Cărturești Carusel is an architectural gem tucked into Bucharest’s historic Lipscani district, once the city's financial heart. Originally built in the early 20th century for the Chrissoveloni banking family, the building served as a bank headquarters, then a general store, and fell into disrepair until the early 2000s . In 2015, it reopened follow...
Maya Fresh is a Mexican fast food spot located at Strada Tache Ionescu no. 1, in Sector 1 of Bucharest. It’s a small, but welcoming place, offering a mix of Mexican flavors and healthy, plant-based options.
The menu includes a variety of dishes like burritos, quesadillas, and bowls, with choices such as smoked tofu, black beans, and fresh vegetable...
French Revolution is a high-end artisanal pastry shop in Bucharest, dedicated exclusively to the éclair, reinventing this classic French dessert into a modern gourmet experience. Founded in 2013, it quickly became a landmark for dessert enthusiasts due to its precise craftsmanship, premium ingredients, and refined French patisserie techniques.What...
The Palace of the Bucharest Stock Exchange is one of those emblematic buildings that doesn’t shout, but commands presence. Built between 1906 and 1912, based on the plans of architect Ștefan Burcuș, the palace is a refined example of Beaux-Arts style from the Belle Époque era, featuring a monumental façade, wide arcades, and details that blend acad...
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town is a 4-star hotel located in the center of Bucharest’s historical center, offering a comfortable and modern stay for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel blends contemporary design with a welcoming atmosphere, featuring spacious rooms, a restaurant serving international cuisine, and a fully equipped fi...
McDonald’s Unirea is one of the most well-known and heavily visited McDonald’s spots in Bucharest—an urban landmark, just steps away from the metro, buses, and the daily chaos of Piața Unirii. It’s the kind of place you don’t need directions for—everyone knows where it is. It’s always busy, always buzzing, but somehow it runs smoothly, with fast-mo...
Revolution Square in the center of Bucharest is a place of profound historical and symbolic importance for Romania. Although originally traditionally known as Palace Square and Republic Square, as well as Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Square, it was later renamed Revolution Square after the scene of the 1989 Revolution.
On December 21, 1989, Nicolae Ceau...
El Comandante Junior is a club with an authentic and unconventional vibe, located in the heart of the Old Center of Bucharest, on 21 Blănari Street. It's the perfect place for those looking for a relaxed atmosphere, good music and fun-filled evenings, without pretenses and formalities.
With a décor reminiscent of underground bars, El Comandante Ju...
Anthony Frost English Bookshop was for many years a unique cultural landmark in Bucharest—the only bookstore dedicated entirely to English-language books, founded in 2007 on Calea Victoriei. Small but welcoming, the shop curated a carefully selected range of literature, nonfiction, art, history, comics, and children’s books, all handpicked by found...
Located in Sector 3, on 1 Decembrie 1918 Boulevard, School No. 22 “Mexic” provides both primary and lower secondary education in a modest but community-oriented environment. In 2024, students scored an average of 4.52 at the National Assessment, with 4.89 in Romanian Language and 4.16 in Mathematics, placing the school 4952 nationally. The school...