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editorial SPRING IN THE CITY
Gabriel ARSENE •
We just passed a long and capricious winter, with snow, ice and cold weather, but now spring has finally returned to the city. These sunny spring days has brought with them the spirit of youth, life and joy which makes it such a beloved season not only in Bucharest. The residents walking by have put away their warm, heavy winter clothes. The sun seems to have risen not only in the sky, but also on their faces. They feel lighter, they look happier and even younger. Light are also the colours they wear, as well as the colours of the earth, awakened to a new life. Spring is the time in the year when Bucharesters are extremely pleasant and good looking (not only the women!), and when they find the time to walk more through the city’s parks, looking for an early open terrace for a short stop. A stop when they enjoy not only a beer or a coffee, or a talk with a friend, but also the new scents of the city. We no not have in Bucharest the celebration of the blossomed cherry trees, like in Japan, but we celebrate any blossomed tree and its spring scents. The green color dominates the city: green are the first buds of the trees, which have dared to burst out to the light, green are the frail blades of grass which have just timidly come out of the earth, after having waited for so long under the snow, green are the leaves and stalks of the flowers which the gipsy women sell at the corner of every street, green are the little gardens in front of any block or house, green are all the parks in the city. Let’s join the Bucharesters in their green city!
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“A Billion Acts of Green” on Earth Day If the environmental movement has a high holiday, Earth Day is it, being celebrated by millions around the world. The annual ef fort to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire actions to clean it up marked its 41st anniversary on April 22, coinciding with the Chris tian Good Friday and Judaism’s celebration of Passover. In an effort dubbed “A Billion Acts of Green,” organizers all over the world encouraged people to observe Earth Day 2011 by pledging online at act.earthday.org/ to do something small but sustainable in their own lives to improve the planet’s health from switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs to reducing the use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals. The idea behind the Earth Day honoring the planet and all living things that inhabit it began during the early 1960’s hippie movement, as Earth Day bloomed into a grass roots cause that eventually culminated in the first official U.S. observance celebrated in 1970. Today, many cities ex tend Earth Day celebrations for an entire week to increase awareness of re cycling and better energy efficient communities. LIFE Youth Foundation, from Oradea, one of the 480 member organizations of Health Care Without Harm, is constantly working to highlight the importance of “Going Green” to the hospitals around the country. Creative presentations demonstrate the
link between health and sustainability. The members of the foundation worked to mark the Earth Day 2011 organizing a wide variety of events showcasing their efforts to develop sustainable operations and reduce the environmental footprint. The members of the community share with the hospitals the success stories about how they can reduce the hospital’s impact on the environment. The events are a great way of emphasizing the connection between health and the environment, and the importance of keeping the planet healthy so it can support healthy people. Health Care Without Harm and Practice Green health have also developed new materials with an Earth Day focus, including two presentations on climate change for hospitals and others to use to in corporate into Earth Day events or to use during any presentation opportu nity. Earth Day is every year an important opportunity to highlight the links that are increasingly being found between environment and health. Pollu tants, toxins, and emissions are associated with a number of chronic and acute health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, cancer, and respira tory diseases. With round the clock operations, large waste streams, the operation of food services, and the use of chemicals and pharmaceutical agents, hospitals have a large environmental footprint.
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NEWS, EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Public Holidays & Cellebrations May 1 – World Labor Day May 1 – The first Sunday of May – Mother’s Day May 8 – The second Sunday of May – Father’s Day May 8 – World Red Cross Day May 9 – Europe Day of the European Union (EU)
music offered by the special guests, original interpretations, spectacular screenings and presentations. • May 8 to 12 / Concerts - Jazz, Blues, Pop
Folk Gala – Om Bun (Good Man)
The next evenings, jmEvents propose jazz, blues and pop concerts, of the wellknown bands from Austria, Armenia, Brazil, USA, Poland, and Ukraine.
May 5, Sala Palatului, 19:00
• May 7 to 12 / Coffee Festival
In 1996 the Cultural Foundation “Om Bun” launched the first edition of the Folk Gala with the same name, an annual event whose popularity has grown from year to year, to the main folk event of Romania. This year, the Folk Gala “Om Bun” will be a veritable marathon of music and poetry, with great artists of the genre: Mircea Baniciu, Mircea Vintila, Vasile Seicaru, Victor Socaciu, Zoia Alecu, Daniel Iancu, Mircea Bodolan, Cristian Buica and their guests. There will also be two special guests: Evandro Rossetti (Italy) and Pavel Stratan (Moldova Republic).
Caffe Festival is among the most famous and beloved parts of the festival - live music in unconventional spaces. Well-known musicians, but also the new generation offer jazz, blues & pop and jam sessions in the middle of the audience.
Primordial Live + foto Primordial
May 14, Wings Club
One of the most respected bands in the Metal scene comes back in Romania. After 8 years from the exceptional concert held in Timisoara, the Irish quintet Primordial
• May 8 to 12 / Bucharest International Jazz Competition
Bucharest International Jazz Competition is a singular event in the landscape of professional jazz in Romania and SouthEastern Europe, at its fifth edition being ranked among the top three jazz contests in Europe. Aimed at recognizing the values of the Romanian and international jazz, the competition is seconded by the organization of workshops and jam sessions under the guidance of international specialists. 18 bands with musicians from 21 countries represents the new generation of the world’s jazz music in 7 days of intense rhythms, 100% jazz and more. • May 8 to 12 / Jeunesses International Music Competition - Flute
The second competition under the EUROPAfest umbrella is Jeunesses International Music Competition, a competition recognized both domestically and internationally. The event offers visibility and support to the artists, in front of an international jury. In 2011, the contest has a record number of 145 flute players from 40 countries. Both those already in love with classical music and those who decide to discover the EUROPAfest, they may distinguish the future international virtuosos. • May 13 / EUROPAfest Gala
The festival ends with the EUROPAfest Gala, an evening in which the public has the opportunity to appreciate the most impres-
is happy to meet again their fans. In the Wings Club, Primordial will have a flawless show, with songs from all their albums for all lovers of Black Metal with Pagan influences. On this occasion Primordial will also promote their new album “Redemption at the Puritan’s Hand.” The opening acts are I Divine (Hungary) and Claymore (Bulgaria).
Fai r s & E xh i bit io ns Bucharest International Fair for Consumer Goods - TIBCO
May 4 – 8, Romexpo Exhibitions Centre Central Hall
TIBCO is one of the traditional fairs ever to be organized in Romania. Its extremely rich and varied theme made it the perfect breeding nursery for several specialized exhibitions organized by Romexpo. Product diversity and high number of exhibitors from abroad contribute significantly to increasing the attraction among visitors. The thematic of the fair is organized in distinct salons: International participation, your family salon, your house salon, your spare time salon, children’s salon, pet salon, auto salon, eco salon, financial services and insurance salon.
EDU
May 12 – 15, Romexpo Exhibitions Centre
Mircea Bodolan will act as master of ceremonies of the Gala. Some of the artists present on this occasion will offer their new songs, some at very first audition, and Daniel Iancu will release his third album, “Thousands of emeralds.”
EUROPAfest Agenda 2011
Bucharest, May 7 to 13
• May 7 / Opening Concert - Europe Day
The opening of the festival is programmed on May 7 with a concert to celebrate Europe Day, organized in partnership with the European Commission Representative in Romania. The evening promises moments of jazz, blues, pop and classical
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sive presences during the week. With this occasion is also awarded the Excellence Diploma to the culture support, presented by the Royal House.
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EDU - International exhibition for educational opportunities and training, documentation, books and teaching materials, equipment and school furniture, school supplies - is the event where schools and universities, publishers, librarians, vocational training institutions, but also for suppliers of furniture and accessories for school classrooms and laboratories, producers and distributors of school supplies, will have the opportunity to meet, discuss and establish partnerships. Thematic: Educational centers, Educational institutions, Training institutions, Ed-
ucation and teaching materials, Institutions for extracurricular activities, Student associations, School furniture, school uniforms, Book salon and Media room. EDU will offer visitors the opportunity to find everything, from “Class of tomorrow” - with presentations of teaching aids and educational tools to a full range of educational and entertainment software, from best practices in teaching and learning, to how to implement new motivational innovations for both students and educational institutions, from textbooks to books and literature books.
