The Museum of Art Collections in Bucharest is a fascinating place that houses an impressive variety of art collections, each reflecting the tastes and passions of Romanian collectors through the ages. Opened in 1978, the museum is housed in the former Romanit Palace, an elegant historic building on Calea Victoriei. Visitors can explore over 30 coll...
The Armenian Quarter is a historic enclave in central Bucharest, nestled between Carol I Boulevard, Calea Moșilor, Strada Armenească, and Strada Maria Rosetti. Established by Armenian settlers from the 16th–17th centuries, it grew around the Armenian Church, shops run by coffee‑ and tobacco‑trading merchants, and workshops—forming one of the city’s...
Origo Coffee is a coffee shop appreciated by specialty coffee lovers in Bucharest. Located in the city center, on Lipscani Street, it offers a wide selection of high quality coffees from all over the world. Origo stands out for its professional approach to the brewing process, from bean selection to modern brewing techniques such as hand filtering...
Old Town Souvenirs is a unique destination for collectors of authentic memories, located in the heart of the Old Town. The shop’s concept focuses on local craftsmanship, collaborating with artisans who preserve traditional methods. The diverse selection includes one-of-a-kind souvenirs such as hand-painted ceramics, themed magnets, and decorative i...
Gelateria La Romana (dal 1947) is an artisanal gelato shop founded in Rimini, Italy, and part of an international chain known for its exceptional quality and authentic Italian recipes. In Romania, it’s simply called Gelateria La Romana, but it stays true to the original spirit. Besides its wide range of gluten-free gelato and rich, creamy vegan opt...
Latin Pizza is a small slice of Rome right in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town. With its simple decor and laid-back vibe, this spot offers an authentic Italian pizzeria experience.
The menu is varied, with something for every taste. For those who prefer vegetarian options, you’ll find classics like the Margherita, Quattro Formaggi, or Verdura pizz...
The Micul Paris Museum is one of those spaces that gives you more than you expect when you step through the door of a building in Bucharest's old city center. Housed on Lipscani Street, the museum reconstructs the interior of a bourgeois Bucharest home, with its particular tension between French and Oriental-Ottoman style — a tension that, at its c...
On Strada Lipscani 37, among buildings with worn facades and cafés pressed tightly against one another, there is an entrance that looks different from the rest. It doesn't announce itself loudly — but it draws you in. And if you know to look for it, you'll find Rose's Mystery House: one of the most unusual places to open in Bucharest in recent year...
Cărturești Carusel is an architectural gem tucked into Bucharest’s historic Lipscani district, once the city's financial heart. Originally built in the early 20th century for the Chrissoveloni banking family, the building served as a bank headquarters, then a general store, and fell into disrepair until the early 2000s . In 2015, it reopened follow...
Carusel Café, tucked away in the old center of Bucharest, in the Cărturești Carusel bookshop, is the perfect place for a coffee break in a fairy-tale setting. With a modern and airy design, the café adds a touch of charm and tranquility to an already magical place. Carefully selected coffee beans are ground just before they become the perfect drink...