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Locations close to Cotroceni National Museum

  • Arts & Culture

    The Museum of Art Collections in Bucharest

    The Museum of Art Collections in Bucharest is a fascinating place that houses an impressive variety of art collections, each reflecting the tastes and passions of Romanian collectors through the ages. Opened in 1978, the museum is housed in the former Romanit Palace, an elegant historic building on Calea Victoriei. Visitors can explore over 30 coll...

  • 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...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    Meron

    Meron is a specialty coffee shop chain that highlights freshly roasted coffee sourced from select origins around the world, with beans roasted fresh in Transylvania. One of its emblematic locations in Bucharest is Meron Cișmigiu, situated at Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 40. This location offers a modern and welcoming space, perfect for coffee lovers...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    Brutăria cu Maia

    Brutăria cu Maia isn’t just a place to buy bread — it’s a statement of simplicity and care for ingredients. Tucked away on a quiet street near Victoriei, this bakery is built on clean recipes, slow-milled flour, water, salt, and natural sourdough starter, with zero shortcuts. The bread has a crusty exterior, elastic crumb, and a subtly tangy flavor...

  • Embassies

    Embassy of Japan in Romania

    The Embassy of Japan in Romania serves as an important link between Japan and Romania, promoting bilateral relations in areas such as trade, culture, and education. The embassy plays an active role in organizing cultural events, such as Japanese festivals, craft exhibitions, and film screenings. Additionally, it provides consular services and info...

  • Historical Sites

    Universul Palace

    The Universul Palace, located in the center of Bucharest, is a historical building of great importance, originally known as the headquarters of the "Universul" newspaper, one of the most influential newspapers in interwar Romania. Built between 1926 and 1930, the palace impresses with its neoclassical architecture and elaborate ornamental details,...

  • Shopping

    Mezanin Market

    Mezanin Market, unlike the Vitan Fair, is a contemporary market held in modern urban venues in central Bucharest, such as Palatul Universul in Sector 1. It focuses on local creators, sustainable brands, artists, and small entrepreneurs working in areas like product design, slow fashion, natural cosmetics, and artisanal food.
    The atmosphere is clea...

  • Discover the city

    Știrbei Palace

    Știrbei Palace is an impressive building located on Calea Victoriei, in Sector 1, Bucharest. Built in 1835, this palace was the residence of the Știrbei family, one of the most influential noble families in Wallachia during the reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza and in the years preceding it.
    The architecture of the palace blends neoclassical and Renaiss...

  • Lifestyle

    WoMen Couture – Ghencea

    Services offered: hairdressing, styling, innovative hair coloring techniques (balayage, illuminage, foilayage), men's barber, manicure, pedicure
    Why choose it? Women Couture Salon Ghencea is the ideal place for those who want premium beauty services, performed by a team of professionals with over 20 years of experience. Using innovative techniques...

  • Accomodation

    Hotel Cișmigiu

    Hotel Cișmigiu is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Bucharest, near the beautiful Cișmigiu Gardens. The hotel offers a blend of classical elegance and modern amenities, providing a comfortable and refined experience for both tourists and business travelers. Guests can enjoy spacious rooms, a stylish restaurant serving international cuisine, an...

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  • 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.