Romanian Tuning Show
May 13 – 15, Romexpo Exhibitions Centre
The first edition of the Romanian Tuning Show is the result of a comprehensive
insurance, interior design, computer equipment and much more. The exhibition will be supported by related events designed to reinforce the idea of fair. The main objective of the event is to inform entrepreneurs, decision makers from SMEs on business development solutions. The most important factors involved in the development of economic environment are invited to dialogue, starting with representatives of governmental institutions that regulate the activity of the economic segment, specialists in financial and banking institutions and companies that develop products and services for SMEs, governors and lawmakers, as well and business people from all fields, so there is a coherent approach in terms of business environment.
tional erotic stars present at Eros Show in 2011: Nikki Rider, Jenna Jane, Cristina Bella, Maria Bellucci, Ginger Devil, Erotic Dreams by Alina Plugaru, Natasha, Alexandra, Taboo Boys, and Denisa. Visitors can take pictures or film the shows of the stars! The visitors will be guided inside the exhibition by models “dressed” only in bodypainting, offered by specialists from Freaky Tattoo’s Studio. Buying a ticket for the show, you receive a magazine with a temporary tattoo and the possibility to take part on a lottery with substantial prizes. The access to Eros Show for under 18 years old is strictly forbidden!
TNI Your Home and Everything About It
Real Estate Show, May 26 – 29, Parliament Palace, Unirea Hall
Organizers of the largest real estate exhibition in Romania, BDOBC Business Center, implement a new concept of fair for 2011: a large scale “show”, the center of attention being your own house!
Eros Show 2011
May 11 – 15, Polivalenta Hall
and very ambitious project that drew together a lot of the tuning and motorsport movement enthusiasts in Romania. In the recent years the number of passionate about auto tuning, tuning clubs and companies increased, as well as a well defined market that need a place to submit a tender and achievements in this field. Romanian Tuning Show aims to attract a large audience and to implement on the Romanian market a new trend that will later be developed internationally, managing to include other participating countries. Even for now, the international guest list is a very attractive one for the general public and enthusiasts of this trend.
IMM - Fair for Small and Medium Enterprises
May 18 – 21, Romexpo Exhibitions Centre Central Hall
The first edition of IMM is addressing to business environment, consulting in the financial area, banking, real estate, marketing,
Premium is organising the eighth edition of Eros Show. During 5 days, Eros Show 2011 will reunite the offers from distributors of products for a safety sex life and for the individual health, cosmetics, elements that spoor pleasure and comfort for sexual act, specific clothing articles and intimate underwear, jewelry, surprise gifts, tattoo studios, educational activities, body painting and piercing, artists and production studios of this kind, distributors of educative – sexual materials, specialized publications. And all of this on over 1,200 sq. m., with more than 30 exhibitors, 2 bars, 8 XXX Stars, 10 strip-girls, over 6 hours of daily shows (erotic shows, underwear presentations, autographs), product presentations. The interna-
The 13th edition of the Romanian National Real Estate Fair (TNI) marks a new beginning: a comprehensive event that establishes trends in the property sector, launching new concepts of ECO-style building and promoting alternative energy solutions. Also, at TNI the visitors can choose the house that they can afford, analyzing many offers, they can buy a holiday house, and also take advantage of opportunities in lands and commercial spaces. Choose to live in eco-style, to pay less to warm your house and use clean and renewable energy. Transform your home into a self-Sustaining home! Are you satisfied with the quality of water and air your home? Discover at TNI how to protect your family by installing the latest models of water and air filtration and purification systems. www.bucurestiwww.ro
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- jazz, blues, pop & classic Between May 7 and 13, EUROPAfest puts us in contact with the musical values of an entire world. Over 300 musicians from 45 countries will saturate Bucharest with live performances of authentic jazz, blues, pop and classical music. Concerts, competitions, workshops, jam sessions and many others are waiting to be discovered by the public. The festival started 18 years ago as a bold initiative beyond the conventional and opening the appetite for good music and a free and relaxed way to think. Today it’s considered a country brand, EUROPAfest being the only festival in Europe which brings together four genres. Under the slogan “The festival offers! You choose!” the sounds will oscillate between blues sensuality, pop dynamics, jazz unconventional and classical virtuosity. EUROPAfest provides, as every year, a full agenda in which the good music becomes the main mode of communication between artists and audience. EUROPAfest promises a lively atmosphere, the days of the festival being like some doors open to “the European air” because, suddenly, we connect to the culture of an entire world. Focusing on quality and less on commercial, jmEvents, the festival organizer, is encouraging young people to get close to good music offering free admission for students, subject to availability. Since 2005 the festival is held under the High Patronage of HRH Princess Margaret and Prince Radu. EUROPAfest is hosted in different locations to facilitate public access, depending on their preferences, but also to enable the parallel events.
• Brazilian Spirit On Jazz and Blues Rhythms On May 10 and 11, the Brazilian rhythms are blossoming on Bucharest stages within EUROPAfest brought by the musicians from the Ari Borger Quartet / Brazil-United States, completing the
outstanding concerts offered in this spring festival. Ari Borger, recognized as the best Brazilian piano and organ player, had already concerts at the largest jazz and blues festivals in the world, sharing the stage with well-known names of the international jazz - BB King, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson and Marcus Miller. Living a long time in New Orleans, he was deeply influenced by the blues and soul in the U.S., genres to which he added in a bold way urban Brazilian rhythms. A new funk-mix, perfect emotions, immeasurable talent, all these have become the basic ingredients on which the quartet was formed and grew. Outstanding instrumentalists joined pianist Ari Borger, for the challenge to recreate each time a special musical experience. Relying primarily on live performances and instrumental improvisation shows, Ari Borger Quartet will take the audience on a musical journey from modern to vintage. The gentle piano notes of Ari Borger, the electric and acoustic bass sounds of Marcos Klis, the rhythmic guitar arrangements of Celso Salim and the electric percussion of drummer Humberto Zigler will spectacularly resonate in a live explosive repertoire, in Tribute Club. The special guests agenda at EUROPAfest is supplemented by other prestigious names such as The Merry Poppins / Austria, the band that meets in a creative way, the rhythms of cabaret, jazz, hip-hop, pop and reggae, or Atmasfera / Poland-Ukraine, whose specialty is effect combining between violin, guitar, flute, and moments of improvisation, which they insert in their tracks with great sound and imagination. Last but not least, the New Jazz Generation troops will surprise with a zest for life, transformed in the musical notes.
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Thursday/Friday, May 19/20, 19:00
BUCHAREST NATIONAL OPERA
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Ligeti – Romanian Simfony, Bartok – Concerto No. 2 for piano and orchestra, Beethoven - Simfony no. 1 The Philharmony Orchestra of the „George Enescu” Philharmonic. Conductor: Horia Andreescu, Soloist: Mihaela Ursuleasa
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Wednesday, May 4, 19:00 Organ recital - Böhm, Bach, Ritter, Liszt, Guilmant, Langlais, Richter Soloist: Eckhart Schlandt
Thursday/Friday, May 5/6, 19:00 Beethoven - Concerto no. 5 for piano and orchestra, „Imperial”, Brahms – Symphony no. 1 The Philharmony Orchestra of the „George Enescu” Philharmonic. Conductor: Jin Wang , Soloist: Eliso Virsalasze
Sunday, May 8, 11:00 Educative concerto– Classic e fantastic Europe’s Day The Philharmony Orchestra of the „George Enescu” Philharmonic. Conductor: Ilarion Ionescu-Galati
Thursday/Friday, May 12/13, 19:00 Brahms – A German Requiem, Wolfgang Rihm – „Reading from the Scripture” The Philharmony Orchestra and the Choir of the „George Enescu” Philharmonic. Conductor: Cristoph Adt, Soloists: Lavinia Mamot – soprano, Razvan Georgescu baritone Choir Conductor: Iosif Ion Prunner
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Sunday, May 22, 19:00 Cameral concerto - Bach, Barber, Mozart, Bartok, Say Piano recital: Mihaela Ursuleasa
Sunday, May 1, 19:00 Ballet evening - National Première. Ballet Balanchine is presented with the accord of The George Balanchine Trust. Choreography: George Balanchine.
Wednesday, May 4, 19:00 THE CROSSROADS Ballet show Grand scene
Saturday, May 14, 11:00
Thursday, May 26, 19:00
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM SEOB Show. The Yellow Lobby
THE CORSAIR
Saturday, May 14, 19:00
Il BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA
RIGOLETTO EVENT SHIOW
Sunday, May 15, 11:00
HARAP ALB SEOB Show. Ballet for children.
Sunday, May 15, 19:00
Saturday, May 28, 19:00
TANGO. RADIO AND JULIET Blind Tango: Alexandra Gavrilescu, Valentin Stoica. Tango Fatal: Adina Tudor, Mihai Mezei. Tango Timid: Diana Tudor, Bogdan Canila
Ballet evening
Wednesday, May 4, 19:00 FELICIA FILIP RECITAL SEOB Show.
