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Locations close to Herăstrău Park - The playground

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială Nr. 40

    Școala Gimnazială Nr. 40 offers all three educational levels: preschool (3 groups), primary (15 classes), and lower secondary (11 classes), serving around 670 students.
    The school has a modernized infrastructure, including three buildings: Building C1, reinforced and renovated in 2022; C2, built in 2011/2012 with European Investment Bank funds; and...

  • Landmarks & Attractions

    Palace of Parliament

    There is no banner or commercial made to promote Bucharest that doesn't depict the Parliament Palace; and rightly so! The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is both a fascinating and controversial tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to marvel at its grandeur. With its impressive architecture and rich history...

  • Education

    International British School of Bucharest (IBSB)

    International British School of Bucharest (IBSB) stands out as a truly global school that focuses on developing students not only academically but also personally. With a unique approach that blends the best of British educational traditions and international values, IBSB creates an environment where creativity and critical thinking are valued just...

  • Historical Sites

    Domnița Bălașa Church

    Domnița Bălașa Church is a discreet yet deeply significant landmark, located in Sector 4, near Unirii Square, on the right bank of the Dâmbovița River. Built between 1881 and 1885 in a Neo-Romantic style with Neo-Byzantine influences, the current church is the sixth structure raised on this site in memory of Princess Bălașa, daughter of Prince Cons...

  • Fast-Food

    KFC Unirea

    KFC Unirea is located in Sector 3, on the ground floor of Unirea Shopping Center, in the Călărași Wing.
    Positioned in Piața Unirii, one of the busiest areas in Bucharest, it is easily accessible for customers from all parts of the city.
    A distinctive feature of this location is that it hosts the first KFC Coffee Corner in Romania, offering a variet...

  • Have Fun

    Licurici Land

    Licurici Land, located in the Doamna Ghica area of Bucharest (Sector 2), is an indoor play center designed for children aged 1 to 10, with a focus on active play, creativity, and safe social interaction. The space is well-structured, featuring soft zones for toddlers, slides, ball pits, motor-skill circuits, and themed activity corners. It’s known...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Barbu Delavrancea”

    Barbu Delavrancea Gymnasium School, also known locally as “Școala Lucaci”, is located in Sector 3, Bucharest, on 28–30 Matei Basarab Street. With a tradition dating back to 1839, the school provides primary and lower secondary education (grades 0–8).
    In 2024, the school recorded a National Evaluation average score of 4.08, with 4.72 in Romanian Lan...

  • Parks & Gardens

    Politehnicii Park

    Size: approximately 7 hectares.
    Attractions: The park is mainly used by students and academics, offering wide walking paths and places to relax. The green space also includes a small lake, and rest areas are landscaped with benches and outdoor study areas. The park is also a great area for jogging and sports activities, with sports fields and fitn...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială No. 183

    Școala Gimnazială No. 183 in Bucharest, located on Strada Dunei no. 1 in Sector 1, is a public educational institution offering preschool, primary, and lower secondary education. With a staff of 48 employees and approximately 415 students, the school promotes an inclusive and modern educational environment, guided by its motto: "Nature makes us ali...

  • Fast-Food

    McDonald’s Unirea

    McDonald’s Unirea is one of the most well-known and heavily visited McDonald’s spots in Bucharest—an urban landmark, just steps away from the metro, buses, and the daily chaos of Piața Unirii. It’s the kind of place you don’t need directions for—everyone knows where it is. It’s always busy, always buzzing, but somehow it runs smoothly, with fast-mo...

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