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Locations close to Grădina Icoanei Park

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Maria Rosetti”

    Școala Gimnazială „Maria Rosetti”, located at 3 Giuseppe Garibaldi Street in Sector 2, Bucharest, is a prestigious institution with over 60 years of tradition, offering primary and lower secondary education.
    In 2024, the school achieved an impressive average score of 8.39 in the National Evaluation, with 8.54 in Romanian and 8.24 in Mathematics, ba...

  • Education

    "Iosif Sava" Secondary School of Arts

    "Iosif Sava" Secondary School of Arts is a vocational educational institution located in Bucharest, at 37 Constantin Disescu Street, in sector 1, near the North Station. Founded in 1959, the school offers educational programs with an artistic profile, with music and fine arts sections. Pupils benefit from specialized courses in musical instruments...

  • Fitness Clubs and Gyms

    The Pilates Studio

    The Pilates Studio is a quiet and professional space, dedicated to classical Pilates on apparatus, located in a stylish old apartment near Romanian Television (TVR). The atmosphere is calm, focused, and distraction-free, ideal for those seeking a precise and structured practice. Sessions are held privately or semi-privately, emphasizing control, br...

  • Lifestyle

    Dare Beauty Center

    Services offered: hairdressing, barber, manicure, pedicure, cosmetics, body treatments, professional make-up, permanent hair removal

    Why to choose it: Dare Beauty Center harmoniously blends color, style and attitude, offering a unique ambiance on the border between classic and modern. The team of professional stylists use top products, such as Ker...

  • Fast-Food

    Donerboom – Barbu Văcărescu

    Donerboom – Barbu Văcărescu is a modern fast-food spot specializing in doner kebab and dishes inspired by Turkish cuisine, adapted to an urban taste. The location offers both quick service for dine-in and convenient take-away and delivery options. The menu is clearly structured into categories – doner menus (with chicken, beef, or mixed meat) serve...

  • Fast-Food

    Subway Gara de Nord

    Subway Gara de Nord, located in Sector 1 of Bucharest, sits inside the city's main train station at Piața Gării de Nord 1-3. Designed with travelers in mind, this location offers a quick and fully customizable meal option in one of the busiest transit areas of the city. The menu includes Subway classics like Teriyaki Chicken and Italian B.M.T.®, al...

  • Fast-Food

    KFC Gara de Nord

    KFC Gara de Nord is located within Bucharest's North Railway Station, at the Grivița exit, on Piața Gării de Nord no. 1–3, in Sector 1, Bucharest. The restaurant operates daily from 04:30 AM to 11:45 PM, offering both dine-in and takeaway options.
    It features modern facilities, including contactless ordering kiosks and digital panels displaying ord...

  • Transport

    I’Velo Urban - One Floreasca City

    I’Velo Urban One Floreasca City brings cycling into the heart of premium urban life. With a sleek setup and quick access to the northern bike lanes of Bucharest, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your day on two wheels—smooth and stress-free.
    I'Velo Urban is a 24/7 bike rental system that encourages an active and sustainable lifestyle in the city...

  • Visit

    Gara de Nord - Bucharest North Station

    For many, Gara de Nord is their first contact with Bucharest. And unfortunately, not the best one.
    The main building, inaugurated in 1872, was meant to be a gateway worthy of a European capital. And for a while, it was. Today, it’s a mix of the old and the decayed—cracked walls, crumbling plaster, and an overall sense of improvisation that reminds...

  • Fast-Food

    McDonald’s Gara de Nord

    McDonald’s Gara de Nord is a go-to spot for travelers in transit and a quick escape for those waiting on a train. The place is almost always crowded, but that’s exactly why it runs like a well-oiled machine—orders move fast, and the staff knows how to keep up. You don’t come here for ambiance, but for efficiency and predictability.
    The menu sticks...

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.