Guidebook for București
Food Scene
Specialty coffee and good food for breakfast or lunch, just dowstairs from our house (in the same building). Nice design, intimate, but rather expensive. 8am-4pm
11 locals recommend
Trofic
29 Strada Ion BrezoianuSpecialty coffee and good food for breakfast or lunch, just dowstairs from our house (in the same building). Nice design, intimate, but rather expensive. 8am-4pm
One of the most famous and skilled chefs in Romania has managed to make his mark in a unique way with his very own restaurant. The restaurant is located a stone’s throw away from downtown Bucharest.As you enter this contemporary Romanian restaurant, the kaleidoscopic elements compose a perfect mix by joining with details of historical Romanian folklore.The inviting design ensures a relaxed but intimate atmosphere and reinvented tastes of Romanian cuisine which will definitely make you want to come back! A carefully selected menu, freshness, taste, unique flavours and vibrant colours of food that are able to satisfy, undoubtedly, even the most demanding customer.
20 locals recommend
Mahala
147-153 Calea RahoveiOne of the most famous and skilled chefs in Romania has managed to make his mark in a unique way with his very own restaurant. The restaurant is located a stone’s throw away from downtown Bucharest.As you enter this contemporary Romanian restaurant, the kaleidoscopic elements compose a perfect mix by joining with details of historical Romanian folklore.The inviting design ensures a relaxed but intimate atmosphere and reinvented tastes of Romanian cuisine which will definitely make you want to come back! A carefully selected menu, freshness, taste, unique flavours and vibrant colours of food that are able to satisfy, undoubtedly, even the most demanding customer.
Tiny restaurant with a cute interior design and excellent food, mostly serving fresh fish in a relaxed & homey atmosphere with excellent service
La Pescăria Dorobanților
Intrarea Tudor ȘtefanTiny restaurant with a cute interior design and excellent food, mostly serving fresh fish in a relaxed & homey atmosphere with excellent service
The best spot in Bucharest for Romanian cuisine, all the food they serve is made in-house which means that all the sausages are made in their own kitchen and this goes for everything else. Even the chocolate is made in-house. Top notch service, a nice design & ambiance Zexe offers take away service or meat to cook in your own home or anything else from the menu. Everything is 20% discounted if you choose takeout.
18 locals recommend
Zexe
40 Strada IcoaneiThe best spot in Bucharest for Romanian cuisine, all the food they serve is made in-house which means that all the sausages are made in their own kitchen and this goes for everything else. Even the chocolate is made in-house. Top notch service, a nice design & ambiance Zexe offers take away service or meat to cook in your own home or anything else from the menu. Everything is 20% discounted if you choose takeout.
Calif has a very good lentil soup and all sorts of other Turkish – inspired foods and recipes, and some dishes go for less than 10 ron (less than 3 eur). Good food and budget friendly
32 locals recommend
Calif
63 Strada AvrigCalif has a very good lentil soup and all sorts of other Turkish – inspired foods and recipes, and some dishes go for less than 10 ron (less than 3 eur). Good food and budget friendly
Dracula themed place with a good selection of reasonably priced drinks, including numerous local beers, in a bright and tidy interior with an Irish tint. Very quiet compared with the raucous bars of the old town, for a change of pace.Food is ok and not too pricey for the area. At 7 min away, by foot, from my home (optionally, you can get there through the park)
Bram Stoker's Pub & Restaurant
33 Strada Ion CâmpineanuDracula themed place with a good selection of reasonably priced drinks, including numerous local beers, in a bright and tidy interior with an Irish tint. Very quiet compared with the raucous bars of the old town, for a change of pace.Food is ok and not too pricey for the area. At 7 min away, by foot, from my home (optionally, you can get there through the park)
A place for coffee lovers, this place specialized at coffee and fruit shakes. It's very very small, yet amazingly decorated. The staff is great, prices are ok and the coffee is perfect. if you are there, try the Flat White coffee.
6 locals recommend
VanFruct Specialty Coffee Shop
21 Strada Ion CâmpineanuA place for coffee lovers, this place specialized at coffee and fruit shakes. It's very very small, yet amazingly decorated. The staff is great, prices are ok and the coffee is perfect. if you are there, try the Flat White coffee.
he stationery version of the Burger Van circulating around Bucharest. It's a great choice of burgers with fresh meat and vegetables. Only a 2 min walk from my place. Take away & orders also.
22 locals recommend
Burger Van Bistro
4 Strada George Vracahe stationery version of the Burger Van circulating around Bucharest. It's a great choice of burgers with fresh meat and vegetables. Only a 2 min walk from my place. Take away & orders also.
At the ground floor of Alt Shift you can find one of the most important night clubs and concert venues in Bucharest, Control Club. The Alt Shift restaurant it offers great tasty food and a special midnight menu, delicious pizza and tasty soup for the party-goers. It's located within a 5 min walk from my house.
106 locals recommend
Alt Shift
4 Strada Constantin MilleAt the ground floor of Alt Shift you can find one of the most important night clubs and concert venues in Bucharest, Control Club. The Alt Shift restaurant it offers great tasty food and a special midnight menu, delicious pizza and tasty soup for the party-goers. It's located within a 5 min walk from my house.
Founded by The Institute, a communication business group managing some of the most prestigious events and projects in the creative industries in Romania, Institute, the Café is a meeting point for people working in advertising and publishing and a café-cum-office for freelancers. With an impeccable interior design, great selection of art books, glossy magazines, exclusive travel guides, comfortable chairs and desk-like tables, this could be the perfect place for out-of-office work or just letting your ideas flow while having a coffee & breakfast or a light lunch. Order yourself a freshly squeezed juice and browse the Institute’s magazine of communication, branding, design and culture.
Institute The Cafe
Founded by The Institute, a communication business group managing some of the most prestigious events and projects in the creative industries in Romania, Institute, the Café is a meeting point for people working in advertising and publishing and a café-cum-office for freelancers. With an impeccable interior design, great selection of art books, glossy magazines, exclusive travel guides, comfortable chairs and desk-like tables, this could be the perfect place for out-of-office work or just letting your ideas flow while having a coffee & breakfast or a light lunch. Order yourself a freshly squeezed juice and browse the Institute’s magazine of communication, branding, design and culture.
Located in a beautiful old house and with an outdoor terrace, this tea house and coffee place offers on of the best selection of teas and coffees in the city alongside homemade deserts and meals.
Tea Vlaicu
47 Strada Aurel VlaicuLocated in a beautiful old house and with an outdoor terrace, this tea house and coffee place offers on of the best selection of teas and coffees in the city alongside homemade deserts and meals.