Wednesday, May 18, 19:00
Tchaikovsky – Concerto no. 1 for piano and orchestra, Enescu – Symphony no. 2 The Philharmony Orchestra of the „George Enescu” Philharmonic. Conductor: Horia Andreescu & Soloist
Thursday, May 5, 19:00
I CAPULETI ED I MONTECCHI SEOB Show.
Saturday, May 28, 19:00 Extraordinary symphonic concerto Moscow Philharmony Orchestra Conductor: Yuri Simonov
Sunday, May 29, 11:00 Extraordinary symphonic concerto Moscow Philharmony Orchestra Conductor: Yuri Botnar
Friday, May 6, 19:00 I QUATRO RUSTEGHI
Saturday, May 7, 11:00 HARAP ALB SEOB Show. Ballet for children.
Saturday, May 7, 19:00 ALCINA Coproduction UNMB – UNARTE, Opera’s European Days.
Sunday, May 08, 19:00 MARIA CALLAS HOMAGE
Thursday, May 19, 20:00 LA TRAGEDIE DE CARMEN Great Hall National Theater Bucharest.
Friday, May 20, 19:00 I QUATRO RUSTEGHI
Saturday, May 21, 19:00 DREAMS’ SELLERS / DIZZY WALTZ / MOSII Première - The International Week of the New Music
Sunday, May 22, 11:00
Wednesday, May 11, 19:00
DOLLS’ SHOP SEOB Show. Grand Hall.
Sunday, May 29, 19:00
RITA SEOB Show.
Sunday, May 22, 18:00
Cameral concerto – Romanian lied Soloist: Ruxandra Donose – mezzo-soprano
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Thursday, May 12, 19:00 Friday, May 13, 19:00 EVGHENI ONEGHIN
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Saturday, May 28, 11:00
HANSEL AND GRETEL
Thursday/Friday, May 26/27, 19:00
BALLET EVENING
Friday, May 27, 19:00
BAIADERA
Wednesday, May 25, 19:00 LOVE, HOPE AND DESPAIR IN BEETHOVEN LIEDS SEOB Show.
Sunday, May 29, 18:30 AIDA EVENT SHOW. Anniversary show Iulia Buciuceanu and closing of the season.
National Opera performances begin at 19:00, starting March 1, and only longer performances to which the end would exceed 22:00, will remain scheduled at 18:30. Opera management’s decision came at the request of many spectators who have requested a change in start time of performances to be reached in time at the Opera. From the current repertoire of the institution, one show “Faust” by Charles Gounod is scheduled at 18:00. For each show, start time is specified on the institution’s website - www.operanb.ro, the calendar section.
real estate
More Potential Buyers in 2011
Almost 80% of the people seeking a home in 2008 haven’t made a purchase yet, waiting for lower prices, but a third of them want to buy an apartment in the next three months, while the remaining postpone the decision hoping in further bigger price drop, according Be Igloo. “A third of people who have postponed buying a home due to the crisis have again become interested in buying a home and want to do a transaction in the next three months,” according to a study conducted by Be Igloo firm on about 2,000 customers in their own portfolio.
Be Igloo examined the customers in their portfolio about their prospects for acquisition of an apartment for the following year. The analysis shows that only 20% of respondents have already made a purchase during 2008 (the entry date into the Be Igloo database and the beginning of the financial crisis) - April 2011. The rest, 80% have delayed the decision, be fearful of economic crisis on personal budgets or waiting to obtain better prices. Of those, 30% are determined to conclude a transaction in the next three months, considering it is a good time for residential investment, given that prices have fallen in the past two years, with up to 50%. They also believe that prices have reached the minimum and that they don’t expect significant corrections. On the other hand, a large number of customers remain reluctant and expect further price declines, which is why have postponed the decision to purchase for an additional year. “Customers expected the decrease of the prices because the crisis has significantly affected their income, banks haven’t granted loans, so the funding sources have been significantly limited, and the purchase decision was postponed. In my view, prices have reached a minimum level , which is understood by those who need a house so that people are interested again and more decided to buy,” said Nimrod Zvik, managing partner Be Igloo. Established in 2009 for resale of the apartments purchased by the Norwegian investment fund Romania Invest, Be Igloo became an independent organisation this year, having in their portfolio the residential complexes Optima and Armonia, in Titan, Ten Blocks and West Park in Military, My Dream Pipera, Primavera “Acacias Park” Ploiesti, Green City, Evocasa Selecta, Viva Brasov and Green Hills Piatra Neamt.
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Spring Fever in Blossomed Cismigiu Park Yesterday, I was walking through the neighborhood and I decided to pass through Cismigiu park. Here the spring was exalting, sharing joy to the passers glances: pansies, roses, violets, hyacinths and trees, everything was blossomed. A dance, a symphony of spring, accompanied also by the typical scents of this season...
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ust walking through the Capital’s oldest public garden (17 hectares), the statues I found offered to me their own stories, the children’s playgrounds looked like a joyful explosion because of the kids playing, and finally I found a retreat, kept specially for lovers, but also the Citadel, an exclusive corner of the pensioners, but also for all the enthusiasts of backgammon and chess: the chess players corner, a terrace where you can still find the best Cotton Candy: On the Stump... And just walking on the alleys bordered by trees in bloom, I go by Eminescu’s spring, where even now people come to get water and I arrive to the main entrance of the gardens, on Queen Elisabeta Boulevard, which has in front the imposing building of the City Hall, now in a large renovation, and at it’s left another boulevard - Schitu Magureanu, bordered by Gheorghe Lazar High-school building, an old place of culture. As the sun is so gentle and friendly, and spring in the park is so beautiful, I still do not leave the places, but I take my steps and thoughts among the flowers and buds in warm colors. I think about the countless times I passed this park, to the season I went through, myself and this full of beauty and history corner of the city. Every time I arrive here, although the park is unchanged, I’m always another one, I like to observe nature in a continuous metamorphosis. I see an interesting billboard: the history of the park. For the first time since I’m coming here, I read carefully and learn new things: on the place of the present time park
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was in Alexandru Ipsilanti’s times a large lake, called Dura Merchant’s lake. The current name of the park was taken over from the head of the works - Cismigiu, the title coming from a Turkish word – whose house was nearby. In 1847, under the guidance of Carl F.W. Meyer, a Viennese landscape architect, began the development work, and in 1854, the park was officially inaugurated. The swampy lake became the lake, in the middle of which is a beautiful fountain. On the paths traced by the landscape architect around the lake were planted over 30,000 trees, both native species (maples, lindens, firs, elms), and rare species (red chestnuts, planes). Also, miniature grottoes were built and some bridges over the canals and the lake. Now I find out that in 1889, Leona Dare, a Frenchwoman, she had a series of shows rising to a impressive height with a balloon. Below the balloon was a trapeze, of which she, holding it with her teeth, performed various acrobatic figures. Arrived from all parts of the capital, people crowded to see the “miracle.” Also in the late nineteenth century was mounted at the main entrance of Cismigiu, opposing the City Hall, one of the first newspapers kiosks in Bucharest. Today, restored, the kiosk can be admired at the entrance on the right side of the garden. A special attraction in Cismigiu was the Romanian style restaurant created by the architect Ion Mincu and named Monte Carlo. Bombed during the war, the restaurant was rebuilt, keeping the name. And today, the building with a large terrace, located on the lake, continues to attract customers willing to be served in a wonderful setting. In the side close to Schitu Magureanu boulevard has been arranged in a leafy area, a rotunda that can be admired today: the Roman Round. Opened in 1943, the round houses busts carved in stone on high pedestals of our great culture people: Mihai Eminescu, I.L. Caragiale, George Cosbuc, Ion Creanga, B.P. Hasdeu, N. Balcescu, V. Alecsandri. On the alleys there are other statues of the Mother Smara, George Panu, French Heroes Monument, the Stefanidi Sissi Spring - a mother grieving the death of his daughter is pouring water with a jug. I’ve been amazed about how much I did not know, and just learned now, although I often passed the paths of this green corner of Bucharest, and I sit on a bench to collect my thoughts. On the lake I see delicate swans. On a bank, at my left, a mother reads, with her baby in the along perambulator. On the right, an old lady knits. A group of youths wearing “weird” black tubes on their shoulders just pass, probably they are high school students at Nicolae Tonitza arts school, situated in the close proximity to the park. I still hear their laughter and voices... This life fragment, which lasted only five minutes, revealed to me once again this garden’s eternity, where everyone feels good. You can walk around with rolls, to get out to skate, to relax, or even to sleep on a bench. The nicest it seems to me to sit and read in the sun. Doctors and researchers say that ten minutes of reading in the sun prolong life with ten minutes! It’s worth then to finish the novel I started to read, right? Cismigiu park is never empty, that’s the conclusion I reached, the more one so warm and pleasant day. The first snowdrops, the colors of autumn, the winter staring and, not least, the summer sun always lure our steps on the alleys of this immortal garden, to see it again and again. In summer, I’m looking Cismigiu for its coolness, for the lake full of boats and for the old shade trees, in autumn for the warm colors, trench coats and colored scarves of the youths and for the hot chocolate, in winter for the lake turned into a skating rink, but in spring I’m looking for the very state of nature, of things and indirectly mine and my inner world. And because I love swans, even if only some nobility geese. And I like spring, because I feel an inner joy, because I feel the need to sing, tell them all, and now you: Spring is in the air! www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Slanic, The Pearl of Moldavia Sorana Man
