Magazinul București, located at the intersection of Bulevardul I.C. Brătianu and Strada Lipscani, was one of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Romania during the interwar period. Built in 1929 by the self-taught entrepreneur Bucur Bunescu, the building was a symbol of the city’s modernity and economic progress. After a period of decli...
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...
Sala Luceafărul sits on Strada Ion Ghica 3, a short walk from University Square and Bucharest's Old Town. The building started out as Cinema Luceafărul, one of the boulevard cinemas that anchored the city's cultural life during the communist era, with a large amphitheater-style hall and screening conditions considered excellent for the time. In 200...
In a city where historic buildings are often left to decay or repurposed without vision, ARCUB Gabroveni stands out as a rare example of meaningful restoration. Housed in a fully renovated 18th-century inn, it now serves as a multidisciplinary cultural hub in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town. Operated by ARCUB (the Cultural Center of Bucharest Mun...
Chopstix Piața Unirii, located on the ground floor of Unirea Shopping Center , is a convenient stop for a quick Asian-inspired meal right in the heart of the city. The menu includes familiar options like chicken noodles, beef in Chinese sauce, jasmine rice, and spring rolls.
For vegetarians, there are choices like vegetable noodles or vegetable ric...
Mojo Music Club is a legendary place in the heart of Bucharest, where passion for live music and authentic fun meet in a truly special atmosphere. Located right on Lipscani Street, in the Old Center, this club invites you to enter a vibrant world where every night promises a unique experience, whether you are a lover of live music, a sports fan or...
Antic ExLibris, located on 23 Doamnei Street, is one of the largest and most visited second-hand bookstores in Bucharest. With an impressive stock of over 150,000 volumes, it offers a diverse selection of books in both Romanian and English, most of them heavily discounted by up to 80–90%. You'll find everything from classic literature, history, and...
Anca Poterașu Gallery, founded in 2011 by Anca Poterașu, is an urban space dedicated to contemporary art freshly produced in Bucharest. Located at 26 Popa Soare Street, in Sector 2, the gallery operates inside a historic building, offering an elegant and intimate setting for exhibitions. It supports both established Romanian artists and emerging fi...
Lipie Döner Kebap on 8 Șepcari Street is the place where authentic Turkish taste meets fast service in a vibrant atmosphere, right in the heart of Bucharest's Old Center. With a non-stop opening hours, this Turkish-style fast food restaurant is ideal for a quick meal, whatever the hour. The menu includes dishes like Lipie Chicken, Lipie Beef, Isken...
Teatrul Mic – Sala Studio is the kind of place that doesn’t waste space but packs enough theatrical tension to rival a venue ten times its size. Tucked away on Gabroveni Street, right in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town, it acts as a natural extension of the city’s creative, restless energy. The performances here are typically contemporary, bold,...