A super organic food bar. Try a cooked “Pukka Tukka” breakfast, or a lunch of salmon with baby spinach. All the drinks, including coffee, fresh apple juice and a selection of local wines, are 100% organic, too. The wicker-walled interior features barely half a dozen small tables, each with stools made from cork, but there is a pleasantly shaded patio for alfresco eating. A 15 min walk from my house.
9 locals recommend
Pukka Tukka
13 Strada Piața AmzeiA super organic food bar. Try a cooked “Pukka Tukka” breakfast, or a lunch of salmon with baby spinach. All the drinks, including coffee, fresh apple juice and a selection of local wines, are 100% organic, too. The wicker-walled interior features barely half a dozen small tables, each with stools made from cork, but there is a pleasantly shaded patio for alfresco eating. A 15 min walk from my house.
Literally “beer cart”, is the first restaurant many tourists make a beeline for but it’s also where the locals go, which says much about its authenticity. Chic waiting staff scuttle around the ornate restaurant, doling out Romanian standards such as mititei (grilled meat rolls) and tochitură (pork stew), while the house musicians belt out Romanian folk tunes. Great fun. It is a 10 min away walk from my house and is situated in the old town.
481 locals recommend
Caru' cu bere
5 Strada StavropoleosLiterally “beer cart”, is the first restaurant many tourists make a beeline for but it’s also where the locals go, which says much about its authenticity. Chic waiting staff scuttle around the ornate restaurant, doling out Romanian standards such as mititei (grilled meat rolls) and tochitură (pork stew), while the house musicians belt out Romanian folk tunes. Great fun. It is a 10 min away walk from my house and is situated in the old town.
Origo
9 Strada Lipscanirobably the best coffee in the city
You should visit Vatra if you want to try some really delicious authentic Romanian food in a comfortable environment. The restaurant has all sorts of traditional Romanian decorations and a lovely terrace open in the summer, with traditional folk music and dance. It's a whole Romanian experience with traditional recipes, so the food here is well cooked and very tasty. Also, it's a quiet place, nicely decorated, away from the city noise. Vatra has the best ciorba in town. There's also mamaliga, that goes really well with sarmale, Romania's traditional dish, or mici (meat rolls). Vatra is at a 3 min walk away from my house.
63 locals recommend
Vatra Restaurant
19 Strada Ion BrezoianuYou should visit Vatra if you want to try some really delicious authentic Romanian food in a comfortable environment. The restaurant has all sorts of traditional Romanian decorations and a lovely terrace open in the summer, with traditional folk music and dance. It's a whole Romanian experience with traditional recipes, so the food here is well cooked and very tasty. Also, it's a quiet place, nicely decorated, away from the city noise. Vatra has the best ciorba in town. There's also mamaliga, that goes really well with sarmale, Romania's traditional dish, or mici (meat rolls). Vatra is at a 3 min walk away from my house.
As soon as the temperature reaches around 20 degrees, J’ai Bistrot the garden takes out its wooden benches and tables, umbrellas, hammocks, chill vibes and folding beach chairs to inaugurate the urban warm season. The crowd is a good mix of young professionals, freelancers, families, dogs, hipsters and old hippies. A good place to have a chat and a drink in a very relaxed atmosphere. Possibly the most child-friendly environment in the city, also great for dog-owners. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They serve plat du jour, also soup of the day and vegetarian dishes. They often host concerts and events at the weekends. 20 min walk from my house.
35 locals recommend
J’ai Bistrot
55 Calea GrivițeiAs soon as the temperature reaches around 20 degrees, J’ai Bistrot the garden takes out its wooden benches and tables, umbrellas, hammocks, chill vibes and folding beach chairs to inaugurate the urban warm season. The crowd is a good mix of young professionals, freelancers, families, dogs, hipsters and old hippies. A good place to have a chat and a drink in a very relaxed atmosphere. Possibly the most child-friendly environment in the city, also great for dog-owners. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They serve plat du jour, also soup of the day and vegetarian dishes. They often host concerts and events at the weekends. 20 min walk from my house.
Romanian themed cuisine right inside the Romanian Peasant's Museum with a large selection of tasty food, cozy terrace during the summer and with a broad cultural agenda including exhibitions and live music.
15 locals recommend
Clubul Taranului
3 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffRomanian themed cuisine right inside the Romanian Peasant's Museum with a large selection of tasty food, cozy terrace during the summer and with a broad cultural agenda including exhibitions and live music.
Specialty coffee in a beautiful space plus all day—delicious—breakfasts and pastries.
25 locals recommend
Artichoke Coffee Shop
45 Calea VictorieiSpecialty coffee in a beautiful space plus all day—delicious—breakfasts and pastries.
The take away and simplified version of the Romanian menu of Vatra restaurant. Good food, just 3 min away from my house.
La Nea Mitica
21 Strada Ion BrezoianuThe take away and simplified version of the Romanian menu of Vatra restaurant. Good food, just 3 min away from my house.
Restaurant, pub and urban hub, 7 min away from my house. Nice space, good food but rather slow service and a bit overpriced.
98 locals recommend
Energiea
4 Strada Ion BrezoianuRestaurant, pub and urban hub, 7 min away from my house. Nice space, good food but rather slow service and a bit overpriced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Many consider Acuarela to be an alternative place. It offers a good selection of teas, beers and wines in atmospheric surroundings. The building’s attic is decorated like a cosy home with familiar objects, while the open terrace has umbrellas as its roof, and doors as its tables. The best part is that it’s set in a green, leafy garden. Acuarela is also home to the Imbold Gallery – exhibition space dedicated to young Romanian artists. The graphic works on display are frequently changing, and according to the curator, it’s the perfect place to experience contemporary art. Concerts and theatre performances take place on the terrace almost every weekend. This bar's toilet is the coolest in town.
26 locals recommend
Bistro "Acuarela"
Nr 40 Strada PolonăMany consider Acuarela to be an alternative place. It offers a good selection of teas, beers and wines in atmospheric surroundings. The building’s attic is decorated like a cosy home with familiar objects, while the open terrace has umbrellas as its roof, and doors as its tables. The best part is that it’s set in a green, leafy garden. Acuarela is also home to the Imbold Gallery – exhibition space dedicated to young Romanian artists. The graphic works on display are frequently changing, and according to the curator, it’s the perfect place to experience contemporary art. Concerts and theatre performances take place on the terrace almost every weekend. This bar's toilet is the coolest in town.