During the First World War, the German army settled its headquarters at Slanic-Moldova, a beautiful mountain resort in Moldavia. The German scientists established, from research undertaken in the area, that it was the place with the cleanest air in Europe! So is Slanic even today, a small, isolated locality, a large distance away from the dust and noise of large urban agglomerations, placed like in a bucket, surrounded by mountains, for the road which comes from Targu-Ocna, where the train leaves you, clogs when it gets to Slanic, and there is no other way out except the same road you came on. 8
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Slanic is a town located on the hills, because its center lies at the bottom of this bucket, on the valley of the Slanic River, and the rest of the little resort lies circularly on the hills that surround the valley: old villas, from the end of the 19th century, but also several modern hotels, in mountain style, made of wood and stone, which are the materials specific to this area, in the middle of which you can find The Casino and The Racovita Villa, monuments of architecture. The road goes on from the center of the resort towards the famous mineral springs, whose discovery, by cavalry commander Mihalache Spiridon, began in 1801. Attracted by the beauties of nature from the Slanic Valley, the commander discovered, on the occasion of a hunting, the mineral spring no. 1, and in the years 1804-1807 he also discovered the springs nos. 3, 4 and 5. Due to this happy discovery and to the strong healing powers
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of the mineral springs, sufferers find here, since 1812, relief and healing. The resort had been growing, but during the First World War, all the buildings and facilities were destroyed, leaving untouched only the mineral springs. After Spiridon’s discovery, starting 1808, 12 peasant families from the Salt Mines settled in Slanic-Moldova. In 1825, the number of families increased to 27 and they would take care of the healing springs. Slanic Valley’s population increased and two villages were based around Slanic: The Cerdac Village and The New Village (Ciresoaia). In 1840, the resort appeared on the map for the first time with the name “Feredeele Slanicului” (The Bathing Places of Slanic). In 1851, through the charter given by Alexandru Ghica, the baths and springs passed into the property of “Saint Spiridon” trusteeship in Iasi, at the will of the former owner
Constantin Racovita, who had donated them a short time before his death. In 1887 the systematization of the resort began, and new buildings appeared like Racovita Hotel, the villas Pufu, Cerbul, Dobru, the Casino and the Inhaler. Works of regularization of the course of the Slanic river were undertaken, bridges were built, the springs were captured, modern facilities were introduced. Slanic-Moldova became a worldwide known spa. The years of the First World War turned the locality into ruin. With great efforts, the resort was restored and reinstated in part in 1927. In the post-World War II years, the development of Slanic took a new impetus. New buildings were erected, others were repaired, and the connection with the national energy system was made. The mineral springs heal or alleviate hepato-biliary, intestinal and kidney diseases, diabetes, gout, constipation, allergies, hyperacidity, ulcer, gastritis, nutritional and metabolic diseases. The spa resources are peculiar in the country and in Europe. On a relatively small area you can find a lot of different springs, of great variety in the composition, concentration, chemical complexity and therapeutic effects. Once you get in front of the “The 300 Steps” spring, the road splits: one part goes towards the rest of the springs, and you can only walk on it, because there are stairs, and the other part is a road which has the springs on its left side and the forest on the right side. On the lower way, which goes through the springs, you will see the trout farm of Slanic, with several big basins out of which trout of different ages and sizes jump every once in a while, especially when the passers-by throw little bread crumbs to them. On the upper road, above the trout farm, there is a restaurant whose specific is trout preparation, cooked in every way possible and for all tastes. The road goes on towards Cascada (The Cascade) halt, where a summer terrace welcomes you with “mititei”, which is a sort of traditional Romanian grilled meatballs, and beer. A couple of meters away you can rest in the middle of a little bridge over the river, from which you can see the big stones burnished by the beautiful water falls. At the end of this long road there is the former camping of the resort, on the left, now a building site, while on the right there are hills with new, eye-catching villas and big wood chalets. This is where Slanic ends. The way closes, and it is continued only by a woodsy road which goes to Brasov. This is also the place where the old ski and sledge slope are. Above the hills you can see the tops of several mountains. There are many restaurants in Slanic, some of them with nice terraces, on which you can dance in the summer. Most of them are near the park, which is very big compared to the area of the resort, and always well taken care of. It has been so under all political regimes which the country has had. The bandstand, the flowerbeds beautifully arranged, the thick and deep green grass, the benches, the date (day, month, year) made of flower boxes which are being changed every day, everything gives you a pleasant feeling of order and tranquility here, at the foothills, near the forest, two steps from the wild. Because you don’t have to get too far from this trim park to get to the glades with the delicate Easter flowers and bells, in the spring, or with bushes of raspberries and blackberries, later on, in August. Berries are, in fact, among the delicacies of this region, and in the area of the mineral springs, women with baskets full of fresh berries, picked that very day, offer their wonderful merchandise available for purchase either per cone, for those who want just a portion, or per kilogram, for lovers of jams, sorbet, blueberry, or raspberry liquors. Deep in the forest, in the little clumps of grass at the foot of trees or coming out of the leaves fallen over trunks and branches of trees destroyed by storm you can find, in September and October, after the first autumn rains, the delicious mushrooms called “ghebe” (honey agaric), out of which the inhabitants of this region make stews, the famous “zacusca”, and pickles for the winter, putting them in vinegar, or brine. Not long before the mineral springs, one of the stone bridges which crosses Slanic river goes to the Dobru Street, where there is, among other houses, a little pension. (Flintoaca is the name of the family who owns it). Its terrace leads into a little valley, a heaven with several houses scattered on the river bank, trees full of leaves, a couple of firs through which you can see the wood fences of the other householders. The road that comes from Targu-Ocna to Slanic is bordered by dozens of modern guesthouses, but behind them there hide the little peasant houses of the inhabitants of Ciresoaia and Cerdac villages, less than modest, preserving the atmosphere of the authentic peasant life from Moldavia, an ideal matter of study for a novelist. But even if you are not a novelist or a photographer, you can make friends with people from here and get into their homes, treasure trove of traditions and customs. You will get to know some simple folks, very natural, whose lives seem to take place at the same rate and under the same rules for hundreds of years. Their sweet tongue reflects the quiet, peaceful life they lead. www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Between the Greeks and Romanians It’s a Very Good Chemistry Int er view with Nikos D iakolios , the D i rect or of Greek Natio n al To u ri sm O rg an i sat i o n i n Bu c h a r e s t Starting June 2008, when the Bucharest office of the Greek National Tourism Organisation opened, Nikos Diakolios took over the management as its first director. Everybody recognize his work in the last three years to promote Greek tourism in Romania. Nikos background in tourism starts in 1986, and before his arrival in Romania, he was director in the department of the complains of the tourists, in the inspections department and he also has a very good experience with the information offices in Greece for the guidance of the tourists, organizing also events, and many, many other things. Between the many duties he has daily, Nikos took the time to sit for an interview. Gabriel Arsene Bucuresti What, Where, When: First of all tell us how did you came in Romania?
Nikos Diakolios: We came here in Romania in the year 2008. I like very much this position because I love Romania, and to promote also Romania to the Greek people. Our role is bilateral, is two-sided. We made a very good start in the market and we found out that the Romanian tourism market is a very hopeful and promising one. We’ve had some very good signs from the previous years, even since 2006, and in all the years until now Greece is the first preference for the Romanian people who travel abroad on tourism. The office it’s governmental, we belong to the Greek Tourism Organization, and we are supervised by the Minister of Culture and Tourism in Greece. We are not a profit company, we are not a travel agency, and our main activity is public relations and promotion.
BucWWW: When you arrived in Romania you said that in the previous years you saw a growing up of the number of tourists…
N.D.: Our best year was 2008… BucWWW: Was this one of the reasons of establishing this office?
N.D.: Yes, because even since 2006 and 2007 we had very good signs and we wanted to develop to the highest possible extent. I think we are doing very well, despite of the two last years… BucWWW: You are representative only for Romania?
N.D.: No, not only for Romania and for the Republic of Moldavia. One month ago I was assigned also for the office in Czech Republic, in Prague, and together with Czech Republic I’m in charge also for Poland and Slovakia. But my base will be here, in Romania.
