For many, Gara de Nord is their first contact with Bucharest. And unfortunately, not the best one.
The main building, inaugurated in 1872, was meant to be a gateway worthy of a European capital. And for a while, it was. Today, it’s a mix of the old and the decayed—cracked walls, crumbling plaster, and an overall sense of improvisation that reminds...
McDonald’s Gara de Nord is a go-to spot for travelers in transit and a quick escape for those waiting on a train. The place is almost always crowded, but that’s exactly why it runs like a well-oiled machine—orders move fast, and the staff knows how to keep up. You don’t come here for ambiance, but for efficiency and predictability.
The menu sticks...
Kyralina is the only bookstore in Bucharest specialized in French literature. The space stands out for its warm and intimate atmosphere, filled with light wood tones and the subtle scent of freshly printed paper.
The neatly arranged shelves hold over 5,000 titles in the original French (and occasionally German), along with modern translations. The...
Located in Sector 1, at 25 Atelierului Street, near Gara de Nord, Școala Gimnazială No. 1 – Sfinții Voievozi is one of the oldest educational institutions in Bucharest, founded in 1892. Over the years, the school has grown into a successful educational complex, recognized by winning the "European School Trophy" in 2010.
Educational levels offered:...
Description: AngioMedica is a leading private hospital specializing in the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It offers a wide range of services, including coronary angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker implants, vascular surgery and minimally invasive complex procedures. The hospital has state-of-the-art equipment...
The Greek-Catholic "Timotei Cipariu" High School in Bucharest is an educational institution founded in 1994, under the aegis of the Romanian Church United with Rome (Greek-Catholic). It offers pre-school, primary, secondary and high school education, emphasizing the spiritual and academic formation of students. Within the high school, students can...
Description: Facilitates Belgian-Romanian cooperation in the political, economic and cultural fields, providing consular services and support to Belgian citizens in Romania.
Working hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 12:00; 14:00 - 16:00
Teatrelli is an alternative artistic laboratory, launched in 2013 by CREART – Bucharest’s Center for Creation, Art & Tradition. Located in Piața Lahovari 7, its modular setup allows for flexible staging—from classic theatre to experimental performance, contemporary dance, and multimedia installations. With around 94 seats, the venue creates an...
KFC Romană is located in Sector 1, at 28–30 Gheorghe Magheru Boulevard, right in Piața Romană, one of Bucharest’s busiest intersections. This location holds historical significance as it was the first KFC restaurant opened in Romania, back in April 1997.
Its central position makes it a popular choice for students, office workers, and tourists alike...
Cinema Elvire Popesco has long been the cornerstone of arthouse cinema in Bucharest. Located inside the French Institute on Dacia Boulevard, it stands out as one of the few venues that have preserved a distinct cultural identity in a landscape dominated by multiplexes. Its carefully curated program includes auteur films, festival selections, origin...