Guidebook for București

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Guidebook for București

Food Scene

An Authentic Romanian Cuisine in the heart of Bucharest. Caru’ cu bere is the most famous and delightful experience you can have of romanian cuisine when visiting the country.
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Caru' cu bere
5 Strada Stavropoleos
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An Authentic Romanian Cuisine in the heart of Bucharest. Caru’ cu bere is the most famous and delightful experience you can have of romanian cuisine when visiting the country.
Why locals love it? First of all, it is the story that attracts: the place is an old house belonging to the Magda (aka Elena) Lupescu, the mistress of King Carol II of Romania. Secondly, the building is representative for the Neo-Romanian architecture style. Thirdly, the food is excellent.
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Hanu' Berarilor Casa Oprea Soare
2 Strada Poenaru Bordea
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Why locals love it? First of all, it is the story that attracts: the place is an old house belonging to the Magda (aka Elena) Lupescu, the mistress of King Carol II of Romania. Secondly, the building is representative for the Neo-Romanian architecture style. Thirdly, the food is excellent.
One of the most popular places in Bucharest’s Old Town This tastefully decorated café located in the old town attracts with its unique Neo-Romanian interior, surprisingly complemented by the addition of postmodern colorful paintings.
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Grand Café Van Gogh
9 Strada Smârdan
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One of the most popular places in Bucharest’s Old Town This tastefully decorated café located in the old town attracts with its unique Neo-Romanian interior, surprisingly complemented by the addition of postmodern colorful paintings.
A contender for the title of best coffee shop in Bucharest. This place is all about great coffee from all over the world, as well as a fairly decent selection of tea too.
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Origo
9 Strada Lipscani
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A contender for the title of best coffee shop in Bucharest. This place is all about great coffee from all over the world, as well as a fairly decent selection of tea too.
Urban PUB and inspiring HUB for foodies Why locals love it? Hosted in a former printing house with industrial-style interior design, Energiea is one of the best places in town for cultural happenings and various events, workshops or exhibitions.
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Energiea
4 Strada Ion Brezoianu
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Urban PUB and inspiring HUB for foodies Why locals love it? Hosted in a former printing house with industrial-style interior design, Energiea is one of the best places in town for cultural happenings and various events, workshops or exhibitions.
Eclairs reinvented. Why locals love it? There is something almost magical about a place selling its own interpretation of a single product - the French éclair.
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French Revolution Ateneul Român
1 Strada Constantin Esarcu
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Eclairs reinvented. Why locals love it? There is something almost magical about a place selling its own interpretation of a single product - the French éclair.
For the stories. Why locals love it? We love this place because of it coziness, the amazing pies that you can choose with the help of an amazing staff and the coffee and tea that you will witness being made right in front of you in the traditional coffee jug.
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Camera din Fata
22 Strada D. I. Mendeleev
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For the stories. Why locals love it? We love this place because of it coziness, the amazing pies that you can choose with the help of an amazing staff and the coffee and tea that you will witness being made right in front of you in the traditional coffee jug.