Located in Herăstrău - the largest park in the city – away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, Baraka terrace has all it takes to wind you down after a busy day or to prolong that holiday feeling: comfortable armchairs and swing chairs, relaxed atmosphere, the shade of old trees in hot summer days and refreshing drinks in the open air. Rent a free bike at Charles the Gaulle entrance to the park and take a ride around the area. Stop at Baraka for a drink and watch the kids in the Skater Park across the alley doing their tricks. In the evening the place gets crowded, but without losing the laid-back vibe. Dj parties are often hosted at the weekend, so prepare to stay a bit longer.
7 locals recommend
Baraka Bar & Lounge
Alee Principală HerăstrăuLocated in Herăstrău - the largest park in the city – away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, Baraka terrace has all it takes to wind you down after a busy day or to prolong that holiday feeling: comfortable armchairs and swing chairs, relaxed atmosphere, the shade of old trees in hot summer days and refreshing drinks in the open air. Rent a free bike at Charles the Gaulle entrance to the park and take a ride around the area. Stop at Baraka for a drink and watch the kids in the Skater Park across the alley doing their tricks. In the evening the place gets crowded, but without losing the laid-back vibe. Dj parties are often hosted at the weekend, so prepare to stay a bit longer.
Live music, good crowd, beautiful terrace with lots of vegetation and a nicely equipped club with two rooms and great sound systen. Probably the best party spot in the city, only 3 min by foot from our home.
240 locals recommend
Control Club
4 Strada Constantin MilleLive music, good crowd, beautiful terrace with lots of vegetation and a nicely equipped club with two rooms and great sound systen. Probably the best party spot in the city, only 3 min by foot from our home.
Craft beer, nice space, 3 min away from my home, also reachable through the park.
9 locals recommend
beans & dots
23-25 Strada Ion BrezoianuCraft beer, nice space, 3 min away from my home, also reachable through the park.
Cozy, affordable bar that sometimes hosts live music concerts or poetry evenings, at a 5 min walk from my house.
11 locals recommend
Londophone
2 Strada Ioan ZalomitCozy, affordable bar that sometimes hosts live music concerts or poetry evenings, at a 5 min walk from my house.
Late night bar that also serves food till the early hours with a large outdoor terrace comfortable also during chilly nights as it has outdoor heaters.
7 locals recommend
Légère Cafe
5 Piața C. A. RosettiLate night bar that also serves food till the early hours with a large outdoor terrace comfortable also during chilly nights as it has outdoor heaters.
This place quickly became a favourite amongst locals looking for for cool places with cool people. There’s a wonderful open-air terrace full of flowers and ivy, as well as a mysterious old house. T he style of this place is reminiscent of Budapest’s ‘ruin bars’ – it feels a bit like a squat, a bit like a haunted house. The decrepit walls, old furniture and low lighting contribute to its scary but warm atmosphere. Many events take place here including concerts, theatre performances, parties and more. It is 15 min away from my house by foot or 10 min away by public transportation.
37 locals recommend
Dianei 4
NR 4 Strada DianeiThis place quickly became a favourite amongst locals looking for for cool places with cool people. There’s a wonderful open-air terrace full of flowers and ivy, as well as a mysterious old house. T he style of this place is reminiscent of Budapest’s ‘ruin bars’ – it feels a bit like a squat, a bit like a haunted house. The decrepit walls, old furniture and low lighting contribute to its scary but warm atmosphere. Many events take place here including concerts, theatre performances, parties and more. It is 15 min away from my house by foot or 10 min away by public transportation.
One would never guess while walking down the hectic Calea Victoriei, the little secret that lies behind Știrbei Palace – a local beach bar with trees of heaven and grey gravel sprawling across 2,000 square meters, unbeatable for late after-work chats over drinks, lazy summer gatherings and child-friendly environment. This is the perfect place for checking out the city’s pulse and the local crowds, as hipsters, creatives, corporate people and young mothers all tend to flock here to chill in the afternoon. Also a good excuse to stop for a cocktail, a lemonade or a local beer at quite expensive prices. If you’d rather go for the nice and quiet, come here in the morning for coffee and e-mails.
129 locals recommend
Gradina EDEN
44-46 Calea DorobanțiOne would never guess while walking down the hectic Calea Victoriei, the little secret that lies behind Știrbei Palace – a local beach bar with trees of heaven and grey gravel sprawling across 2,000 square meters, unbeatable for late after-work chats over drinks, lazy summer gatherings and child-friendly environment. This is the perfect place for checking out the city’s pulse and the local crowds, as hipsters, creatives, corporate people and young mothers all tend to flock here to chill in the afternoon. Also a good excuse to stop for a cocktail, a lemonade or a local beer at quite expensive prices. If you’d rather go for the nice and quiet, come here in the morning for coffee and e-mails.
Little, cosy space with nice music, friendly staff and a good range of drinks, plus a summer terrace in the middle of Cismigiu Park. My favourite place to enjoy a drink in the park, 7 min away from home.
6 locals recommend
Zona Liberă Butic
31 Bulevardul Schitu MăgureanuLittle, cosy space with nice music, friendly staff and a good range of drinks, plus a summer terrace in the middle of Cismigiu Park. My favourite place to enjoy a drink in the park, 7 min away from home.
Sightseeing
Built in eclectic style in 1900, the palace is topped by a glass and metal dome. The entrance features an arch supported by two pairs of columns in composite style. The four corners are decorated with gables and coats of arms and ending in Renaissance domes. 7 min by foot from our home.
69 locals recommend
Palace of the Deposits and Consignments
13 Calea VictorieiBuilt in eclectic style in 1900, the palace is topped by a glass and metal dome. The entrance features an arch supported by two pairs of columns in composite style. The four corners are decorated with gables and coats of arms and ending in Renaissance domes. 7 min by foot from our home.
Located in the capital’s center, near Palace of Parliament, The Ark is one of the most interesting heritage buildings in Bucharest. Initially built for The Commodities Stock Exchange in 1898, it was completely renovated in 2008 and now hosts not only office spaces but also events in a unique interior. Next to the main flower market of Bucharest.
The Ark
150 Str. UranusLocated in the capital’s center, near Palace of Parliament, The Ark is one of the most interesting heritage buildings in Bucharest. Initially built for The Commodities Stock Exchange in 1898, it was completely renovated in 2008 and now hosts not only office spaces but also events in a unique interior. Next to the main flower market of Bucharest.
A major architectural landmark of the city and an example of the historic times Bucharest. The eclectic architecture combining a luxuriant ornamental repertoire harmonically used for the facade as well as for the interiors, fully reflects the atmosphere of the 1900’s. Comprised of a spectacular ballroom, serving also as a theater and a concert hall, with a library, a bowling alley and many rooms and shops on the ground level, it was an impressive structure interfusing architectural styles of the most renowned buildings of that time: the Chamber of Commerce, the Romanian Post Office, the CEC Savings House and the Supreme Court of Justice, all built during the same period.
