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  • Education

    "Școala Mea" Theoretical High School

    "Școala Mea" Theoretical High School is a modern and appreciated private educational institution in Bucharest, dedicated to quality education, with a focus on the integral development of students. The school offers an educational environment that fosters both academic performance and the development of social and personal skills. The LTSM graduate...

  • Restaurants

    Zest Pizza Băneasa

    Zest Pizza Băneasa is the kind of place you go for the pizza, but end up coming back for the pasta too. Their dough, with high hydration and a slow fermentation, tastes like proper well-made bread—lightly crisp on the edges, soft in the middle. You can tell they work with quality ingredients, keeping things clean and balanced, never overdone. The p...

  • Museums & Galleries

    Sandwich Gallery

    Sandwich Gallery is a collective-run art space founded in 2017, transforming a narrow in-between area (roughly 11 square meters) tucked between two utility buildings into a vibrant incubator for site-specific and experimental installations. Located at 13 Pechea Street in Sector 1, the gallery's unconventional dimensions—about 1.5 meters by 8 meters...

  • Education

    Luca Primary School

    Luca Primary School, located in the Herăstrău area of Bucharest, offers a comprehensive educational program for primary school students.
    The daily schedule runs Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and includes both curricular activities according to the National Curriculum and an afterschool program.
    Students benefit from included mea...

  • Education

    Technological College "Viaceslav Harnaj"

    Technological College "Viaceslav Harnaj" is the only educational establishment in Bucharest specialized in agriculture. Founded in 1971, the college bears the name of Professor Viaceslav Harnaj, an important personality in the field of beekeeping. The institution offers both technological and vocational secondary education, preparing students for p...

  • Education

    Special Secondary School No 7

    The school offers specific therapy and compensatory programs for students with special educational needs, under the guidance of speech therapists, physiotherapists and teacher educators. Among the programs offered are: cognitive stimulation, occupational therapy, play therapy, personal autonomy training, socialization, physiotherapy, psychodiagnosi...

  • Historical Sites

    Comana Monastery

    Comana Monastery is an important Orthodox monastic settlement located in Giurgiu County, about 40 km south of Bucharest. Initially founded in 1461 by Vlad the Impaler, the monastery was rebuilt in the 16th century by the nobleman Radu Șerban and has since remained a place of prayer, reflection, and history.
    The monastery is also believed to be the...

  • Fast-Food

    Chopstix - Promenada Mall

    Located in the food court of Promenada Mall, Chopstix offers a selection of quick Asian-inspired meals, ideal for lunch breaks or a short pause while shopping. The menu includes familiar options like noodles with chicken or beef, vegetable rice, and spring rolls.
    There are a few vegetarian options, and some dishes can be customized upon request. Ho...

  • Restaurants

    Ahmad Cuisine – Restaurant, Lounge & Events

    Ahmad Cuisine – Restaurant, Lounge & Events is located on Șoseaua București-Ploiești no. 10, near Herăstrău Park, and is appreciated for its authentic Arabic and Lebanese cuisine as well as its elegant atmosphere.
    The menu offers a generous variety of dishes — from hot soups, aromatic salads, and traditional cold appetizers (hummus, baba ganous...

  • Education

    Special Elementary School no. 8

    Special Elementary School no. 8 is located at 2 Victor Daimaca Street, Victor Daimaca no. 2, in the 1st sector of Bucharest. Founded on September 1, 1970 and operational in its current building since January 1975, the institution educates pupils with medium and severe mental retardation and associated disabilities. The fundamental objective of the...

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