Cinema Elvire Popesco has long been the cornerstone of arthouse cinema in Bucharest. Located inside the French Institute on Dacia Boulevard, it stands out as one of the few venues that have preserved a distinct cultural identity in a landscape dominated by multiplexes. Its carefully curated program includes auteur films, festival selections, origin...
The CEC Palace, located on Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, is one of the city's most emblematic buildings. Designed by the French architect Paul Gottereau in neoclassical and baroque style and built between 1897 and 1900, the building was conceived to serve as the headquarters of the House of Savings and Consignments (CEC).
While the CEC Palace sta...
The Telephone Palace (Palatul Telefoanelor) is one of the most iconic buildings in Bucharest, located on Calea Victoriei in Sector 1. Built between 1929 and 1934, it was Romania’s first skyscraper and a symbol of the city’s modernization during the interwar period.
With an architecture influenced by the Art Deco style, the building served for deca...
Grand Hotel Continental is a 5-star hotel located in the historic center of Bucharest, known for its elegance and refinement. With a history of over 130 years, the hotel offers guests a unique experience by combining classic luxury with modern amenities. Its spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, and the restaurant serves both international and t...
Located at 2–4 Magheru Boulevard, just steps away from University Square, Cinema Scala is one of the oldest and most iconic cinemas in Bucharest—a cultural landmark that once shone brightly but now quietly holds on, searching for its place in a city dominated by multiplexes and commercial screens. Once known as the capital’s premiere cinema, Scala...
Tucked away between apartment buildings at 2 Eforie Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Calea Victoriei and Sala Palatului, Cinema Eforie is one of Bucharest’s oldest and most respected screening venues. Known as the main hall of the Romanian Cinematheque, Eforie has maintained a unique cultural status over the decades—not as a commercial cinema,...
Mingle is a bohemian haven tucked away in a charming corner of Bucharest, offering the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle. As soon as you step inside, it feels like you’ve entered another era – walls adorned with floral wallpaper, vintage furniture, and soft lighting that creates an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Every nook of the café se...
The mural on the POINT building is one of the most striking works by Sweet Damage Crew, painted in a hyperrealistic and deeply symbolic style. It depicts a woman holding a translucent “sheet” that she appears to be drawing or revealing, as if reconstructing her own reality. Behind her lies a mysterious forest, with dark tree trunks contrasting the...
POINT is an independent cultural hub located at Str. General Eremia Grigorescu 10, near Piața Romană–Piața Spaniei. Housed in a refurbished period building, it unites a theatre space upstairs with a café-bar downstairs—creating a clear boundary between drinking and theatre experiences. The venue hosts an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, visual art,...
Control Club is one of the most vibrant and popular clubs in Bucharest, attracting a diverse community of alternative, rock, electronic and indie music lovers. Situated in the city center, the club is known for its unconventional atmosphere, minimalist-industrial décor and eclectic program of events. It frequently hosts live concerts with local and...