6 locals recommend
Bragadiru Palace
147-153 Calea RahoveiA major architectural landmark of the city and an example of the historic times Bucharest. The eclectic architecture combining a luxuriant ornamental repertoire harmonically used for the facade as well as for the interiors, fully reflects the atmosphere of the 1900’s. Comprised of a spectacular ballroom, serving also as a theater and a concert hall, with a library, a bowling alley and many rooms and shops on the ground level, it was an impressive structure interfusing architectural styles of the most renowned buildings of that time: the Chamber of Commerce, the Romanian Post Office, the CEC Savings House and the Supreme Court of Justice, all built during the same period.
Construction began in 1952 and was completed in 1956. The building was named Casa Scînteii (Scînteia was the name of the Romanian Communist Party's official newspaper). It was designed in the pure (albeit comparatively small-scale) style of Soviet Socialist realism, resembling the main building of the Moscow State University, and was intended to house all of Bucharest's printing presses, the newsrooms and their staff.
12 locals recommend
Casa Presei Libere
1 Piața Presei LibereConstruction began in 1952 and was completed in 1956. The building was named Casa Scînteii (Scînteia was the name of the Romanian Communist Party's official newspaper). It was designed in the pure (albeit comparatively small-scale) style of Soviet Socialist realism, resembling the main building of the Moscow State University, and was intended to house all of Bucharest's printing presses, the newsrooms and their staff.
Near city center you can find a place where time stops: a small but beautiful garden with old trees and a little church. It is a peaceful and quiet place where you can breathe, think and relax.
Schitul Dârvari
3 Strada Schitul DârvariNear city center you can find a place where time stops: a small but beautiful garden with old trees and a little church. It is a peaceful and quiet place where you can breathe, think and relax.
Eastern Orthodox church commissioned in 1720–1722 and built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace and 5 min away from our house. In the early days of the communist regime, Kretzulescu Church was slated for demolition, but was saved due to efforts of architects such as Henriette Delavrancea-Gibory.
34 locals recommend
Kretzulescu Church
45 Calea VictorieiEastern Orthodox church commissioned in 1720–1722 and built in the Brâncovenesc style, it is located on Calea Victoriei, nr. 45A, at one of the corners of Revolution Square, next to the former Royal Palace and 5 min away from our house. In the early days of the communist regime, Kretzulescu Church was slated for demolition, but was saved due to efforts of architects such as Henriette Delavrancea-Gibory.
During your visit to the old town, be sure not to miss Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn)! Tourists and locals simply love it, because of its welcoming and unique appearance and because it provides refreshing shade in the torrid summer heat. After significant repair and renovation works they recently opened a Romanian and a Lebanese restaurant. Built by an Armenian called Emanuel Mârzaian (Manuc), one of the richest and most influential merchants of his times in the Balkan region, Manuc's Inn was built about two hundred years ago, providing lodging and shelter for the caravans on their trade routes. It is located within a 15 min walk from my home.
162 locals recommend
Manuc's Inn
62 Strada HalelorDuring your visit to the old town, be sure not to miss Hanul lui Manuc (Manuc's Inn)! Tourists and locals simply love it, because of its welcoming and unique appearance and because it provides refreshing shade in the torrid summer heat. After significant repair and renovation works they recently opened a Romanian and a Lebanese restaurant. Built by an Armenian called Emanuel Mârzaian (Manuc), one of the richest and most influential merchants of his times in the Balkan region, Manuc's Inn was built about two hundred years ago, providing lodging and shelter for the caravans on their trade routes. It is located within a 15 min walk from my home.
Macca-Villacrosse passage, connecting Calea Victoriei and a smaller street opening onto the banking headquarter in Lipscani area, was completed in 1891 and looks quite similar to other glass covered passages in Milan and Paris - which were quite fashionable at the turn of the 20th century. The Villacrosse passage is the best place in town to smoke water pipe with a variety of different flavors in one of the Egyptian themed cafes or to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. Some small boutiques stand side by side with some old-fashioned stores and jewelry shops and are a reminder of the initial commercial character of this place. The Villacrosse passage is at a 9 min away walk from my home.
14 locals recommend
Macca Villacrosse Passage
Pasajul MaccaMacca-Villacrosse passage, connecting Calea Victoriei and a smaller street opening onto the banking headquarter in Lipscani area, was completed in 1891 and looks quite similar to other glass covered passages in Milan and Paris - which were quite fashionable at the turn of the 20th century. The Villacrosse passage is the best place in town to smoke water pipe with a variety of different flavors in one of the Egyptian themed cafes or to enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee. Some small boutiques stand side by side with some old-fashioned stores and jewelry shops and are a reminder of the initial commercial character of this place. The Villacrosse passage is at a 9 min away walk from my home.
For some Ceauşescu-linked culture, head to the Piata Revolutiei (the Revolution Square) and check out the pockmarked buildings. The square was the focal point of fighting during the 1989 revolution, which led to the end of the dictator’s regime. From the square you can see the balcony where Ceauşescu gave his last speech before fleeing the building by helicopter. The square is at 8 min walking distance from my home.
59 locals recommend
Revolution Square
Piața RevoluțieiFor some Ceauşescu-linked culture, head to the Piata Revolutiei (the Revolution Square) and check out the pockmarked buildings. The square was the focal point of fighting during the 1989 revolution, which led to the end of the dictator’s regime. From the square you can see the balcony where Ceauşescu gave his last speech before fleeing the building by helicopter. The square is at 8 min walking distance from my home.
Palace of Parliament is indisputably jaw-dropping. Constructed at Ceauşescu’s behest, its scale and opulence are head-spinning: 12 storeys (including four underground levels, one a nuclear bunker), 1,100 rooms, 4,500 chandeliers, and so on – although apparently not even 700 architects could satisfy Ceauşescu’s, or rather his wife’s, ever-changing whims. Guided tours (£5) take in a dozen or so of the largest and most extravagant rooms and conclude on the balconied terrace, affording fabulous views down bulevardul Unirii. It's 15 min away from my place by public transportation and a 25 min away walk.
699 locals recommend
Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuPalace of Parliament is indisputably jaw-dropping. Constructed at Ceauşescu’s behest, its scale and opulence are head-spinning: 12 storeys (including four underground levels, one a nuclear bunker), 1,100 rooms, 4,500 chandeliers, and so on – although apparently not even 700 architects could satisfy Ceauşescu’s, or rather his wife’s, ever-changing whims. Guided tours (£5) take in a dozen or so of the largest and most extravagant rooms and conclude on the balconied terrace, affording fabulous views down bulevardul Unirii. It's 15 min away from my place by public transportation and a 25 min away walk.
