Guidebook for Bucharest
Sightseeing
The famous revolution from 1989 happened in that place, there's a nice piece of Romanian history.
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Revolution Square
Piața RevoluțieiThe famous revolution from 1989 happened in that place, there's a nice piece of Romanian history.
The astonishing structure is the noble heart of Romanian classical music. It is an architectural gem that hosts prestigious concerts.
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Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin FranklinThe astonishing structure is the noble heart of Romanian classical music. It is an architectural gem that hosts prestigious concerts.
The fabulous church situated to the east of Piaţa Romană was built by secretary Mihail Băbeanu in 1745-50. Worth stopping by.
Icon Church
Strada IcoaneiThe fabulous church situated to the east of Piaţa Romană was built by secretary Mihail Băbeanu in 1745-50. Worth stopping by.
The fascinating building with stunning architecture houses the university library, the European Union Information Centre and a bank.
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Central University Library Carol I
1 Strada BoteanuThe fascinating building with stunning architecture houses the university library, the European Union Information Centre and a bank.
Located in the former royal palace on Revolution Square, the museum features notable collections of both medieval and modern Romanian art.
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Muzeul Național de Artă al României
49-53 Calea VictorieiLocated in the former royal palace on Revolution Square, the museum features notable collections of both medieval and modern Romanian art.
The memorial was inaugurated in August 2005 to commemorate the struggle for freedom. A controversial structure due to its "abstract" design.
Memorialul Renașterii
Piața RevoluțieiThe memorial was inaugurated in August 2005 to commemorate the struggle for freedom. A controversial structure due to its "abstract" design.
The lovely serene church is just a short walk from the very centre of the city. It offers a peaceful place to pray, meditate or just rest.
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Kretzulescu Church
45 Calea VictorieiThe lovely serene church is just a short walk from the very centre of the city. It offers a peaceful place to pray, meditate or just rest.
The Royal Palace is an architectural gem built in 1812-15. It became the official royal residence in 1837 and now houses an art museum.
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Sala Palatului
28 Strada Ion CâmpineanuThe Royal Palace is an architectural gem built in 1812-15. It became the official royal residence in 1837 and now houses an art museum.
The magnificent, fabulous gardens in downtown Bucharest are just astonishing all year round. One of the major landmarks not to be missed!
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Parcul Cișmigiu
Bulevardul Regina ElisabetaThe magnificent, fabulous gardens in downtown Bucharest are just astonishing all year round. One of the major landmarks not to be missed!
The former army club now serves as a marvelous venue for special occassions and as a local ballroom with great service and tasty food.
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National Military Club
1 Strada Constantin MilleThe former army club now serves as a marvelous venue for special occassions and as a local ballroom with great service and tasty food.
The fascinating theatre offers a great mix of all the popular play genres. It bears the name of the famous 20th-century playwright.
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Teatrul Național „Ion Luca Caragiale”
2 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuThe fascinating theatre offers a great mix of all the popular play genres. It bears the name of the famous 20th-century playwright.
This is where some of the fiercest fighting during the revolution of 1989 took place. The locals sometimes call it the "Piaţa Tiananmen".
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University Square, Bucharest
This is where some of the fiercest fighting during the revolution of 1989 took place. The locals sometimes call it the "Piaţa Tiananmen".
The former "Casa Scînteii" (named after the official newspaper of the Communist party) now houses headquarters of several printing presses.
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Casa Presei Libere
1 Piața Presei LibereThe former "Casa Scînteii" (named after the official newspaper of the Communist party) now houses headquarters of several printing presses.
The current triumphal arch is actually the third one built on the spot - it commemorates Romania gaining its independence in 1878.
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Arcul de Triumf
Piața Arcul de TriumfThe current triumphal arch is actually the third one built on the spot - it commemorates Romania gaining its independence in 1878.
The largest civilian building in the world contains both chambers of the Romanian Parliament. Come visit the fabulous Neoclassic building!
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Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae BălcescuThe largest civilian building in the world contains both chambers of the Romanian Parliament. Come visit the fabulous Neoclassic building!
Food Scene
Closest McDonald's and KFC to our place, 5 minutes by walk.
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Piața Romană metro station
Piața RomanăClosest McDonald's and KFC to our place, 5 minutes by walk.
Pizza Hut
5 Calea DorobanțiVery nice place to eat
Set in a historical gem of a building, the restaurant with good food and service is a great choice to stop and have a dish or coffee.
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Restaurant Hanu' lui Manuc
62-64 Str. FrancezăSet in a historical gem of a building, the restaurant with good food and service is a great choice to stop and have a dish or coffee.
The Vintage Pub
43 Strada SmârdanVery good coffee here and a nice place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gradina EDEN
44-46 Calea DorobanțiAmazing place, 30 seconds from apartment, highly recommend it!
The rock and punk club is usually filled with students drinking beer. It has a typical rock-concert atmosphere. Stop by and enjoy the music.
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Fire Club
7 Strada CovaciThe rock and punk club is usually filled with students drinking beer. It has a typical rock-concert atmosphere. Stop by and enjoy the music.
Everything Else
The most historic of all the streets in Bucharest, it was built in 1692 and connects two main squares of the city. A nice walk overall.
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Calea Victoriei
Calea VictorieiThe most historic of all the streets in Bucharest, it was built in 1692 and connects two main squares of the city. A nice walk overall.
Arts & Culture
A part of the National Art Museum, the premises offer a variety of stunning exhibits. Come admire the inspiring magnificent works of art!
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Muzeul Colecțiilor de Artă
111 Calea VictorieiA part of the National Art Museum, the premises offer a variety of stunning exhibits. Come admire the inspiring magnificent works of art!
Feel like gambling? This might be just the place for you! The casino offers many of the world-famous and popular games to enjoy!
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Palace Casino Bucharest
133 Calea VictorieiFeel like gambling? This might be just the place for you! The casino offers many of the world-famous and popular games to enjoy!
A French cultural experience in the heart of Bucharest - the institute offers lessons of French, film screenings and has an amazing bistro!
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French Institute in Bucharest
77 Bulevardul DaciaA French cultural experience in the heart of Bucharest - the institute offers lessons of French, film screenings and has an amazing bistro!
One of the most renowned art venues in the whole of Bucharest, the fabulous theatre has a long history of solid performances.
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Teatrul Odeon
40-42 Calea VictorieiOne of the most renowned art venues in the whole of Bucharest, the fabulous theatre has a long history of solid performances.
Essentials
This market situated near the city center offers a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetables in Bucharest. Open from dawn until dusk!
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Strada Piața Amzei
Strada Piața AmzeiThis market situated near the city center offers a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetables in Bucharest. Open from dawn until dusk!
Carrefour
2 Bulevardul Corneliu CoposuLow prices, in the heart of Bucharest
Old Town
Most pubs and restaurants have Wi-Fi for free. Enjoy it!
Entertainment & Activities
Renowned for its amazing puppet shows, the theatre is just about perfect for children. Do make a reservation beforehand.
Țăndărică Theater
24 Strada General Eremia GrigorescuRenowned for its amazing puppet shows, the theatre is just about perfect for children. Do make a reservation beforehand.