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Locations close to Cotroceni National Museum

  • Fast-Food

    McDonald’s Rahova

    McDonald’s Rahova is a more neighborhood-focused location, mainly serving local residents or people passing through the area. It doesn’t have the buzz of a major shopping center, but it delivers exactly what you’d expect: speed, familiar taste, and easy access. The space is modest but well organized, with digital kiosks that make ordering straightf...

  • Arts & Culture

    Apollo111

    Apollo111 is an independent, urban theatre located in a repurposed industrial space inside the historic Universul Palace, just off Calea Victoriei. A vibrant cultural landmark, it is known for its bold and contemporary repertoire, with a strong focus on new Romanian playwriting and radical reinterpretations of classic texts. Its productions are oft...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    Beans & Dots - Cișmigiu

    Beans & Dots, located on Strada Actor Ion Brezoianu, near Cișmigiu Park, is a café that brings a retro vibe into an urban setting. Here, every cup of coffee is made using beans from The Barn Berlin, ensuring an authentic and high-quality experience. The space, simple yet elegant, invites relaxation and conversation, while the selection of pastr...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Adrian Păunescu”

    Școala Gimnazială "Adrian Păunescu", located in Sector 6 of Bucharest, on Aleea Valea Prahovei no. 1, is a public school with a solid tradition, offering both primary and lower secondary education. In the 2024 academic year, the school runs 27 classes — 420 students enrolled in the primary cycle and 207 in the secondary, totaling 627 students overa...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială "Nicolae Titulescu"

    Located in Sector 1, at 50–52 Nicolae Titulescu Avenue, near Piața Victoriei, Școala Gimnazială "Nicolae Titulescu" is a public school with a tradition of over 80 years. Originally known as "Ciovică School," it was founded in the 1930s and designed by architects Emil Nădejde and Eugen Cușcenco in a deco-modernist style, focusing on student comfort...

  • Theatre & Cinema

    Teatrul Masca

    Founded in 1990 by actor and director Mihai Mălaimare, Teatrul Masca is a truly unique presence in Bucharest’s cultural scene. It is the only theatre in Romania entirely dedicated to physical expression, gesture, and pantomime — a space where words step back and the body becomes the storyteller.
    What makes it special
    – Physical and pantomime theatr...

  • Fitness Clubs and Gyms

    Karuna Studio

    Tucked away on a quiet street near Piața Victoriei, Karuna Studio offers a warm, personal space for reformer Pilates, yoga, and postural correction exercises. The atmosphere is intimate, with attention to detail and a focus on functional balance and recovery. Classes are led by skilled instructors who emphasize technique, breathwork, and individual...

  • Education

    The Free Waldorf Gymnasium School

    The Free Waldorf Gymnasium School in Bucharest offers a structured educational program, adapted to the needs of the students. For the primary cycle, the short program takes place between 8:30 and 12:30 or 13:30, depending on the class and timetable. The curricular activities include both the national educational offer approved by the Ministry of Ed...

  • Fast-Food

    Furgoneta

    Furgoneta – Strada Buzești 59 is an urban burger bar known for its simple, flavorful recipes prepared fresh to order. The menu focuses on artisan burgers with soft buns and grilled meat, topped with fresh ingredients and house-made sauces. Popular choices include classic beef options, reimagined recipes with crispy chicken or pulled pork, as well a...

  • Education

    Ioanid International High School

    Ioanid International High School is a modern private institution in Bucharest, which offers an educational program based on the national curriculum and international standards. It emphasizes quality education, focusing on the integral development of students and promoting a multicultural environment. In addition, students receive training in Englis...

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  • 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.
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  • 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.