Stavropoleos monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is a masterpiece of Brancovan architectural style and a little oasis of tranquility in the heart of the old town. It's also one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Bucharest, due to the rich stone-carved decorations and frescoes painted on the walls; an architectural must-see. Stavropoleos monastery is also one of the very few churches in the old town center which survived the Big Fire in 1847, that destroyed a large part of the old city. You should come here in summer and spend some time in the courtyard. At a 10 min walking distance from my house.
80 locals recommend
Stavropoleos Monastery
4 Strada StavropoleosStavropoleos monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is a masterpiece of Brancovan architectural style and a little oasis of tranquility in the heart of the old town. It's also one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Bucharest, due to the rich stone-carved decorations and frescoes painted on the walls; an architectural must-see. Stavropoleos monastery is also one of the very few churches in the old town center which survived the Big Fire in 1847, that destroyed a large part of the old city. You should come here in summer and spend some time in the courtyard. At a 10 min walking distance from my house.
Cercul Militar Naţional (Palace of the National Military Circle) also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style. During the 1919 German occupation of Bucharest in the First World War, the building's interiors were devastated. After the end of the war, the palace was officially inaugurated in in 1923. Today, the National Military Circle is considered a historic & architectural monument. It's the central cultural institution of the Romanian army. The restaurant & terrace are open to the public.
32 locals recommend
National Military Club
1 Strada Constantin MilleCercul Militar Naţional (Palace of the National Military Circle) also known as the Officers' Circle Palace is located on Constantin Mile street in Bucharest, Romania. It was built in 1911 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu using French neoclassical style. During the 1919 German occupation of Bucharest in the First World War, the building's interiors were devastated. After the end of the war, the palace was officially inaugurated in in 1923. Today, the National Military Circle is considered a historic & architectural monument. It's the central cultural institution of the Romanian army. The restaurant & terrace are open to the public.
The Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. 5 min away from my flat, by foot.
333 locals recommend
Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinThe Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, Romania and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. 5 min away from my flat, by foot.
Shopping
Cărtureşti Carusel bookshop is the most spectacular example of the massive regeneration project that has transformed many of the Bucharest hitherto grubby-looking streets and buildings. Carusel is situated in the old town, on strada Lipscani. Besides the architecural interest this book shop has, it is also a great spot for buying souvenirs. It takes a 12 min walk from my house.
102 locals recommend
Cărturești Carusel
55 Strada LipscaniCărtureşti Carusel bookshop is the most spectacular example of the massive regeneration project that has transformed many of the Bucharest hitherto grubby-looking streets and buildings. Carusel is situated in the old town, on strada Lipscani. Besides the architecural interest this book shop has, it is also a great spot for buying souvenirs. It takes a 12 min walk from my house.
ANTICHITĂŢI HALF RETRO
nr.21 Bulevardul Gheorghe DucaVintage and second hand shop with prices by the kilo.
If you find yourself visiting the Old City center, don’t skip the Cocor store, a large shopping mall with an impressive selection of original creations reunited under the Gallery of Romanian Designers, where tens of other talented young designers display their masterpieces. While Bucharest might not really be a true fashion city, class and luxury have reached its premises with various designer stores, high end brands and a blooming local fashion scene. Only 10 min away by foot from my place.
36 locals recommend
Cocor
29-33 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuIf you find yourself visiting the Old City center, don’t skip the Cocor store, a large shopping mall with an impressive selection of original creations reunited under the Gallery of Romanian Designers, where tens of other talented young designers display their masterpieces. While Bucharest might not really be a true fashion city, class and luxury have reached its premises with various designer stores, high end brands and a blooming local fashion scene. Only 10 min away by foot from my place.
Kombinat house hosts in its ground floor a fashion store and a retro-vintage relaxing space in its first floor, with music on vinyl, tea and books, as well as an info point for Bucharest tourists. The store, based on the concept of slow-shopping, is a different second-hand and vintage boutique, also hosting a zone with clothes and handmade accessories from Romanian fashion designers. Sufrageria Kombinat (The Drawing-Room), situated at the first floor, is a place for taking a break with a tea and a book, magazines and board games, free WI-FI, where you can choose from a selection of teas, fruits infusions and instant coffee, all self-service.
Kombinat
21 Strada Pitar MoșKombinat house hosts in its ground floor a fashion store and a retro-vintage relaxing space in its first floor, with music on vinyl, tea and books, as well as an info point for Bucharest tourists. The store, based on the concept of slow-shopping, is a different second-hand and vintage boutique, also hosting a zone with clothes and handmade accessories from Romanian fashion designers. Sufrageria Kombinat (The Drawing-Room), situated at the first floor, is a place for taking a break with a tea and a book, magazines and board games, free WI-FI, where you can choose from a selection of teas, fruits infusions and instant coffee, all self-service.
Record store opened by Ioana Parlog, an active Romanian DJ. As a consequence of her passion for music, the vinyl store came along the road. In Bucharest, apart from the music instruments stores and some concept bookstores, also selling some records, there is no other specialized vinyl shop.
Misbits Record Shop
43A Strada FăinariRecord store opened by Ioana Parlog, an active Romanian DJ. As a consequence of her passion for music, the vinyl store came along the road. In Bucharest, apart from the music instruments stores and some concept bookstores, also selling some records, there is no other specialized vinyl shop.
Meşteshukar ButiQ (MBQ) is a network of social economy enterprises and an active supporter of Roma traditional crafts. Meteshukar ButiQ managed to bring a fresh vision on Roma crafts and revive traditional products and objects with contemporary design. Intended to meet contemporary needs of life re-connection and protecting of the natural environment, products and services offered by Meşteshukar ButiQ involve a clean raw material, knowledge of the craft passed through a long trial time, skilful hands and an immediate utility.
8 locals recommend
Mesteshukar ButiQ [MBQ]
12 Bulevardul Mihail KogălniceanuMeşteshukar ButiQ (MBQ) is a network of social economy enterprises and an active supporter of Roma traditional crafts. Meteshukar ButiQ managed to bring a fresh vision on Roma crafts and revive traditional products and objects with contemporary design. Intended to meet contemporary needs of life re-connection and protecting of the natural environment, products and services offered by Meşteshukar ButiQ involve a clean raw material, knowledge of the craft passed through a long trial time, skilful hands and an immediate utility.
One of the oldest and biggest commercial areas in Bucharest and the whole of Romania, offering easy access from all areas of the capital, with multiple means of transport (tram, trolley, bus, metro). It has an underground parking lot, designed to offer a great traditional market experience, as well as a cheap shopping opportunity. It has indoor & outdoor market, indoor commercial center dating from communist times and a newly built mall (Veranda) within the same area. Direct trolley from my house, 15 min away.
