Victor Babeș died in 1926, yet the Institute of Bacteriology he founded in Bucharest still bears his name today, as does the genus of parasites he discovered — Babesia — present in every microbiology textbook in the world. The world's first bacteriology treatise, written by him in 1885 alongside the French scientist Victor André Cornil, is on displ...
The Zambaccian Museum is one of those places Bucharest keeps quietly to itself, far from the busier tourist trails. Tucked into a calm corner of the Dorobanți neighborhood, it makes no grand announcement from the outside — and that's precisely what amplifies the effect once you step in.
The house was built specifically in the 1940s to hold the coll...
At Ganesha Caffe Primăverii, nestled on the elegant Bulevardul Primăverii, you step into an oriental sanctuary far removed from Bucharest’s daily hustle. The vibrant décor, inspired by Hindu culture, blends seamlessly with the rich aromas of exotic teas and shisha, creating a deeply relaxing atmosphere. Every detail—from the handpicked furnishings...
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...
Burger Van Bistro is an urban eatery that evolved from a food truck into a fixed-location bistro, while keeping its authentic street food spirit. The menu focuses on juicy burgers made with fresh beef, never frozen, and soft, toasted buns.
Favorites include the Burger Van Smash Classic and the Cheesy Burger, both served with crispy fries. For thos...
Description: It represents Portugal's interests in Romania, promoting diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between the two countries. The Embassy provides consular services to Portuguese citizens and assistance to Romanian citizens interested in Portugal.
Working hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 17:00
Humanitas Cişmigiu is located in the former reception area of the historic Hotel Palace at 38 Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, Sector 5, just steps away from Cișmigiu Gardens. After years of vacancy, it was redesigned and reopened in 2012 as a contemporary bookstore featuring distinctive boat‑shaped lighting fixtures and a spacious, naturally lit interi...
The National Museum of Romanian Literature has operated since 2017 across two distinct venues, each with its own profile — and it's worth knowing both before you set out.
Main venue — Str. Nicolae Crețulescu nr. 8, Sector 1 Permanent exhibition
This is where Romanian literature takes on physical form. Over 300,000 pieces — manuscripts, photographs,...
Distinguishing feature: Mayor - Vlad Popescu Piedone (Humanist Social Liberal Party).
The City Hall of Sector 5 in Bucharest is responsible for the administration and management of local public services for the residents of this sector, located in the south-western part of the capital. The institution is actively involved in various projects aime...
National Museum of Maps and Old Books is a rare gem in Bucharest’s cultural landscape: vast collections of maps, atlases, globes, and old books, all housed in an elegant building that itself breathes history. Each map is a window into a different way the world was once known and imagined — vanished regions, shifting borders, old urban plans. The in...