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Locations close to Alexandru Costescu Gymnasium School

  • Museums & Galleries

    The National Museum of Maps and Old Books

    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...

  • Hospitals

    Medsana

    Description: Medsana offers excellent medical services covering over 40 medical specialties. With a team of renowned physicians and modern equipment, the clinic provides diagnosis and treatment to high standards, tailored to the needs of each patient.
    Program: M-F: 7:00 - 20:00, Sat: 8:00 - 14:00

  • Arts & Culture

    Filipescu-Cesianu House

    Located at 151 Calea Victoriei, Filipescu-Cesianu House is one of the few aristocratic residences from Bucharest’s Belle Époque that has preserved its original elegance. Built between 1846 and 1850 for the Filipescu family and redesigned in 1892 by lawyer Constantin Cesianu, the building stands out through its refined details, imperial-style roof,...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială Herăstrău

    Școala Gimnazială Herăstrău is a public primary and middle school located in Bucharest’s affluent Sector 1, not far from the park that shares its name. It’s a school that doesn’t seek the spotlight but quietly builds a reputation for academic rigor and a well-rounded student experience.
    The school serves both primary and lower secondary cycles and...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială "Titu Maiorescu"

    Located in Sector 1, Școala Gimnazială "Titu Maiorescu" offers primary and lower secondary education, serving students aged 6 to 14. The school is known for its strong involvement in educational and environmental projects and is part of the ECO-SCHOOLS network.
    Among the school's modern facilities are:
    Classrooms equipped with projectors, computers...

  • Bars & Pubs

    Frudisiac

    Frudisiac is more than just a café – it’s a Nordic-inspired experience brought to life in the heart of Bucharest. Housed in a barn-shaped building designed by Not a Number Architects, this bakery-café stands out through its minimalist elegance: natural wood, soft light pouring through large windows, and polished microcement floors and counters – al...

  • Fast-Food

    Chopstix - AFI Cotroceni

    Chopstix at AFI Cotroceni is a quick-service spot for Asian food lovers, offering dishes inspired by Chinese cuisine, with a focus on noodles, rice, and combinations of vegetables and meat.
    The menu includes vegetarian-friendly options like Vegetable Noodles and Jasmine Rice with vegetables (no egg). However, many items contain soy sauce and may in...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială Nr. 142

    Școala Gimnazială Nr. 142, located at 4 Centurii Street, in Sector 6, Bucharest, is a public institution with a solid reputation, offering both primary and lower secondary education.
    In the 2024 academic year, the school recorded a National Evaluation average of 7.37, with 7.80 in Romanian and 6.94 in Mathematics, based on results from 104 graduati...

  • Museums & Galleries

    The National Military Museum "King Ferdinand I"

    The museum was founded on 18 December 1923, by Royal Decree no. 6064, signed by King Ferdinand I himself — after whom it is named to this day. The founding purpose was clear: to preserve and pass on Romania's military memory at a time when the country had just emerged from the First World War with reunited territories, but also with deep wounds.
    Ov...

  • Education

    High School of Fine Arts "Nicolae Tonitza"

    "Nicolae Tonitza" High School of Fine Arts in Bucharest, founded in 1949 under the name of "Technical Middle School of Art", is a prestigious institution dedicated to visual arts education. It offers secondary and high school education, with a special emphasis on developing students' creativity and artistic abilities. In the 11th and 12th grades, s...

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  • 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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    especially in medicine, business, and tech.