BucWWW: Why do you think so many Ro manians choose Greece?
N.D.: I tell you. There is a very good chemistry between the two people. I think that Romanians really love Greek people and Greeks love Romanian people. It’s something that comes up from the common roots we have with our history, our traditions, our religion. Greece and Romania share a lot of things since centuries. We are neighbors, we are Orthodox, and Romania was very important for some major revolutions in Greek history. I think that’s the main reason, but we have a lot of things in common as our temperament, like people. In Romania you see smiling people, very simple people, very warm and welcoming people, something I didn’t met in Czech Republic, for example. The feelings the Romanians give you, when they are there, in Greece, is that they feel like being home. It’s also the same for me, I don’t fee as a foreigner here. I am, of course, but I don’t feel like. BucWWW: This is very nice! But there are also very many Romanians working in Greece and in the last years we’ve never heard officials complaining of the number of the Romanian workers…
N.D.: I know what you are speaking about. The majority of the Romanians which are working in Greece have a very good level. The average level of education of this people is very good and this is also as tourists. We have a very good feedback from the hoteliers and all the tourist professionals
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in Greece. This is the main reason. The problem in Greece is with the illegal immigrants, from Albania, from Asia and from Africa. We have a major problem right now. It’s not with the Romanians or with the Bulgarians. We are countries of the European Union and all the conventions that are related to the EU countries give all of us rights. Even for me, if I wasn’t in this post, I am allowed to stay here in Romania, to work, to carry out a business… BucWWW: We have to return to the crisis that both countries are experiencing let’s say in a similar way. What we see, even if we do not observe the every day events in Greece, is that in the spring the Greece people start a common work to bring the tourists in their country, in summer…
N.D.: Summer is very important for us because we are considered a summer tourist destination. Of course we are trying to change it, to prolong this period for Greece. From some aspects we have managed to do so, from some other not yet… Well, this is the reason, if it comes about the tourism, summer is very important. We have two major sources of income, one is tourism and the other is the shipping industry. BucWWW: But I’ve also read about an Al liance for Greece, started by a non gov ernmental organization…
N.D.: Yes, it is a movement that has produced some results; I hope that it will continue… BucWWW: You said also about the Greeks coming to Romania. I remember that 30 years ago I saw thousand of Greeks in Bucharest to celebrate Easter, for exam ple. Are they still coming?
N.D.: At least the figures that we have until the year 2009, maybe we had a slight fall in 2010, there were 40,000 Romanian tourists for Easter in Greece… BucWWW: And Greeks in Romania?
N.D.: Very few. In 2008, in the whole year came about 35,000 Greeks in Romania, with over 95,000 overnight stays in Romania. Of course the numbers are very small, because Romania deserves much more. BucWWW: We already hear in Greece about places for people with less money, about four and five star resorts. The own ers organized by themselves the structure of the prices for their places?
N.D.: No, no, first of all I think that both markets have been activated to bilateral cooperation. Also our office helped to these directions, supported this opening new destinations. For example last summer nobody knew anything about Skopelos, the islands of Skopelos as a tourism destination. Now it’s known. We had some contacts there, on the island where took place the filming of Mamma Mia! movie, named in the film “Kalokairi”. We supported a very good cooperation between the two sides, and also during the tourism fairs we organised the promotion of the islands, with the presence of local professionals, and my very good friend Iorgos Michelis, the mayor of Skopelos city. He loves Romania as well, he has been here for three consecutive years to organize Bank Post according to the Greek
Eurobank systems, and he was very happy to be here again. Anyway, Skopelos is a very good example, but not the only one, we have also opened Lefkada as a new destination, Evia, Kos, or Evros in Northern Greece, the Eastern Macedonia. It doesn’t happen just like this; it takes cooperation and coordination from many sides and need support. BucWWW: So, every year you think about a new destination and work for it?
N.D.: Yes, we make our plans. We have started now to work for Peloponnese, the Southern mainland part of Greece. The only problem we have for this area is to find some better ways of access to this place. Because it’s far away and we have to figure out the best way to get the people there. BucWWW: That means you work about two three years for a new destination, and of course after you open you continue to work…
N.D.: Yes, it’s very hard, but I like it. BucWWW: Now you have almost three years since you are in Romania. Did you travel around the country?
N.D.: Yes, I have been to some places, to Sibiu, to Brasov, to Constanta, to Giurgiu… BucWWW: If you’d been asked to promote one place in Romania, peek one please!
N.D.: I would give you two! If you speak about nature, even that I haven’t been there yet, I would promote the Danube Delta. And If I had to choose about an urban destination, I would start with Bucharest. Bucharest of course it’s not the most beautiful city in Romania, but it’s very fascinating if you experience Bucharest. And it’s the capital city of the country. It is the city where the heart of Romania and its people beats! After this you can go to Cluj, or Brasov… BucWWW: So, you would advice to pro mote more Bucharest?
N.D.: Yes, it’s not promoted, believe me! About Bucharest I had many discussions, official and unofficial, and what I’ve got from these was that’s a problem, people don’t know exactly how to do it and what to promote. It takes organisation and you the Romanians, you have to believe that your capital it is a tourist destination. By the way, when I was in Prague, for four or five days, and for the first time, I found out that this city is a tourism industry itself! It’s unbelievable, the whole city moves and the heart of the city beats around tourism! It’s a huge industry of city break tourism. Of course it’s different, but Bucharest it’s also different. It’s not only a matter of money, it takes organisation and know-how. BucWWW: Please tell us some of you next days works for this summer tourist season.
N.D.: We work now to organize some workshops here in Bucharest and to send good professionals to Greece, in some trips to various destinations. And early May people will start their vacations in Greece. There have been planed about 30 charter plains per week for the top season, but after the announcement of the cut of the taxation for all airports in Greece except Athens, we expect that number to increase. And this is what we are targeting, to increase the flights to our country and this way to increase the number of tourists. The tour-operators that will operate these charters are Christian Tours, Prestige Tours and some others with fewer charters. BucWWW: Thank you very much and we all hope for a better summer! www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Observing a New Democracy If you think thatʼs easy to act as an International observer at the elections in a developing country you, for sure, simplify the events you are part. People you are observing try to do their best to show everybody the democratic process they fulfilled and your role, as part of the observing “machinery,” is just to tell them the adjustments they need to do, without interfering in the electoral process. Gabriel Arsene Recently I was invited to observe, in Astana, the early Presidential elections of the Kazakhstan President. This experience cannot be completely explained, but I was proud to be part of this democratic event in the most important country of East Europe – Central Asia, a great friend of Romania. The mission was realized based on an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, presented by Kairat Aman, Charge d’affaires of Kazakhstan in Romania. For this I needed to study the election law, the political laws and the Constitutional Law of Kazakhstan and about the measure taken by the Central Electoral Commission in order to insure a free and open election atmosphere. Before leaving to Astana, my conclusion was that the necessary steps in order to insure a honest and balanced electoral consultation respecting democratic standards were taken by the Government of Kazakhstan. Arriving in Astana after a long flight I found a strongly developing capital, with roads and buildings that would be considered great in any country. And more than this, with a developing plan until the year 2020, when the city is expected to host over 2 millions residents (700,000 at present). I managed to visit some important places for any tourist, and I really was impressed by the Pyramid of Peace (Palace of Peace and Reconciliation) and by Bayterek, the most famous landmark in Astana. The legend behind this tower as a symbol is that it represents a poplar tree, where the magic bird Samuruk laid its egg. I found out that the original plans for the new Astana were drawn up by the late Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and his ideas are now in part realized. After the Election Day supervision, the supervision of counting and tabulation of elections results in a number of sections and commissions, I can proudly say that I was part of one the important steps that Kazakhstan is taking, building democracy for its people. My conclusion, together with the conclusion of my more experienced Romanian colleagues, has supported the Kazakhstan elections as representing the free and democratically expressed voice of Kazakh people decision. If the result is surprising some people, Nursultan Nazarbayev being reelected for a 5 year term, they need to read the history of this important country, and of course to visit it! In 1989, two years prior to the Soviet collapse, when Nazarbayev was Kazakhstan’s leader, a public movement was allowed to emerge to demand closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear testing site where over 450 nuclear tests had left deep scars. This made it easier for Nazarbayev to later close the site, to popular acclaim. This smart political touch characterises much of Nazarbayev’s two-decade long rule. Nazarbayev has long pressed economic reforms, and Kazakhstan’s per capita gross domestic product last year was higher than that of Romania, a member of the European Union, and only slightly below Turkey’s. Nazarbayev deserves a place in history as the father of his country. To deserve it he must complete the political reforms, and have just governance, as William Courtney, former US ambassador to Kazakhstan and special assistant to the president for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia was writing.
