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  • Restaurants

    Sara Bistro

    Sara Bistro is a casual-chic restaurant known for its diverse and well-balanced menu, catering to a wide range of culinary preferences. The offering includes pizza, burgers, pasta, dishes with chicken, pork, beef, or fish, along with soups, salads, snacks, sides, and desserts. It also stands out for its drink selection – from soft drinks and fresh...

  • Landmarks & Attractions

    Mogoșoaia Palace

    Mogoșoaia Palace, located just 15 km from Bucharest, is one of the most impressive historical monuments in Romania. Built in 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, the palace is an outstanding example of the Brâncovenesque style, combining Renaissance, Ottoman and Baroque elements.

    🏰 What can you visit at Mogoșoaia Palace?
    The main building, with it...

  • Transport

    Otopeni Airport

    Henri Coandă International Airport, widely known as Otopeni, is Romania’s busiest and most important airport, and the only one handling long-haul flights consistently. With over 14 million passengers per year, it should operate as a modern regional hub. In practice, it remains a transit point with aging infrastructure, limited space, and patchwork...

  • Have Fun

    Therme Bucharest

    Therme Bucharest is a modern spa, wellness and water fun complex located in Balotești, Ilfov, just 10 minutes from Bucharest. Opened in 2016, Therme is the largest relaxation center of its kind in Europe, offering visitors thermal pools, themed saunas, water slides and wellness areas.🌴 Main areas:
    Galaxy - aimed at families, with spectacular s...

  • Museums & Galleries

    Știrbei Palace in Buftea

    Știrbei Palace in Buftea is an impressive historical monument located about 20 km from Bucharest, in Buftea, Ilfov. Built in 1863 by the Știrbei family, the palace blends Neo-Gothic architecture with classical elements, creating an aristocratic atmosphere.
    🌿 What Can You Discover at Știrbei Palace?
    The main building with spectacular architectural...

  • Historical Sites

    Ghica Palace in Căciulați

    Hidden among the ancient forests of Vlăsia, just 30 km north of Bucharest, Ghica Palace in Căciulați is a lesser-known architectural gem with a story worth discovering. Built between 1830 and 1834 by Prince Alexandru Dimitrie Ghica, this neoclassical summer residence reflects the refined tastes of the Romanian aristocracy in the early 19th century....

  • Historical Sites

    Comana Monastery

    Comana Monastery is an important Orthodox monastic settlement located in Giurgiu County, about 40 km south of Bucharest. Initially founded in 1461 by Vlad the Impaler, the monastery was rebuilt in the 16th century by the nobleman Radu Șerban and has since remained a place of prayer, reflection, and history.
    The monastery is also believed to be the...

  • Parks & Gardens

    Lake Snagov

    Just 25 kilometers north of Bucharest, Lake Snagov stretches across 16 kilometers, making it the largest natural lake in Romania, with a surface area of 5.75 km². Surrounded by dense forest remnants of the old Codrii Vlăsiei, the lake is home to a remarkable biodiversity, including rare aquatic plants and protected bird species.
    At its center lies...

  • Tours & Walks

    Comana Natural Park

    Comana Natural Park is a protected area in Romania, located in Giurgiu County, approximately 40 km south of Bucharest. Established in 2005, the park spans over 24,963 hectares and is the second-largest wetland in Romania after the Danube Delta. It offers a rich biodiversity, including numerous bird species, and provides various recreational activit...

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