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ROMMEDICA

To promote medical research and development in Bucharest, the ROMMEDICA is held at the Romexpo. It exhibits the latest technology and processes in medicine that has found way into Europe. To stay abreast with international standards and cutting edge technology, most doctors and hospital representatives attend the expo.

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ROMMEDICA

To promote medical research and development in Bucharest, the ROMMEDICA is held at the Romexpo. It exhibits the latest technology and processes in medicine that has found way into Europe. To stay abreast with international standards and cutting edge technology, most doctors and hospital representatives attend the expo.

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Tourism National Fair

Activity

Bucharest is still in its early stages of development to be one of Europe’s fast paced capitals. However with these conferences and the steady development that is taking place within the city and in Romania at large, travel operators, locals and tourism agencies are promoting Bucharest as a vacation spot. The tourism fair is a gathering of all institutions that are involved in facilitating tourists and helping them have a good time in Romania.

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Rokolectiv

Activity

Romanian music fans gather at the Rokolectiv each year to listen to unique collections of electronic compositions. The event is hosted by Romania in the spring to give a chance to bands and individual singers to perform in concerts and gigs that are held around the city. Due to their popularity, concerts go on all night in places like The Ark and MNAC. Phone: +40 (0) 752 218 555

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Construct Expo – Ambient

Activity

The aim of this convention is to provide you with the necessary amenities to make your homes more comfortable and to decorate them in style. Construct expo houses stalls for decorative items, furnisher and fittings, floor coverings, doors and windows, hardware and carpentry. This event has particular importance for Bucharest because of the steady change that is being executed in the construction plans of the city, moving it away from gray stone communal buildings to high rise glass scrapers.

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B-EST International Film Festival

Activity

Marking the beginning of spring, the B-EST International Film Festival is an extravagant event full of glamour and style. It showcases the best films and actors of the years and holds the reputation of being one of the biggest social gatherings in Bucharest. Nominations are made for the best documentaries and films and international winners from the Cannes and Venice awards are given special mentions. Phone: +40 212 312 858

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Proms of Delight

Activity

The buzz and excitement created within this event is like no other. Proms of Delight features various dances like waltz, operas, symphonic and jazz. Dancers put on their dancing shoes for the night and the orchestra performance is one of the most famous throughout Romania!

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TIBCO

Activity

To gather all kinds of consumer good under one roof, Bucharest hosts TIBCO where goods can be purchased and ordered. All local and international stores put up stalls and get in a variety of new and old items to be sold. People come in crowds because of the connivance of buying everything together.

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Next Festival

Activity

One of the many film events in the city next is a collection of Romania’s best short films that are selected for awards along with other international blockbusters. Only short and medium length films are selected for the evening and the event is organized at Cinema Scala, one of the country’s biggest cinemas. Select the best films to watch from this event’s ratings! Phone: +40 (0) 21 211 0372

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Bucharest International Jazz competition

Activity

The Jazz competition is characterized by strong competition among various bands and composers from across Europe. Musicians present their compositions to win a prize worth 7000 Euros! Held at the Hard Rock Café, the competition sets out certain rules and conditions that must be met by the participants for them to qualify for the event. Not only this, after the competition workshops are held, musicians share knowledge and express their passion about music.

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EuropaFest

Activity

Presenting musicians from all over Europe, this festival is held at various top notch cultural spots of Bucharest. Concerts include all kinds of famous music namely Jazz, Pop, classical and blues. Like other music events, Europafest attracts a large audience and each year more and more musicians take part in the event due to its popularity and international recognition.

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Bucharest Biennale for Contemporary Art

Activity

Culture and heritage are an integral part of Bucharest. The Bucharest Biennale aims at developing mutual understanding with different cultures across Europe and to gain insights in various cultures. A link between practice and social development has to be created so that cultural values shape societal behavior. As part of the program, events and workshops are also held to educate the crowd and to exchange ideas for better understanding.

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Bucharest Zoo

zoo

The most engaging entertainment for children in Bucharest is the small Zoo with various species of birds and reptiles. Children spend all day at the zoo playing with their favorite birds, giraffes, elephants and goats. The Bucharest Zoo, though small, maintains its facilities very well to provide a good time for children. Address: 4, Vadul Moldovei Str, Bucharest-1

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Boating at Herastrau Park

Park

One of the largest parks in Bucharest, Herastrau is a good place to take your kids to have a fun filled afternoon. The park also has boat riding facility and has acres of open space for picnics, running around and having fun with your children.

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Ice skating

Activity

Ice skating offers a very exciting activity for children. With the chilly winters in Bucharest ice skating is possible almost everywhere! However, special rinks are present at Patinoarul Floreasca and Stadionul Lia Manoliu and skates can be rented for a certain period of time.

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Village Museum

Museum

A commendable effort to showcase the traditional Romanian way of life that is depicted in the Village Museum. The open air museum houses about 300 buildings related to various aspects of history such as churches, mills, workshops, furniture shops, pottery and clothing that are all laid out in a natural environment. Various cultural festivals are also hosted by the museum for tourists to experience life the Romanian way. The village museum closes at 9pm in the summer.

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Revolution Square

monument

One of the most famous corners of Bucharest is the revolution square where majority of the most important monuments are located. The square is home to the Art Museum, Royal Palace and the Romanian Athenaeum. Revolution square has also been a meeting point during wars and major regimes and therefore has a very significant historical presence in the country. One the other side of the square is also located the library of the University of Bucharest that provides a rich source of information to students and tourists.