18 locals recommend
Obor Market
4 Strada Ziduri MoșiOne of the oldest and biggest commercial areas in Bucharest and the whole of Romania, offering easy access from all areas of the capital, with multiple means of transport (tram, trolley, bus, metro). It has an underground parking lot, designed to offer a great traditional market experience, as well as a cheap shopping opportunity. It has indoor & outdoor market, indoor commercial center dating from communist times and a newly built mall (Veranda) within the same area. Direct trolley from my house, 15 min away.
Precious garments, from the most lascious dresses, to the iconic bodysuits and corsets. Dressed by celebs like Gigi Hadid, Katey Perry, Fergie, Madonna, Kylie Jenner, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Ruby Rose, etc. You can either make your favorite piece on your exact measurements with their special service Made to Measure. You don’t need any appoiments.
MURMUR Showroom
16 Strada Doctor BurgheleaPrecious garments, from the most lascious dresses, to the iconic bodysuits and corsets. Dressed by celebs like Gigi Hadid, Katey Perry, Fergie, Madonna, Kylie Jenner, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Ruby Rose, etc. You can either make your favorite piece on your exact measurements with their special service Made to Measure. You don’t need any appoiments.
If you want to see Romanian creativity in different forms, if you’re looking for contemporary souvenirs or if you’re simply curious to see the first Romanian design concept store, you have to visit this place. Besides, you’ll be supporting young artists and the local economy. Dizainăr offers unique art and design items perfect for transforming your home or as surprise gifts for friends. The shop is cosy and feels like a big garage of cool stuff where you can look for all kinds of things in all kinds of styles. It is within walking reach, 11 min away from my home.
Dizainăr
17 Strada Puțul cu PlopiIf you want to see Romanian creativity in different forms, if you’re looking for contemporary souvenirs or if you’re simply curious to see the first Romanian design concept store, you have to visit this place. Besides, you’ll be supporting young artists and the local economy. Dizainăr offers unique art and design items perfect for transforming your home or as surprise gifts for friends. The shop is cosy and feels like a big garage of cool stuff where you can look for all kinds of things in all kinds of styles. It is within walking reach, 11 min away from my home.
Parks & Nature
Largest park of Bucharest, Romania, around Lake Herăstrău. The park has an area of about 187 ha, of which 74 ha is the lake. The area of the park has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, traces of settlements being found at the Herăstrău sand quarry, including flint tools made by the Mousterian culture, a culture generally associated with the Neanderthals. During the quaternary glaciation, the area was inhabited by large mammals such as the woolly rhinoceros and the mammoth, bones of the latter being found in the Herăstrău sand quarry. By the mid-19th century, Herăstrău was the main promenade area used by the Romanian élite for walks.
435 locals recommend
King Mihai I Park
Largest park of Bucharest, Romania, around Lake Herăstrău. The park has an area of about 187 ha, of which 74 ha is the lake. The area of the park has been inhabited since the Paleolithic, traces of settlements being found at the Herăstrău sand quarry, including flint tools made by the Mousterian culture, a culture generally associated with the Neanderthals. During the quaternary glaciation, the area was inhabited by large mammals such as the woolly rhinoceros and the mammoth, bones of the latter being found in the Herăstrău sand quarry. By the mid-19th century, Herăstrău was the main promenade area used by the Romanian élite for walks.
This stylish park is located in a very quiet neighborhood and surrounded by beautiful old villas, only ten minutes’ walk from Piaţa Romană. It was created in 1870 from a former drained swamp by the land owner George Ioanid, a wealthy bookseller and publisher. Although very small, it is one of Bucharest’s finest. Being designed after the English and French landscape gardens, it has all the elements of an idyllic garden: a pavilion, a pond, a bridge and statues. You can relax after a tiresome walk through the streets of the city, take a lot of pictures or read a book. The park is wonderful in early spring and is at a 20 min walk from my house.
25 locals recommend
IOANID Park
7 Strada Dumbrava RoșieThis stylish park is located in a very quiet neighborhood and surrounded by beautiful old villas, only ten minutes’ walk from Piaţa Romană. It was created in 1870 from a former drained swamp by the land owner George Ioanid, a wealthy bookseller and publisher. Although very small, it is one of Bucharest’s finest. Being designed after the English and French landscape gardens, it has all the elements of an idyllic garden: a pavilion, a pond, a bridge and statues. You can relax after a tiresome walk through the streets of the city, take a lot of pictures or read a book. The park is wonderful in early spring and is at a 20 min walk from my house.
You should come and see it because is unknown to almost all the people visiting the city, because of its size and because it is hidden right in the middle of the city and also because you will feel like in Paris. The walk to the park will take from the bustling center to the quiet center and also if you will close your eyes you will feel the perfume of the Belle Epoque of Bucharest around you. Built in 1905 to honour the memory of Cazzavillan, the founder of the Romanian New York Times called "Universul". Especially lovely in the summer after 19:00.
Luigi Cazzavillan Park
You should come and see it because is unknown to almost all the people visiting the city, because of its size and because it is hidden right in the middle of the city and also because you will feel like in Paris. The walk to the park will take from the bustling center to the quiet center and also if you will close your eyes you will feel the perfume of the Belle Epoque of Bucharest around you. Built in 1905 to honour the memory of Cazzavillan, the founder of the Romanian New York Times called "Universul". Especially lovely in the summer after 19:00.
Monumental in design, the island was left unfinished when the revolution came in 1989. It was supposed to be one of Bucharest's main recreational sites. Now, the walk there is quite pleasant with the lake on one side and the many-colored yet bleak blocks of flats on the other side being a landmark of the reminiscent communist times. (25 min away by taxi or 55 min away by public transportation)
Morii Lake Island
Monumental in design, the island was left unfinished when the revolution came in 1989. It was supposed to be one of Bucharest's main recreational sites. Now, the walk there is quite pleasant with the lake on one side and the many-colored yet bleak blocks of flats on the other side being a landmark of the reminiscent communist times. (25 min away by taxi or 55 min away by public transportation)
The Botanic Garden is more than 150 years old and has a special place in the hearts of Bucharest people. Children enjoy watching the fish, turtles and ducklings in the small ponds. Students explore the glasshouses with exotic plants. Lovers seek the hidden spots behind the old trees. Seniors enjoy a walk on the peaceful alleys. Apart from the native species, a vast array of nonnative trees and flowers are acclimated and thrive in the garden. The largest greenhouse is set up as a tropical forest. A botanic museum with over 5,000 species of plants is housed by a recently renovated beautiful building in the Brancovan style.
