Calea Victoriei is one of the most iconic streets of the Capital, with a history dating back to the 17th century. Before the reign of Constantin Brâncoveanu, the street was not part of Bucharest, its name was Drumul Brașovului and it consisted only of the section between the Military Circle and Victoriei Square. Originally called Ulița Mare, the st...
I’Velo Urban – Victory Square is where urban energy meets ecological spirit. Located right in the heart of Bucharest, between boulevards and parks, the center offers a quick solution for daily commutes or a leisurely ride on two wheels.
I'Velo Urban is a 24/7 bike rental system that encourages an active and sustainable lifestyle in the city. To r...
Cinema Union, located at 21 Ion Câmpineanu Street, just off University Square, is one of the last functioning state-owned cinemas in Bucharest. Managed by RomâniaFilm, it has somehow survived the multiplex era and decades of chronic underfunding. Unlike commercial theaters, Union has maintained a clear identity as a space for auteur cinema: recent...
Balkon isn’t one of Bucharest’s best-known rooftops — and that’s actually part of its charm. Tucked away on Nicolae Iorga Street, near Piața Romană, it feels more like a rooftop garden than a trendy sky bar. The terrace is green, open, and relaxed, with real plants and simple furniture that gives it a lived-in feel.
The music stays low, and the vi...
Fior di Napoli, located at 118 Calea Victoriei, is dedicated to celebrating the authentic taste of Neapolitan pizza. Its signature lies in the slow-fermented dough baked in a wood-fired oven, achieving the soft texture and airy crusts characteristic of the original style. Ingredients appear to be carefully selected, with Italian inspiration such as...
The Lahovari Fountain was built in the mid-19th century and was a vital water supply point for Bucharest’s residents. Known for its elegant design, it was made of limestone. The fountain blends Western and traditional architectural elements, symbolizing the modernization of Bucharest during the period it was constructed.
The fountain has a circular...
Green Hours is one of Bucharest’s most enduring independent cultural venues, with a well-defined identity at the crossroads of jazz, contemporary theatre, and alternative urban spirit. Located at Calea Victoriei 120, in Sector 1, Green began in the 1990s as a jazz café and gradually evolved into a multidisciplinary cultural space, now best known fo...
Tucked away between apartment buildings at 2 Eforie Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Calea Victoriei and Sala Palatului, Cinema Eforie is one of Bucharest’s oldest and most respected screening venues. Known as the main hall of the Romanian Cinematheque, Eforie has maintained a unique cultural status over the decades—not as a commercial cinema,...
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...
The National Museum of Romanian History (MNIR), located in Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei, was established in 1970 and is housed in an impressive building dating back to the Belle Époque period. The building, constructed between 1894 and 1899, was originally the headquarters of the Central Post Office, and its transformation into a museum was part o...