McDonald’s Băneasa Mall blends the heavy weekend foot traffic with a steady weekday flow of on-the-go customers. Located in one of Bucharest’s busiest shopping centers in the north, it acts as a reliable pit stop within a more upscale environment. Despite being almost always full, orders move surprisingly fast, thanks to self-service kiosks and a w...
Fort 13 Jilava, built in the 19th century as part of the Brialmont fortification system surrounding Bucharest, was converted after 1907 into a military and political prison. Located in Jilava, Ilfov County (just outside Bucharest), it became a detention center for political prisoners, members of the Iron Guard, and later, for opponents of the commu...
Grand Cinema & More, located in Băneasa Shopping City, is one of the most advanced and impressive multiplexes in Romania—a top destination for film lovers. Spanning over 14,000 m² and housing 13 screening halls with a total capacity of around 2,600 seats, the cinema includes the standout Grand Ultra auditorium, widely regarded as one of the mos...
McDonald’s Esplanada Pantelimon draws a steady flow of customers every day—from rushing teenagers to families out for a stroll. The space is clean, well-organized, and equipped with self-order kiosks that make the process smoother. Beyond the usual suspects like the McChicken or Double Cheeseburger, what stands out here is the effort to include veg...
KFC Băneasa Drive-Thru is one of the most convenient and strategically placed KFC locations in Bucharest. Situated on Șoseaua București–Ploiești, right near Băneasa Shopping City and IKEA, it caters to a high flow of traffic, both from locals and people just passing through the city’s northern gateway.
The drive-thru operates non-stop, 24/7, making...
Pâinea lui Dumnezeu (“The Bread of God”) isn’t just a poetic name — it’s a statement of simplicity, honesty, and devotion to real ingredients. Located in the north of Bucharest, at 50 Gheorghe Ionescu Sisești Boulevard, this small artisanal bakery runs more like a craft lab than a commercial store. Their philosophy is simple yet rigorous: natural i...
The Aletheea Private School, located in Bucharest, offers a complete educational program for primary and secondary school, with a modern approach that emphasizes the harmonious development of students and the active involvement of parents in school life. The school year is structured in modules that ensure a balance between learning and rest period...
Hala Laminor is a remarkable example of repurposed industrial heritage, located at 256 Basarabia Boulevard in Sector 3. Originally built in 1938 as part of the Malaxa factory complex, the structure is known for its monumental size (approximately 400 × 180 meters) and steel framework with a clerestory roof — a signature of modernist architect Horia...
Băneasa Shopping City is where Bucharest dresses up nicely. Spacious, stylish, and free from the usual mall chaos, it attracts shoppers who value premium brands, refined design, and a more laid-back experience. Anchored in a major retail hub alongside Ikea and DN1 Value Centre, this mall maintains a distinct vibe: less hustle, more “boutique mall”...
The "Dragomir Hurmuzescu" Technological High School in Bucharest is an educational institution with a long tradition in the vocational and technical training of young people. Founded on September 1, 1969 under the name of "Republica" School Group, the high school initially had the mission to train specialists in various technical fields, through hi...