Drinks & Nightlife

During the day, this place can act as a fancy restaurant, relaxing garden or as a cool lounge bar. After nightfall, it turns into an exuberant club, hosting parties & musical events. The establishment has class and an intriguing design, both extravagant and friendly in the same time.
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Nomad Skybar
30 Strada Smârdan
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During the day, this place can act as a fancy restaurant, relaxing garden or as a cool lounge bar. After nightfall, it turns into an exuberant club, hosting parties & musical events. The establishment has class and an intriguing design, both extravagant and friendly in the same time.
The terrace of Control Club might just be the best place in Bucharest to mingle with the locals and let conversations spark while queuing for a drink. Over the years got drawn into the electronic sphere, tuning into more obscure sounds. The consistent dedication and passion for music of the people behind it has rightfully earned them a loyal audience, not to mention the great ambient and spectacular urban terrace. If you happen to go by on a Tuesday, you’ll give yourself a present – all drinks are 50% off.
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Control Club
4 Strada Constantin Mille
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The terrace of Control Club might just be the best place in Bucharest to mingle with the locals and let conversations spark while queuing for a drink. Over the years got drawn into the electronic sphere, tuning into more obscure sounds. The consistent dedication and passion for music of the people behind it has rightfully earned them a loyal audience, not to mention the great ambient and spectacular urban terrace. If you happen to go by on a Tuesday, you’ll give yourself a present – all drinks are 50% off.
For a night of glamorous fun, start off early at E3 by Entourage in the upscale neighbourhood of Floreasca, north of Bucharest. Their cocktails are legendary, while the bar itself is the best place to go to see and be seen.
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E3 by Entourage
111-113 Calea Floreasca
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For a night of glamorous fun, start off early at E3 by Entourage in the upscale neighbourhood of Floreasca, north of Bucharest. Their cocktails are legendary, while the bar itself is the best place to go to see and be seen. 
Expirat will suit almost all tastes. One of the latest additions to the Bucharest club scene, Expirat has its origins in the Black Sea terrace playing alternative music under the slogan “organised madness.” Today, the madness is even better organized, and draws a more mature crowd of young professionals. Located in a beautifully refurbished industrial hall of the historic Hesper Factory, it features a terrace that is always lively.
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Expirat
1 Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati
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Expirat will suit almost all tastes. One of the latest additions to the Bucharest club scene, Expirat has its origins in the Black Sea terrace playing alternative music under the slogan “organised madness.” Today, the madness is even better organized, and draws a more mature crowd of young professionals. Located in a beautifully refurbished industrial hall of the historic Hesper Factory, it features a terrace that is always lively.
One of the oldest and most well-known clubs in Bucharest, Fratelli is an institution of Bucharest nightlife. Recently awarded by The World’s Finest Clubs, it is a must for those who want to taste the extravagance of Bucharest nightlife.
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Fratelli Social Club
1-3 Strada Glodeni
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One of the oldest and most well-known clubs in Bucharest, Fratelli is an institution of Bucharest nightlife. Recently awarded by The World’s Finest Clubs, it is a must for those who want to taste the extravagance of Bucharest nightlife.

Sightseeing

Favorite Hangout for The Locals & Tourists The Old Town is located in the center of Bucharest, Romania and is popular throughout the world for its nightlife. Bucharest’s Old Town is a mix of history, local culture and life style, a trendy entertainment district and favorite hangout for the locals.
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Old Town
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Favorite Hangout for The Locals & Tourists The Old Town is located in the center of Bucharest, Romania and is popular throughout the world for its nightlife. Bucharest’s Old Town is a mix of history, local culture and life style, a trendy entertainment district and favorite hangout for the locals.
Magical Bookstore Cărtureşti Carusel, also called “The Carousel of Light”, is a monumental XIX century edifice that was transformed into a wonderful architectural jewel. It is located at the very heart of Bucharest, on a long vibrant street, in an area with coffee shops and pubs. A bookstore is more than a space where books are sold. When it looks like ‘Carousel of Light‘, the act of reading becomes a wonderful, unique experience.
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Cărturești Carusel
55 Strada Lipscani
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Magical Bookstore Cărtureşti Carusel, also called “The Carousel of Light”, is a monumental XIX century edifice that was transformed into a wonderful architectural jewel. It is located at the very heart of Bucharest, on a long vibrant street, in an area with coffee shops and pubs. A bookstore is more than a space where books are sold. When it looks like ‘Carousel of Light‘, the act of reading becomes a wonderful, unique experience.
No street in Bucharest has a history to match that of Calea Victoriei, the city’s most famous thoroughfare. Between the two world wars, Calea Victoriei developed into one of the most fashionable streets in the city. Stroll along this street from Piața Victoriei to Piața Națiunilor Unite to discover some of the most stunning buildings in the city, including the Cantacuzino Palace, the Revolution Square, the Military Club, National Savings Bank Palace and the National History Museum.
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Calea Victoriei
Calea Victoriei
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No street in Bucharest has a history to match that of Calea Victoriei, the city’s most famous thoroughfare. Between the two world wars, Calea Victoriei developed into one of the most fashionable streets in the city. Stroll along this street from Piața Victoriei to Piața Națiunilor Unite to discover some of the most stunning buildings in the city, including the Cantacuzino Palace, the Revolution Square, the Military Club, National Savings Bank Palace and the National History Museum. 
The Majestic Heart of Romania’s Classic Music Tradition Romanian Athenaeum is a beautiful building and one that Romanians are most proud of. It’s actually the main concert hall of Bucharest, so if you like classical music, try to attend one of the concerts.
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Romanian Athenaeum
1-3 Strada Benjamin Franklin
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The Majestic Heart of Romania’s Classic Music Tradition Romanian Athenaeum is a beautiful building and one that Romanians are most proud of. It’s actually the main concert hall of Bucharest, so if you like classical music, try to attend one of the concerts.
First built in 1878 as a wooden monument to mark Romania’s Independence, Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf) has long been one of the city’s most memorable landmarks. It is still a poignant reminder of Romania’s independence, it’s the site of military parades and celebrations on Romania's National Day (Dec 1st), and an internal staircase also allows visitors to climb to the top, looking out over the busy boulevards below.
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Sigurðarboði
Piața Arcul de Triumf
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First built in 1878 as a wooden monument to mark Romania’s Independence, Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf) has long been one of the city’s most memorable landmarks. It is still a poignant reminder of Romania’s independence, it’s the site of military parades and celebrations on Romania's National Day (Dec 1st), and an internal staircase also allows visitors to climb to the top, looking out over the busy boulevards below. 
Revolution Square in the Centre of Bucharest is a place with lots of history. The monuments and the buildings that you see today have been completely restored and you wouldn’t tell that some of the darkest chapters of Romanian history have been written here.
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Revolution Square
Piața Revoluției
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Revolution Square in the Centre of Bucharest is a place with lots of history. The monuments and the buildings that you see today have been completely restored and you wouldn’t tell that some of the darkest chapters of Romanian history have been written here.

