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  • Restaurants

    Le Bab Fried Chicken – Timpuri Noi

    LBFC – Timpuri Noi mainly caters to young professionals and students from nearby business districts and creative hubs. While the menu stays focused on fried chicken with original sauces, this location puts extra emphasis on unexpected flavor combinations and inventive sides to match the more experimental tastes of the urban crowd. The space is cont...

  • Education

    Bulgarian Theoretical High School "Hristo Botev

    The Bulgarian Theoretical High School "Hristo Botev" is a state educational institution in Bucharest, founded in 1998 through an agreement between Romania and Bulgaria. The high school offers education in Romanian, with Bulgarian as a compulsory subject. Starting with the 2005-2006 school year, the institution changed its name to the Bulgarian Theo...

  • Education

    The French Bookstore Kyralina

    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...

  • Markets

    Matache Square

    Matache Square is a historic market area in northern central Bucharest, near Gara de Nord. Its old market hall, built in the 19th century, was partially demolished in the 2010s, a decision that sparked public protests and debates about heritage protection. Today, the space functions as a smaller agro-food market, with stalls selling vegetables, fru...

  • Education

    The Library of the Romanian Academy

    The Library of the Romanian Academy, located at 125 Calea Victoriei, is one of the most prestigious research and documentation institutions in Romania. Founded in 1867, it functions as an encyclopedic library, holding an extraordinary collection of over 14 million bibliographic units, including manuscripts, incunabula, rare editions, and personal a...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    La Mița Biciclista

    Located just steps from Piața Amzei, on 11 General Christian Tell Street, La Mița Biciclista is one of Bucharest’s most iconic and imaginative dining spaces. Housed in a beautifully restored Art Nouveau and Neo-Baroque villa, this creative establishment pays homage to Maria Mihăescu, affectionately known as “Mița Biciclista,” a famed socialite and...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială No. 1 – Sfinții Voievozi

    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:...

  • Museums & Galleries

    Mobius Gallery

    Mobius Gallery, established in 2015, is a space dedicated to high-level contemporary art with a rigorous curatorial program featuring both local and international artists. The gallery stands out for its commitment to making art accessible to a broad audience through lectures, guided tours, and artist talks. Its exhibitions are diverse, including pa...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    Eden Garden

    Eden Garden is one of those places that never show up in tourist guides but are passed along by word of mouth among locals. It’s located on C.A. Rosetti Street, hidden behind the walls of Știrbei Palace, with a discreet entrance that gives no hint of the size of the garden in the back. Once you step through the gate, you find yourself in a large co...

  • Restaurants

    Lente (Arcului)

    Lente Arcului is where urban dining meets family-friendly charm, offering a relaxed and colorful atmosphere in the heart of Bucharest. Tucked away on 8 Arcului Street, in Sector 2, the restaurant is housed in a beautiful interwar villa, where every corner feels thoughtfully curated to evoke a sense of comfort and creativity.
    The menu takes a playfu...

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    especially in medicine, business, and tech.