dedicated to nurturing artistic talent in the fields of music and visual arts. It offers specialized programs for students in the primary and lower secondary levels (grades 1–8).Music Department
    Students can choose to study a variety of instru...

  • Education

    IOANID Gymnasium School

    IOANID Gymnasium School, located in Bucharest, offers a comprehensive educational program for students in grades V-VIII. The daily program starts at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm, including both curricular activities according to the National Curriculum and extra-curricular activities designed to develop students' skills and talents.

    IOANID also inc...

  • Education

    "Mircea the Old" Technical College

    Technical College "Mircea cel Bătrân" offers technological and vocational education, preparing students for careers in fields such as economics, mechanics and transportation. It offers programs of technological high school (service and technical profile), vocational school (car mechanic, car refinisher-painter), as well as post-secondary and master...

FAQ in case you need it

  • Yes, it is generally safe, with occasional petty theft in busy areas. Use common sense precautions.
  • No, but it helps. Many people speak English, especially younger generations and
    professionals.
  • Metro is fastest, public transport is cheap, and ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt) is convenient.
    Walking works great in the city center.
  • Yes. EU citizens can buy freely. Non-EU citizens can buy apartments and rent easily.
  • Bucharest is affordable compared to most EU capitals. Rent, food, and transport are
    reasonably priced. Costs depend on lifestyle.
  • Non-EU citizens need a visa or residence permit. EU citizens must register after 3 months
    with Romanian Immigration.
  • Yes. Public healthcare is accessible, but private clinics offer faster and higher-quality
    services. Health insurance is recommended.
  • Yes. Bucharest has several international schools and English-taught university programs,
    especially in medicine, business, and tech.