Parks & Nature

More than 30,000 trees and plants were brought from the Romanian mountains, while exotic plants were imported from the botanical gardens in Vienna. Cișmigiu is Bucharest's oldest park and a great place to stroll and enjoy a break from the hectic city.
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Cișmigiú-parkinn
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta
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More than 30,000 trees and plants were brought from the Romanian mountains, while exotic plants were imported from the botanical gardens in Vienna. Cișmigiu is Bucharest's oldest park and a great place to stroll and enjoy a break from the hectic city.
One of the biggest parks of Bucharest – Herăstrău Park – is definitely worth a visit. The park is home to numerous attractions, including a boat rental complex, tennis courts, and a rather old-fashioned fairground. In the summertime, many terraces open up on the shores of the lake. There are several food stalls in the park, and if you go on a weekend or in summer, the chances are high that there will be some kind of an event here.
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Konungur Mihai I Park
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One of the biggest parks of Bucharest – Herăstrău Park – is definitely worth a visit. The park is home to numerous attractions, including a boat rental complex, tennis courts, and a rather old-fashioned fairground. In the summertime, many terraces open up on the shores of the lake. There are several food stalls in the park, and if you go on a weekend or in summer, the chances are high that there will be some kind of an event here.

Arts & Culture

The Palace of Parliament measures 330,000 m2 (~3,550,000 sq ft) and is regarded as former dictator, Nicolae Ceaușescu, most cherished jewel. By definition is one of the most significant sightseeing objectives in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
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Palace of Parliament
7 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
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The Palace of Parliament measures 330,000 m2 (~3,550,000 sq ft) and is regarded as former dictator, Nicolae Ceaușescu, most cherished jewel. By definition is one of the most significant sightseeing objectives in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Most Visited Museum in Romania The Village Museum (Muzeul Satului in Romanian) is an open-air ethnographic museum located in the Herăstrău Park, showcasing traditional Romanian village life. The Village Museum is a nice place to visit on a sunny day. Ideal for families with kids as well. There is lots of place to run around and kids will love exploring the 200 year old buildings.
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Þjóðminjasafn Dimitrie Gusti í þorpi
30 Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff
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Most Visited Museum in Romania The Village Museum (Muzeul Satului in Romanian) is an open-air ethnographic museum located in the Herăstrău Park, showcasing traditional Romanian village life. The Village Museum is a nice place to visit on a sunny day. Ideal for families with kids as well. There is lots of place to run around and kids will love exploring the 200 year old buildings.

Entertainment & Activities

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Therme Bukarest
1K Calea Bucureşti
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The Largest Thermal Wellness Center in Europe Located North of Bucharest, just 10 minutes away from the city, Therme București is a wellness concept for modern lifestyle, dedicated to your well-being. Therme is a daily escape to a tropical paradise, a center that offers a wide range of relaxation, wellness and entertainment options, all year round.