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ESSENTIAL INFO • HOTELS • MUSEUMS • SHOW BIZ CULTURAL INSTITUTES • CITY MAP Rely on these pages for guidance on where to go and what to do during your visit. All telephone numbers are in area code 021, unless noted, and the letter/number combinations at the end of listings are coordinates for the map (back cover). For subway map see also the back cover. Locations marked with a red square 7 D are situated in Old Town.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
VISAS
Police - Like all cities, Bucharest too has dangerous
EU and American citizens with a valid passport can visit for 90 days with no visa requirement. All other visitors will need a visa. Visas should be obtained prior to the arrival, from Romanian Diplomatic Missions’Offices in your country. A list of the nations for which a Romanian visa is required can be found at www.mae.ro. Three day transit visa: US$ 15/25. One entry visa: US$ 25, multiple entry visa US$ 60. For a few exceptional situations a 10-day special visa can be obtained at customs, entering Romania. For visa extensions and other information go to the passport office at 29, Nicolae Iorga St., near Piata Romana.
spots; however, it is considered a safe city in European terms. The city center is usually safe, but at night be careful in parks and peripheral areas. Emergency Police number: 955;
General Emergency number: 112 for Police, Ambulance & Fire Department Health Services - Dial 9611 for the ambulance public non-stop service. There are also private ambulance services: dial for Puls 9737 or 021-243-1333, for Doris 978 or 021-335-5065, for SOS Medical and Ambulance Services 9761 or 0722-333-000, for Village Medical Clinic Ambulance 0723-343-219.
TELEPHONES The payphones in the city are phone card operated. When calling into Romania, you need to dial the international access code (00), country’s code (40), the city code (without the initial 0 - 021 for Bucharest), then the subscriber’s number. When dialling a mobile number from abroad, the initial 0 is also dropped. Romanian city codes (selected): Brasov (0268), Constanta (0241), Bucharest (021), Cluj (0264), Sibiu (0269), Sinaia (0244), Timisoara (0256). International country codes (selected): Australia (61), Austria (43), Belgium (32), Canada/US (1), Danmark (45), France (33), Germany (49), Greece (30), Hungary (36), Irealand (353), Israel (972), Italy (39), Japan (81), Moldova (373), Netherlands (31), Poland (48), Romania (40), Russia (7), Spain (34),
TRANSLATORS Translingua: 306, Calea Mosilor, Bl. 56A, Ap. 11 Ph.: 021-211-70-46, 0722-250-908; Fax: 021-211-70-46. www.translingua.ro Prosper - ASE Language Centre: 2, Calea Grivitei St., 2nd floor, room 4211; Ph./Fax: 021-211-78-00. www.prosper.ro Talk Partners: Ph.: 0771-540-479; 0724-353-215; www.talkpartners.ro. www.diamondo.ro Central European Translation: 19, Unirii Blvd., Bl. 4B, 1st Entr., 4th floor, Ap.13; Ph.: 021-336-28-25; Fax: 021-336-27-24. www.cet.ro Serious Business: 3, Corneliu Coposu Blvd.Bl. 101, 1st floor, Apt. 17. Ph.: 021-321-46-41; Fax: 021-320-33-13. www.serious.ro The Central Post Office is at 10, Matei Millo St. (near the Phone Company building on Calea Victoriei). www.posta-romana.ro Open: 7:30-20:00. Closed Sunday.
MONEY Money can be exchanged at banks, hotels and private offices (Casa de schimb valutar). There can be major differences in rates, especially between the banks and the private exchange offices. Changing money in the street is illegal and inadvisable. Bank notes are in the following denominations: LEI 1,00; 5,00; 10,00; 50,00; 100,00 and 500;00. Coins: Bani 1; 5; 10; 50. Banks are open weekdays from 8:30 to noon and from 14:00 to 16:00. Bucuresti what, where, when
Biomedica International: 42 Eminescu St., Ph. 021-230-8001
Emergency Clinic Hospital: 8, Calea Floreasca, Ph. 021-317-0171; 021-317-0121 Medico Clinique: 9, Visarion St., Ph. 021-650-7060, 021-315-5426 /27 www.medico.ro Medicover Medical: Centre96, Calea Plevnei, Ph. 021-310-4410 Ophthalmology Emergency Clinic Hospital: 1, Piata Lahovari, Ph. 021-319-2753 Regina Maria: • 57, Unirii Blvd, Ph. 021-327-1188 ; • 2, Staicovici St, Opera Center. Ph 021-412-0110 • 12, G Enescu St, Ph. 021-316-5876/77/78
NON-STOP PHARMACIES There is no problem with finding a pharmacy in your neighborhood, no matter where you are in Bucharest. Here are some pharmacies with nonstop service: Farmacia Verde: 15, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-230-1451 Sensiblu: 65, Calea Dorobantlor, Ph. 021-211-1127, Farmadex: 19, N Titulescu Blvd, Ph. 0744-650-078 MedFARM: 34, I.C. Bratianu Blvd, Ph. 021-315-2309
DENTISTS Alpha Dent Company: 300, Calea Calarasilor St., Ph. 021-321-3099
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Dent Elysee: 51, J.L. Calderon St., Ph. 021-312-3300; 0723-380-498 Dent Estet: 15, Aviatorilor Blvd. Ph. 021-222-1108 7, G. Alexandrescu St, Ph. 0723-602-020
HEALTH CLUBS & SPA BUCHAREST FitClub: With customized fitness routines and body rituals, FitClub invites guests to indulge in a new wellness dimension. For details and advice on customized packages, please call us at 021201 5077. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel, 2nd floor, Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Bucharest
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Fit & Fun Club: The club is complimentary to all hotel guests and offers the possibility to relax and feel in perfect shape at the same time. You can enjoy the swimming pool & whirlpool, sauna, Jacuzzi, or be active and try the fully equipped gymnasium or the tennis courts. Personal trainer available for a monthly fee. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open: 08.00 – 23.00. Diplomatilor Club: 1, Minovici Alley. Ph.: 021-222-8497; 0722-328-758. Open: daily 9:00 - 18:00 Eden Spa: 39, Primaverii Blvd., Ph.: 021-316-8148; 0721-321-294. Open: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 21:00 . Sat 9:00 - 18:00 Grand Hotel Continental Spa: The Spa is a calm and peaceful retreat with relaxation facilities including a maxi jacuzzi, massage salons and sauna, providing an extensive range of body beauty and care treatments. Indulge yourself in one of these therapies and renew your energy. You will enjoy fitness and aerobic sessions with guidance from personal trainers available by appointment. You are kindly asked to check the availability of this service with the Reception. C.C. accepted. Location: Basement. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 037-201-0300. Open: Mon.- Sat. – 07:00 –21:00. Hilton Health Club: 1-3, Episcopiei St. Athénée Palace Bucharest Hilton; Ph.: 021-303-3777 ext.6808 Open: Mon-Fri 6:30 - 22:00. Sat-Sun 8:00 - 21:00 InterContinental Health Club: Public access on the 22nd floor. Full range of facilities. Sauna, massage, solarium, fitness centre, hexagonal swimming pool. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd., InterContinental Hotel, Ph.: 021-310-2020, Open:06.00 - 22.00
Magnolia Spa: 20, Sperantei St.
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Ph.: 021-311-2779; Open: Tue - Fri 12:30 - 20:00 Sat: 10:30 - 18:00; Sun - Mon closed “Majestic”Wellness Club: Thoughtfully designed facilities for the benefit and convenience of the Ramada Majestic Bucharest Hotel guests. The Majestic Wellness Club includes: Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Cardio & Fitness Center, Sauna, Massage. Aerobic, Step, Tae-bo, Body-flex; Aqua Gym; Swimming lessons. 38-40, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: (021) 310 27 20; Fax: (021) 310 27 99 Open: daily 07:00 – 21:30.
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Novotel Bucarest City Centre Wellness Centre: After a busy day you relax and unwind in the Wellness Centre situated on the mezzanine floor. Indoor swimming pool with artificial waves, fitness centre, gym, massage, hammam and Power Plate are at your disposal. Secured underground parking available. Credit Cards accepted. Novotel Bucarest City Centre - 37B Victoriei Boulevard, District 1. Ph.: 021 308 85 61. Open daily: 06:00 - 22:00. Ramada Plaza Hotel: 3-5, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021-549-2000; Fax: 021-549-2330; Open: Tue-Sun 10:00 - 22:00 Sports Club 2000: 3-11, Gabriela Szabo St. Tennis, Swimming, Fitness Ph.: 021-434-3572; Kineto & Physiotherapy Ph.: 0723-573-028 Beauty Center Ph.: 021-434-1741 Open: Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00 World Class Health Academy: • 90, Calea 13 Septembrie - JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Ph.: 021-403-0900/01; 0730-848-707 Open: weekdays 6:00 - 23:00, weekends 8:00 - 21:00 • 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-313-1104 • 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Ph.: 0723-691-544
tional and domestic flights. Ph.: Switchboard: (+4021) 204-1000 Customs: ext.: 1514 ; Lost luggage: ext. 1043 Airport Police: ext.: 1523 Aurel Vlaicu Airport (Baneasa): – for domestic and international flights. Ph.: (+4021) 9371, 021-232-0020 ext.: 131.
