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...
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...
Piața 1 Mai, also known as Chibrit Market, is one of the most compact and practical markets in the northern part of the city. It’s not big, but it makes up for it with solid organization and a diverse selection: vegetables, meat, dairy, free-range eggs, and a few imported items. This isn’t a market for ambiance – it’s for function: you come, shop,...
Humanitas Magheru, located at 36 Nicolae Bălcescu Boulevard, sits in Sector 1 of Bucharest on the prominent Magheru Boulevard, between Piața Romană and Universitate . Opened in 2017, this branch combines a bookshop with a Japanese store called Takumi, offering traditional Japanese crafts under the same roof.
Spread across approximately 150 m², the...
Vyro Raw & Vegan Bistro is a plant-based bistro offering raw & vegan cuisine, celebrated for its whole-food ingredients without additives, refined sugar or gluten. The menu is inventive and diverse, featuring raw soups, vegan pasta, raw lasagna, vegan sushi, as well as raw cakes, cold-pressed smoothies, and natural juices.
The setting is m...
"Sfântul Sava" National College is one of the most prestigious pre-university educational institutions in Romania, with a history dating back to 1694, when it was founded under the name of the State Academy of Saint Sava. Over the centuries, the college has been a pillar of Romanian education and culture, educating many outstanding personalities su...
"Iulia Hasdeu" National High School is one of the most prestigious pre-university educational institutions in Bucharest, located in Sector 2, at 91 Ferdinand I Boulevard. Founded in 1926, the college bears the name of Iulia Hasdeu, daughter of the scholar Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, and stands out for its educational tradition and the outstanding res...
Licurici Land, located in the Doamna Ghica area of Bucharest (Sector 2), is an indoor play center designed for children aged 1 to 10, with a focus on active play, creativity, and safe social interaction. The space is well-structured, featuring soft zones for toddlers, slides, ball pits, motor-skill circuits, and themed activity corners. It’s known...
The "Ady Endre" Theoretical High School is a pre-university educational institution in Bucharest, located at 89, Bulevardul Ferdinand I, Sector 2. Founded in 1990, the school continues a 175-year tradition, being the only one in the capital teaching in Hungarian and bearing the name of the famous Hungarian poet Ady Endre.
The educational offer of...
Services: hairdresser, manicure, pedicure, cosmetics, massage.
What makes it a great choice? Opened in early 2016, the salon on Bd. Ferdinand I stands out for its fresh design and motivated team, offering quality services in a friendly atmosphere.
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday: 09:00 - 20:00