55 locals recommend
Bucharest Botanical Garden
32 Șoseaua CotroceniThe Botanic Garden is more than 150 years old and has a special place in the hearts of Bucharest people. Children enjoy watching the fish, turtles and ducklings in the small ponds. Students explore the glasshouses with exotic plants. Lovers seek the hidden spots behind the old trees. Seniors enjoy a walk on the peaceful alleys. Apart from the native species, a vast array of nonnative trees and flowers are acclimated and thrive in the garden. The largest greenhouse is set up as a tropical forest. A botanic museum with over 5,000 species of plants is housed by a recently renovated beautiful building in the Brancovan style.
This perfect place to relax at any time of the day is just around the corner from our flat (we're located on an entrance into the park) that features quiet alleys, benches, open-air cafés, a great playground for children. Boats and paddle boats are available for rent in the summer, so you can also take a romantic ride on the lake. Originally designed by the German landscape gardener Wilhelm Meyer in the 1850s as an English garden, Cişmigiu is still a favorite place of walk for many Bucharesters. As a charming detail, the oldest newspaper kiosk in Bucharest can be seen near the entrance from Bd. Regina Elisabeta (45 sec walk from my house).
558 locals recommend
Cișmigiu Park
Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaThis perfect place to relax at any time of the day is just around the corner from our flat (we're located on an entrance into the park) that features quiet alleys, benches, open-air cafés, a great playground for children. Boats and paddle boats are available for rent in the summer, so you can also take a romantic ride on the lake. Originally designed by the German landscape gardener Wilhelm Meyer in the 1850s as an English garden, Cişmigiu is still a favorite place of walk for many Bucharesters. As a charming detail, the oldest newspaper kiosk in Bucharest can be seen near the entrance from Bd. Regina Elisabeta (45 sec walk from my house).
Arts & Culture
Fitting of a head of state of the former Soviet bloc, the Spring Palace stands out both in magnitude and in its luxurious interior garnished with beautiful design elements (furniture, carpets, mirrors, porcelain) manufactured in famous shops from the country and from abroad. Visitors can see how Ceaușescu lived, not only as an internationally renowned head of state, but as a man in his own private life - the hobbies that he had, what his routine around the privacy of his home was, how he studied or what art collections he had in his house.
44 locals recommend
House of Ceauşescu
50 Bulevardul PrimăveriiFitting of a head of state of the former Soviet bloc, the Spring Palace stands out both in magnitude and in its luxurious interior garnished with beautiful design elements (furniture, carpets, mirrors, porcelain) manufactured in famous shops from the country and from abroad. Visitors can see how Ceaușescu lived, not only as an internationally renowned head of state, but as a man in his own private life - the hobbies that he had, what his routine around the privacy of his home was, how he studied or what art collections he had in his house.
"Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus
279 locals recommend
Antipa Museum
1 Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff"Grigore Antipa” National Museum of Natural History is one of the oldest research institutions in the field of biodiversity and public education. It is in the same time one of the well-known and highly appreciated “databases” due to the Museum’s collections, some of them valuable assets of the worldwide thesaurus
The best way to understand the Romanian (sub)culture. Romanian kitsch is authentic as it is creative, ridiculous and proud in the same time. Also features a shop, only 10 min away from my flat.
12 locals recommend
Romanian Kitsch Museum
The best way to understand the Romanian (sub)culture. Romanian kitsch is authentic as it is creative, ridiculous and proud in the same time. Also features a shop, only 10 min away from my flat.
Aiurtart is one of the most active art spaces in Bucharest, successfully combining its multiple identities as a contemporary art gallery, small museum and cultural centre. To date, Aiurat has hosted over 30 exhibitions of both Romanian and international artists, displaying a complex range of artistic creations from paintings to sculpture, video art, installations and various experimental projects. Aiurart is also involved in educational programmes such as Museums in High Schools and High Schools in Museums. Furthermore, the gallery’s location in a renovated pre-war mansion is an outstanding work of art, nominated for the main prize at the 2013 Bucharest Architecture Awards.
AiurART
21 Strada LireiAiurtart is one of the most active art spaces in Bucharest, successfully combining its multiple identities as a contemporary art gallery, small museum and cultural centre. To date, Aiurat has hosted over 30 exhibitions of both Romanian and international artists, displaying a complex range of artistic creations from paintings to sculpture, video art, installations and various experimental projects. Aiurart is also involved in educational programmes such as Museums in High Schools and High Schools in Museums. Furthermore, the gallery’s location in a renovated pre-war mansion is an outstanding work of art, nominated for the main prize at the 2013 Bucharest Architecture Awards.
If you are an art lover you should not miss this place. The Museum of the City of Bucharest has a permanent collection exhibiting historical artifacts and it always holds a temporary exhibition bringing new items. Housed in the neoclassical Sutu Palace (1834), the museum features some 300,000 artifacts, from coins, books, maps, engravings, paintings, arms and furniture to old traditional costumes. Among the most valuable exhibits are the document attesting for the first time the name of the city of Bucharest, issued by Vlad Tepes in 1459. At a 10 in walking distance from my home.
38 locals recommend
Bucharest Municipal Museum
2 Bulevardul Ion C. BrătianuIf you are an art lover you should not miss this place. The Museum of the City of Bucharest has a permanent collection exhibiting historical artifacts and it always holds a temporary exhibition bringing new items. Housed in the neoclassical Sutu Palace (1834), the museum features some 300,000 artifacts, from coins, books, maps, engravings, paintings, arms and furniture to old traditional costumes. Among the most valuable exhibits are the document attesting for the first time the name of the city of Bucharest, issued by Vlad Tepes in 1459. At a 10 in walking distance from my home.
The Peasant's Museum shows the life of the Romanian peasant, it describes in detail how peasants used to work, live, dress. The museum provides a very good picture of their customs, traditions and lifestyle. From Spring to Autumn hold different open air exhibitions with hand made products, and traditional food. Artisans from all over Romania take part. The museum features the richest folk art collection in Romania, with over 90,000 artifacts that trace the colorful and diverse cultural life of the Romanian people. The Pottery Collection includes some 18,000 items. Equally impressive, the Costume Collection comprises almost 20,000 traditional folk costumes. It has a great souvenir shop.
234 locals recommend
Museum of the Romanian Peasant
3 Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffThe Peasant's Museum shows the life of the Romanian peasant, it describes in detail how peasants used to work, live, dress. The museum provides a very good picture of their customs, traditions and lifestyle. From Spring to Autumn hold different open air exhibitions with hand made products, and traditional food. Artisans from all over Romania take part. The museum features the richest folk art collection in Romania, with over 90,000 artifacts that trace the colorful and diverse cultural life of the Romanian people. The Pottery Collection includes some 18,000 items. Equally impressive, the Costume Collection comprises almost 20,000 traditional folk costumes. It has a great souvenir shop.
