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Locations close to “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory

  • Parks & Gardens

    Tineretului Park

    Size: 80 ha (one of the largest parks)
    Attractions: the Youth Lake for water activities such as boating, children's play areas, wide walkways, jogging and cycling paths, the Children's Orléquin, an area dedicated exclusively to children's entertainment with rides, slides and other amusement park attractions, sports halls and fields including the M...

  • Visit

    Ghencea Cemetery

    In western Bucharest, at the end of a long avenue bearing its name, Ghencea Cemetery stretches out as more than just a burial ground. It is a divided landscape of memory, split physically and symbolically into two distinct zones: Ghencea Civil and Ghencea Military.
    The civil side is dense, disorganized, and chaotic. Narrow paths weave through a pat...

  • 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...

  • Fast-Food

    Shaormeria Băneasa Fundeni

    Shaormeria Băneasa Fundeni is located on Șoseaua Fundeni 298, in Sector 2 of Bucharest. It follows the same model as the other Băneasa locations: a straightforward fast-food experience focused mainly on shaorma and similar grilled meat-based dishes.
    The menu offers shaorma with chicken, beef, or mixed meat, served in a wrap, bun, or on a plate, wit...

  • City Halls

    Sector 3 City Hall

    Mayor: Robert Negoiță (Pro Bucharest 2020 Party).

    The City Hall of Sector 3 in Bucharest is responsible for the administration and management of local public services for the residents of this sector. The institution is actively involved in various projects aimed at improving the infrastructure and quality of life of the community.

    One notable e...

  • Fast-Food

    Chopstix – Mega Mall

    Located in Mega Mall on Bulevardul Pierre de Coubertin, Chopstix offers a variety of Asian-inspired dishes served quickly in a casual setting . The menu features options like noodles with chicken or beef, spring rolls, and vegetable stir-fries.
    For vegetarians, there are choices such as vegetable noodles and jasmine rice with vegetables. While the...

  • 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...

  • Lifestyle

    Yry Beauty Center

    Services offered: permanent hair removal, body remodeling, hairdresser, manicure, cosmetics, solarium
    Why choose it. YRY Beauty Center offers a full range of beauty services, using state-of-the-art equipment and professional products from renowned brands to guarantee excellent results. The team of highly trained and experienced specialists is dedi...

FAQ in case you need it

  • Yes, it is generally safe, with occasional petty theft in busy areas. Use common sense precautions.
  • No, but it helps. Many people speak English, especially younger generations and
    professionals.
  • Metro is fastest, public transport is cheap, and ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt) is convenient.
    Walking works great in the city center.
  • Yes. EU citizens can buy freely. Non-EU citizens can buy apartments and rent easily.
  • Bucharest is affordable compared to most EU capitals. Rent, food, and transport are
    reasonably priced. Costs depend on lifestyle.
  • Non-EU citizens need a visa or residence permit. EU citizens must register after 3 months
    with Romanian Immigration.
  • Yes. Public healthcare is accessible, but private clinics offer faster and higher-quality
    services. Health insurance is recommended.
  • Yes. Bucharest has several international schools and English-taught university programs,
    especially in medicine, business, and tech.