Transportation to/from Henri Coanda Airport: RATB: City Bus #783 Connecting Otopeni to the City center. Important stops: Pullman Hotel, Piata Victoriei, Piata Romana, Piata Unirii.
TAXI SERVICES Airport taxis are available at the arrivals hall but they may charge you 3 to 10 times as much as a Bucharest regular taxi. Euro Fly Taxi is the official airport taxi, and they are queued outside Henri Coanda Airrivals terminal. If not, call 9440. The average price from Haenri Coanda Airport to Bucharest: 15 Euros.
CITY TAXI SERVICES You can olso call a city taxi by phoning one of these numbers: 9427, 9439, 9451, 9425, 9435, 9444, 9422. Prices vary from one taxi company to another.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Cornu; Ph./fax: 0244-367-053. Open: 8:00 - 22:00
Relatively safe and efficient, Bucharest’s public transport system covers the entire city with buses, tramways, trolleys and metro (subway) services, operating from 5 a.m. to midnight. Tickets and magnetic cards can be bought at RATB kiosks, located on the main thoroughfares in the city, for ground transportation, and in every Metro station for the underground network. Bus, Tram, Trolleys – LEI 1,30 per ticket, LEI 8,00 for one-day pass, LEI 50,00 for a monthly pass. EXPRESS buses use a magnetic card. Metro – LEI 2,20 for two-fare pass, LEI 8,00 for ten-fare pass, LEI 4,00 for one-day pass, LEI 23,00 - for a monthly passcard.
DRIVING IN ROMANIA
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The legal speed limit is 50 km/hr in cities, 90 km/hr outside the city and 120 km/hr on highways. Driving above these limits will result in fines with the possibility of losing your license. Most international driving licenses are accepted in Romania, but check with the rental company to be sure. Some rental car companies also provide the service of hiring a car with a driver. A blood alcohol level of any kind is not tolerated, and talking on a cell phone while driving is also prohibited.
Concerts usually start around 6 pm except for Opera and Musical Comedy matinees which start around 11 am. The Music University of Bucharest presents mostly classic recitals which are usually free of charge. The Opera has an extensive repertoire and enjoys international renown. The Athenaeum hosts concerts featuring the Romanian National and Inter-national Philharmonic Orchestras. The Romanian Radio Society organizes concerts in its two halls starting at 7 pm; Generally, individual tickets for opera shows and classic music concerts range between 5 - 15 RON. In Bucharest, cinemas change program every Friday. Movies are shown in their original language with Romanian subtitles. The majority of cinemas show American movies, but one can also find European movies at the French Institute Cinema or the Cinemateca. The row and set number is indicated on your ticket or separate stub. Ticket prices vary from Lei 5 - 35 RON
PRAHOVA COUNTY Pro Estetica Sana Bali Spa: 349, Stadionului St.,
RENT A CAR Cars can be rented in a variety of places. Several offices are available in the Arrivals Hall at the Otopeni International Airport and most upscale hotels. Major cities in Romania are also covered for both pick-up and collection services. Active Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 0727-644-644 www.active-rentacar.ro Avis: Reservations: Ph.: 021-210-4344, 021-210-4345; Fax: 021-210-6912. www.avis.ro; reservations@avis.ro Bavaria Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 021-201-4534; 0730-333-705. www.bavariarent.ro
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Reservations: Ph.: 021-335-7533; Fax:021-335-7532 reservations@hertz.com.ro; www.hertz.com.ro
OPERA & CONCERTS Atheneul Roman: 6 D 1, Franklin St. Ph.: 021-315-6875; 021-315-2567 National Opera: 7 D 70-72, Mihail Kogalniceanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-6980; 021-311-5254 Sala Radio (Romanian Radio Society):
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60-64, G-ral Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-303-1153; 021-314-7770. Sala Palatului: 6 D 1, Cretulescu St. Ph.: 021-315-9710 / ext. 761; 021-315-7372
Teatrul National de Opereta “Ion Dacian”:
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2, N. Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-313-6348.
George Enescu Philharmonic: 6 D 1-3, Franklin St. Ph: 021-315-0024; Box Office: 021-315-6875
MUSEUMS Bucharest is a city of history and arts. It probably has more museums per capita than any other capital in the world. Below you’ll find a list of selected museums. Usually there is a nominal entrance fee. Multi-lingual guides are typically available on request at no charge. Most museums are closed on Mondays.
National Museum of Art of Romania:
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niques and utensils (water and windmills, oil presses, etc) from all of the country’s provinces. Folkloric art collections and souvenirs.
Art Collections Museum:
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111, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021- 211.17.49, 021- 212.96.41. Visiting hours: Saturday- Wednesday 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Thursday, Friday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December. Founded in 1978, the museum houses previously private collections that have been donated to the state in the 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Monday, Tuesday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December. The National Museum of Art of Romania is housed in the former Royal Palace which is located on Victoriei Avenue, in an area of great architectural and historical value. The European Art Gallery includes painting, sculpture and decorative art. The most important schools of European art are well represented by works of Domenico Veneziano, Lucas Cranach the Elder, El Greco, Pieter Breughel the Younger, Rembrandt, Monet, Sisley, Rodin and other great names. The Gallery offers an overview of the most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Renaissance till the first decades of the 20th century. The Medieval Romanian Art Gallery displays works from the 14th to the 19th century: frescoes, icons, embroideries, manuscripts, silver and gold objects and sculptures. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century. It includes works of Aman, Grigorescu, Andreescu, Luchian, Tonitza, Pallady, Petrascu, Brâncusi, Paciurea. The Village Museum: 5 C 28-30, Soseaua Kiseleff. Ph.: 021-224-2759. Open daily: Nov.-Apr.: 09:00 – 17:00 May-Oct.: 09:00 - 19:00. One of the most valuable ethnographic museums in the world. A creation of sociologist Dimitrie Gusti in 1936, the outdoor museum covers 30 hectares with over 70 exhibits of houses, 99 auxiliary buildings, churches and traditional tech-
curesti Mall Ph.: 021-327-7020/22 The Light Cinema: 151-171, Progresului Ave., Liberty Center Ph.: 021-369-9740, 021-369-9797 Movieplex Cinema: 26, Timisoara Blvd., Plaza Romania; Ph.: 021-407-8300 NCRR: 3, Kiseleff Ave., the National Museum of Romanian Peasant Ph.: 021-317-9660 Patria: 12-14, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-9266 Scala: 2-4, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6708 Studio: 29, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-5526 Learning French, English, Italian or German is what you wanted for so long but you never had the time to do it? The cultural institutes in Bucharest have language classes to suite your learning appetite. Many of them also have impotrant libraries and mediateques highlighting the culture they represent. Subscriptions to the cultural centres’libraries can vary from 10 to 30 Euro.
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course of time. They mirror accurately the development of Romanian art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries giving a fair view of the history of taste and of the economic power of native Romanian collectors. European as well as Oriental art works are also present
The Museum of Bucharest City:
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2, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. Ph: 021-31025.62, 021-3156858. Open daily 10.00 18.00, Closed: Monday and Tuesday. In the heart of the Capital, very close to the University Square, the outstanding building of Sutu Palace, a monument dating back to 1838, hosts this Museum of Bucharest City's History. You will find here collections of archaeology, numismatics, photography, maps, documents, paintings, drawings, funeral stones, coats of arms, furniture, uniforms, flags, costumes and many others. 7A
1, Geniului Blvd. Ph. 021-430-4485. Open daily 9:30–17:30 ; closed Monday.Reconstructing the atmosphere of the Mediavale Cotroceni Church (17th Century) and the old Royal Residence of King Ferdinand, Cotroceni Museum is a valuable architectural and historic site. Works of art for sale.
“George Enescu” Museum:
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141, Calea Victoriei. Ph. 021-212-9649. Open daily 10:00–17:00; closed Monday. Houses collections illustrating the history of music composition and documents from the life of eminent Romanian musician and composer George Enescu.
The Observatory:
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21, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Ph.: 021-212-9644. It includes both a science fiction and an astronomic club. This small museum of Romanian history of astronomy is worth visiting.