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Romanian Athenaeum

Building

To see Romanian architecture at its best, visit the Athenaeum concert hall one evening. The domed white building is ornate in its style and glamour and is host to various events and mega concerts in Bucharest. It was inaugurated in 1988 and today houses around 800 people at a time. In the park outside there is also a statue of a Romanian poet to depict the history that is attached to the building.

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Museum of the Romanian Peasant

Museum

Another one of Bucharest’s historical depictions, Romanian Peasant museum holds traditional and folk festivals to exhibit Romanian culture and to preserve the way of life that prevailed for hundreds of years in the country. The museum has various rooms dedicated to a different facet of history such as decorations, tools, artifacts and clothing. Ticket: 6 RON for adults and 3 Ron for students.

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Geology Museum

Museum

The building of this museum was constructed in 1906 by Victor Stefanescu and has been declared an architectural monument because of its style and class. It was first built as part of the project of the Romanian Geology Institute and was later given an independent status. Today the collection in the museum is so varied that it houses about 80,000 samples of rock, minerals and fossils dating back to ancient times.

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Otetari Church

Churches

Providing some spirituality to the busy locals, Otetari Church has a discreet presence in the city center. The inside of the church is very warm with paintings and illustrations of God and Jesus. Made of pure white exterior, the most powerful symbol is perhaps the huge dome that adds immense beauty to the carvings inside it.

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National History Museum

Museum

The National History Museum is an event by event history of the Romanian capital. The museum stresses on making Romanian history known to guests while making the chapters of history and past events of utmost importance to the locals. The evolution of Romanian society has been depicted with the help of exhibitions and displays.

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POEM

POEM is a very flashy restaurant in Bucharest that has highly trained chefs for serving International food. The quality of food is exceptional and the way dishes are served, can double your appetite! The atmosphere of the dining halls is very comfortable and elegant with candles lit on each table and the etiquettes of fine dining are obvious with the dexterity of hall decorations and paintings. With most of Bucharest’s elite dining here, make sure you have booked a reservation before hand.

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Balthazar Restaurant

The best attribute about Balthazar is its interior. Set in a restored villa, the restaurant oozes class and has a very classical and elegant look to it. The varieties of French food available are immense and each is served with a look and taste of its own. Staff is exceptionally well trained and commendable service accompanies great food. All in all, Balthazar should be your first preference if French food is on your list.

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Jariştea

Set in an old historical setting, the Jaristea is a very well inspired restaurant which takes its cues form old Bucharest. The theme, the food and the service all seem to date back to the olden times when Bucharest was small and flourished because of its heritage. Seating arrangement is done very thoughtfully with most tables in an enclosed cubicle for a private and luxurious dinner time with live music. Traditional Romanian specialties are cooked in old species and make the diners have a feel of the beautiful city in its olden times. Reservations are compulsory.

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City Grill

If you are off for lunch, City Grill for steaks is the best place in town. A very light and friendly atmosphere awaits you with the best steaks that are spiced and grilled to perfection. City Grill may be a little pricy but you are guaranteed to leave the place completely satisfied. The meal is presented very professionally with exotic drinks that are made especially at the Grill with herb toppings.

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Casa di David

A place labeled for the ‘nouveau riche’, Casa di David come up to the expectations of all that visit it. Famous for its ambiance and Italian inspired food, the restaurant is always full of people trying out new varieties that the chefs create for the guests. Servings are small to entice your taste buds and try out more dishes. Make sure you take a good look at the wine list because each is exquisite and it’s hard to pick one!

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Casa Doina

Among the aristocratic embassies in the northern part of the city, Casa Doina has developed a unique aura and a class of its own. With the most sophisticated clientele as guests, Doina has given a very glamorous look to the 18th century villa it’s located in with high ceilings and well lit dining halls. The green summer garden is a special favorite for many guests, during the warm months, who enjoy socializing as part of dinner time. The menu is full of delicacies that one can experiment with or order their all time favorite.

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La Mandragora

A small but smart dining place decorated in lilacs and lovely drapes, the La Mandragora is a new favorite for the locals in Bucharest. All French dishes are prepared with a slight new taste of different herbs in them and the shinning bar in the corner adds a complete new course to your meal with its exquisite selection of wines. Even the rich ice cream assortment is better than regular ice cream with many more flavors!

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Count Dracula Club Restaurant

A one of its kind restaurant, Count Dracula Club has a special presence of the Count every Tuesday. The entire aura and the building itself has been dedicated to this theme of black and red and the interior can spook you for a minute! Also, each room has a medieval theme of its ok like ‘coffin’ and ‘the cellar’. Count Dracula is famous for its grilled variety all around Bucharest.

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Casa Iancului

A small and cozy place on the eastern side of town, Iancului has a very well blended traditional and wooden look. The furniture is modern and stylish together with a romantic aura that makes one feel relaxed and homely. A full three course meal can be selected for about 86 RON including deserts combined with a musical ambiance.

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Bistro Atheneu

Bistro Atheneu runs more on its reputation than its ambiance. The owners have capitalized on its rugged and worn out interior and made it a theme in itself. You will find expired clocks, chimes and bells all around the place and an ancient cash register is proof enough that the place has been around since 1924. An extensive menu is also supported by good quality food and a well rounded service, all for 24 Lei.