Shopping

Baneasa Shopping City

Banease shopping city gives tough competition to other malls in terms of variety. It has 220 shops of all kinds of goodies, branded and local. The mall is huge with restaurants that are open from 10am to 11pm everyday. Given its corner location Baneasa Mall is visited by tourists and locals as an all day shopping spree so that the long trip is made worthwhile.

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Overview & visitor information

Opening Times: Mall is open from 10 am to 10pm everyday. Address: Şos. Bucureşti-Ploieşti 42D Phone: (+4) 021 305 71 95 Fax: (+4) 021 310 60 34

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Thomas Antiques

A beautiful antique shop in Bucharest standing tall for 25 years is Thomas Antiques that has a huge collection of antique jewels, ornaments, furniture, books, watches and decorative items. With the popularity of antique collections on the rise, these pieces fetch a good price for their quality and the depiction of Romanian history. Tourists with the right taste for antiques throng Thomas’ for it’s uniquely designed collectable. Address: Str. Covaci 19 (Lipscani area) Phone: +4 0752 440 818‎

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Caresse

Modest dress

Men’s fashion apparel are designed with utmost care and attention is paid to small details at Caresse. This shop is well renowned around the city for its cut, colors and styles and it is committed to prove that fashion extends to men as well. With high quality clothes, the price tag is also substantial.

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Cellini

Modest dress

Nothing like some glitz and glamour to go with your stylish clothes, Cellini offers the best jewelry designs in town. The quality of gold, variety of cuts and the authenticity of designs are like no other jeweler in Bucharest. If you wish to attend some glamorous parties while in Bucharest, take your pick at Cellini.

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Hanul cu Teia

Spur your appetite for antiques with the quality auctions organized here at good prices. The antique collection at Hanul is vast with all sorts of ornaments and artifacts that are in demand with locals and tourists as souvenirs. Piano and violin concerts are also held in the house to entertain guests and to keep a light atmosphere during auctions.

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DIKA

Modest dress

Excellent collection of ready to wear summer clothes that stand out from all others! DIKA prides itself for the new designs that it introduces to the market for skirts, shirts and casual dresses. The clothes are high in demand with the youth of the city because of stylish cuts and vibrant summery colors. Clothes collection is said to be Greek style.

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Frey Wille

An international chain of stores, Frey Wille jewelry shops are found in the most expensive blocks and neighborhoods around the world. The shop displays a breath taking variety of jewels for men and women that are available in various sizes and colors. The jewelry can be made to order or can be purchased at the spot. Frey Wille’s pen collection is something of a spectacle that comes with a hefty price tag!

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Marci Gold

Exquisite gold designs imported from Italy are exhibited at Marci Gold. You will hardly find such gold jewelry in any other shop across town and that is the reason why only the most tasteful jewel fanatics with heavy pockets visit the shop. If you like window shopping, Marci will leave you dazzled!

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Muzica

Local music lovers will have a lot to say about Muzica. One of the biggest collections of folk, classical, pop, rock and hip hop music is displayed at this store and visitors who want to give Romanian music a chance to prove itself are often found in this store. The staff is well versed with new releases and has a good taste in music selection. Composers and albums that one may find on the charts include Maria Tanase, Compact and Iris, La Familia, Paraziti and Bustaflex.

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Galeria de Artă Dorobanti

Another of Bucharest’s antique shops, Galeria de Arta has some good ornaments and antique jewelry that has to be dug in for. The shop has two stories full of antique goods and each has a unique stone or carving style to it. Make sure to bargain for the pieces you buy and get a bulk quantity price for the goods.

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Diverta

To spend a relaxing weekend in Bucharest, make sure to get a pile of CDs from Diverta that has a good collection of local and international music. The CDs are available in English and Romanian music as well. Besides this a limited collection of stationery and books adds a dose of variety to the small shop.

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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.