Housed in a beautiful villa with neo-classical Italian statues on the street facade, this small museum, which also served as the painter's workshop, exhibits many paintings, collectibles and furniture created by Theodor Aman himself. Aman museum is the oldest museum in Bucharest (1908) and it was recently opened for the public after extensive renovation and refurbishment. You may admire the fine architectural elements, the painter's workshop and the beautiful tiled stoves. It's definitely worth a visit for a better understanding of Romanian art within a 10 min walk from my house.
10 locals recommend
Muzeul Theodor Aman
8 Strada C. A. RosettiHoused in a beautiful villa with neo-classical Italian statues on the street facade, this small museum, which also served as the painter's workshop, exhibits many paintings, collectibles and furniture created by Theodor Aman himself. Aman museum is the oldest museum in Bucharest (1908) and it was recently opened for the public after extensive renovation and refurbishment. You may admire the fine architectural elements, the painter's workshop and the beautiful tiled stoves. It's definitely worth a visit for a better understanding of Romanian art within a 10 min walk from my house.
Enescu is the internationally acclaimed Romanian composer, celebrated by an international music festival held in Bucharest every second year. The museum is housed by one of Bucharest’s flamboyant palaces, commissioned in the early 1900s in French Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo style by the wealthy statesman Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino. The museum gives a comprehensive overview of the composer’s life and works: photographs, musical instruments and original scores, conducting batons, dress coat, medals and diplomas. As he did not feel at home in the overwhelmingly ornate palace, he and his wife lived in the servants’ building behind the palace (open for visitors). A 15 min walk from my house.
35 locals recommend
George Enescu National Museum
141 Calea VictorieiEnescu is the internationally acclaimed Romanian composer, celebrated by an international music festival held in Bucharest every second year. The museum is housed by one of Bucharest’s flamboyant palaces, commissioned in the early 1900s in French Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo style by the wealthy statesman Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino. The museum gives a comprehensive overview of the composer’s life and works: photographs, musical instruments and original scores, conducting batons, dress coat, medals and diplomas. As he did not feel at home in the overwhelmingly ornate palace, he and his wife lived in the servants’ building behind the palace (open for visitors). A 15 min walk from my house.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art - MNAC was open in 2001, activating Wing E4 of Parliament Palace since 2004, and in time it has become one of the most important contemporary art museums in Eastern Europe. It hosts very interesting temporary exhibitions on architecture, photography, sculpture and audio visual exhibitions. This space is a challenge for exhibitors - Romanian and international artists, curators and art critics - and an opportunity to give it a new meaning through their unconventional and creative ideas. MNAC owns an impressive digital archive of the images of Romanian modern and contemporary art; 20 min away from my house by public transportation, 30 min away by foot.
131 locals recommend
MNAC - Muzeul Național de Artă Contemporană al României
1-3 Calea 13 SeptembrieThe National Museum of Contemporary Art - MNAC was open in 2001, activating Wing E4 of Parliament Palace since 2004, and in time it has become one of the most important contemporary art museums in Eastern Europe. It hosts very interesting temporary exhibitions on architecture, photography, sculpture and audio visual exhibitions. This space is a challenge for exhibitors - Romanian and international artists, curators and art critics - and an opportunity to give it a new meaning through their unconventional and creative ideas. MNAC owns an impressive digital archive of the images of Romanian modern and contemporary art; 20 min away from my house by public transportation, 30 min away by foot.
The Village Museum is an outdoor museum hosting ancient and traditional Romanian houses from different regions. It is on the shores of lake Herăstrău and exhibits vernacular architecture from all over Romania. Comprising some 300 dwellings – churches, workshops, windmills and so on – there’s much ground to cover, so keep a keen eye out for the ingenious dug-out (or “pit”) homes from Oltenia and the iconic wooden churches from Maramureş in northern Romania. It's 20 minutes away by bus from my house.
37 locals recommend
Muzeul Satului station
Şoseaua Pavel D. KiseleffThe Village Museum is an outdoor museum hosting ancient and traditional Romanian houses from different regions. It is on the shores of lake Herăstrău and exhibits vernacular architecture from all over Romania. Comprising some 300 dwellings – churches, workshops, windmills and so on – there’s much ground to cover, so keep a keen eye out for the ingenious dug-out (or “pit”) homes from Oltenia and the iconic wooden churches from Maramureş in northern Romania. It's 20 minutes away by bus from my house.
The Art Collections Museum, only a 10 min walk from my house.
51 locals recommend
The Art Collections Museum
111 Calea VictorieiThe Art Collections Museum, only a 10 min walk from my house.
The first jazz cafe in Bucharest, great in the summer for it's beautiful terrace. Regularly hosting live concerts & theatre.
27 locals recommend
Green Hours Jazz Cafe
120 Calea VictorieiThe first jazz cafe in Bucharest, great in the summer for it's beautiful terrace. Regularly hosting live concerts & theatre.
Independent theatre, sometimes showing plays with English subtitles. It also has a beautifully designed bar serving craft beer and featuring live DJs and it's only 3 minutes away from my house.
19 locals recommend
Apollo111
23 - 25 Strada Ion BrezoianuIndependent theatre, sometimes showing plays with English subtitles. It also has a beautifully designed bar serving craft beer and featuring live DJs and it's only 3 minutes away from my house.
The permanent collection is revealing for a historical view of the Romanian art scene, often showing also special exhibitions. The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837. Only a 5 min away walk from my house.
276 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art of Romania
49-53 Calea VictorieiThe permanent collection is revealing for a historical view of the Romanian art scene, often showing also special exhibitions. The National Museum of Art of Romania is located in the former royal palace in Revolution Square, central Bucharest, completed in 1837. Only a 5 min away walk from my house.
Essentials
Downstairs from my house is a small family run shop where you can buy anything from food (traditional cheese & meat products), sweets, liquor & cigarettes, essentials, etc. You just need to get out of the building and enter the first door on your right.
Nea Mihai
29 Intrarea RigasDownstairs from my house is a small family run shop where you can buy anything from food (traditional cheese & meat products), sweets, liquor & cigarettes, essentials, etc. You just need to get out of the building and enter the first door on your right.
Well equipped supermarket with a salad bar and take away cooked food. Make sure you check the shop next door selling local fruits & vegetables. 5 min away from my home.
91 locals recommend
Mega Image
60 Strada Ion BrezoianuWell equipped supermarket with a salad bar and take away cooked food. Make sure you check the shop next door selling local fruits & vegetables. 5 min away from my home.