CINEMAS Cinema City: 4, Vasile Milea Blvd., AFI Palace Cotroceni Ph.: 021-407-0000 Cinema City Sun Plaza: 391, Calea Vacaresti, Sun Plaza Ph.: 021-386-0600 CinemaPro: 3, Ion Ghica St. Ph.: 031-824-1360 Cinemateca: • Eforie Hall: 2, Eforie St. Ph.: 021313-0483; • Union Hall: 21, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-9289 Corso: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-315-1334 Cityplex: City Mall, 3rd floor; 2, Oltenitei Ave. Ph.: 021-319-8226 Europa: 127, Calea Mosilor Ph.: 021-314-2714 Festival: 34, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-315-6384 French Institute “Elvira Popescu”: 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-9930/0224 Bucuresti what, where, when
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Gloria: 6, Bucovina St. Ph.: 021-324-4675 Hollywood Multiplex: 55-59, Calea Vitan, Bu-
CULTURAL INSTITUTES
National Cotroceni Museum:
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14, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-307-9600. Fax: 021-307-9601/01 Open 09-19, Sat. 09-13, Sun closed. Goethe Institut (German Institute) 6 C 8-10, Tudor Arghezi St. Ph. 021-311-97-62; 021-311-97-82. Fax: 021-312-05-85; Open Mon - Thu 10-18, Fri 10-15. Free lending library program. German language courses available. L'Institut Français (French Institute) 6 E 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph. 021-316-38-36; 021-316-02-24. Fax: 021-316-02-25; Open 10-20.30, Fri 10-14. Sat, Sun Closed. Theatre & film hall Elvire Popesco. Exhibition hall. Huge books, magazines, CDs and videotapes libraries. Internet café. French bistro. Language courses available. Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Institute) 12, Serghiescu St. Ph. 021-210-27-37; 021-210-47-27; 0921-210-6777; Fax: 021-210-77-67; Open Mon-Fri 09-19. Sat & Sun closed. Library & Spanish language courses available
BUCHAREST JEWISH COMMUNITY (CEB) The Great Synagogue: 11, Vasile Adamache St., sector 3; It was built during 1845 -1846 by the Ashkenazi Polish-Jewish community. Since 1992, the Great Synagogue hosts the exhibition The Memorial of Jewish Martyrs. Visiting hours: Mon – Thu 8:30 – 15:00, Fri & Sun 8:30 – 13:00. Prayer Hours: Morning Prayer Sun - Fri 8:00, Evening Prayer Sun - Fri 19:00, Sat Morning Prayer 9:30. The Jewish Museum: 3, Mamulari St., sector 3; Located in the former Templul Unirea Sfânta (United Holy Temple) synagogue which survived both World War II and Nicolae Ceausescu unscathed. Displays a collection of books written, published, illustrated, or translated by Romanian Jews, an archive of the history of Romanian Jewry, a collection of paintings of and by Romanian Jews that, while relatively small, consists of works of a caliber worthy of a major art museum. Visiting hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 – 14:00, Fri 9:00 – 12:00, Sun 9:00 – 13:00. Choral Temple: 9-11, Sfanta Vineri St., sector 3; Currently closed to visitors and services due to heavy renovation works. Bucharest Jewish Community: 9-11, Sfanta Vineri St., Sector 3; For information please contact the office of the president, Erwin Simsensohn. Ph.: 021.313.1782, e-mail erwin@jewish.ro
HOTELS See our list featuring a growing number of hotels in Bucharest, from top-of-the-line, five-star international hotels to local Bed & Breakfasts. All telephone numbers are in area code 021 (+4021 if calling from abroad). See map (page 22) for the letter/number coordinates.
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AMBASADOR ### 6 D : 8-10, Magheru Blvd. ph: +40-21-315-9080; fax:+40-21-312-3595
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Feel the Rhythm! There are an increasing amount of foreign people arriving in Bucharest to simply have fun and enjoy themselves. Many European travellers can testify that some of the greatest and cheapest nights can be had here. Lipscani, the historic centre of the town has witnessed a recent revival with many of the older clubs being refurbished or completely rebuilt. Many of these new venues would not seem out of place in Paris or London. Like the most International cities, Bucharest has a good selection of bars, clubs, cafes, theatres, casinos and many other places of entertainment. Other Bucharest districts are also quite animated, with lots of people on the street late into the night. If you want to have a perfect night, you can start with a romantic dinner in one of the restaurants around the old centre. “Caru` cu bere”, for instance, is one of the most representative restaurants of our capital, it is a true living legend and also one of the oldest beer houses in Bucharest. It was opened for the first time in 1879 and it is one of the few places in Bucharest where it seems that nothing has changed. After that, you can continue with a show or play at Rapsodia Theatre. Then… enjoy your night in a club or in a bar with your friends. There is a wide variety of bars and pubs scattered all over the city and it is not always easy to choose between Irish, English, Latino or the more exotic among the range of watering holes available. There are also traditional Romanian bars and restaurants. Cyber cafes are becoming ever more popular in Bucharest and these are generally open quite late. There are plenty of nightclubs catering for all tastes and smart dress page IV
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Copenhagen, Geneva or Bucharest An Expat's Point of View Although there are some important aspects that have not changed in the Romanian Capital in the last years (sidewalks are still not clean, there are no bicycle tracks, there isn't enough lighting on the streets, nor enough parking places), Bucharest occupies the 14th place among the top of European cities which are preferred by the citizens of other countries who live there, as Roxana Lupu tells in her article in “Evenimentul Zilei”, titled “The Capital, More and More Loved by Expats”. The city is more and more appreciated thanks to the quality of security, housing and health and this is the reason why expats want to work and even settle here, the same thing being true for another East-European city, Bratislava, the Capital of Slovakia, as shown in a study by ECA International, a Human Resource company. “There are better restaurants, more concerts by international stars, more shopping. Life has improved considerably”, says Tom Murray, who came to Romania 15 years ago and has become a successful businessmanin the textile industry. He also believes
that, even if prices have gone up a lot recently, life is still cheaper here than it is in Western Europe or in the United States, and Bucharest has the charm of a European Capital. Nevertheless, in Tom's opinion the cost of basic goods is a major problem. The things used by the middle class now carry the price of luxury goods, and the cost of utilities has increased dramatically. For the Romanians, as well as for the expats, the quality of life depends on the wages they earn. If the wage is one of thousands of Euros per month, they can say they live well, but if it is a middle income one, even an expat faces the tough realities of daily life, thinks Tom: “If you have money, you can do anything you want in Bucharest: you hire people to manage your daily business, you eat in the best restaurants, you travel overseas or to other Romanian cities on weekends.” Nevertheless, he thinks that Bucharest cannot be considered the most sophisticated European Capital yet. Another businessman, Christopher Troxler, who has lived in Romania for five years, fell in love with Bucharest as soon as he got here. “It was love at first sight”, he says. “I simply liked the atmosphere.” Copenhagen, the Capital of Denmark, holds the first place among the preferences of expats, shows the study mentioned above. In the top ten places are cities in Switzerland and Germany, such as Geneva, Basel and Bern, and respectively Dusseldorf, Bonn and Munich. The expats coming from Asia have their own top list: Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, in Australia, as well as two regions, from Japan, Kobe and Yokohama. Hong Kong and Shanghai, in China, occupy places 15 and 78, respectively. In the Middle East, expats prefer Manama, the Capital of Bahrein, and Dubai and Muscat. Bagdad, the Iraqui Capital, holds the last place in the world, number 300, because of the precarious security level.
MASSAGE: Relaxation & Healing
Massage involves systematic stroking, rubbing and kneading of the soft tissues of the body in an effort to induce a state of total relaxation. Despite some misconceptions, massage has become more accepted as a means to relieve minor physical problems. Although massage has sometimes been discredited, by advocates of modern medicine, it has recently been growing in acceptance. Massage has been shown to help maintain stability and enhance performance in nearly all of the body's major systems. The muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems can be positively affected by massage. The theory behind massage is the relief of muscle tension, and that relaxation of the body will allow for a faster healing process. Massage can increase and improve circulation to damaged tissue areas. People who play sports know that it is important to stretch and relax muscles for peak performance, and the same idea underlies the massage process. Perhaps the greatest benefit of massage, as any amateur can confirm, is the relaxing effect it can have on tense muscles. The smooth stroking motions and the kneading of muscles relieves tension, loosens joints and improves circulation, all of which are beneficial for good health. Of course it is recommended that people not replace necessary medical treatment with a massage. Sometimes medical conditions that could easily be cured by a simple medical treatment are identified as a simple tight muscle or something similar. Although massage does have positive medical benefits, in most cases it is not a replacement for modern medicine. The history of massage dates back almost as far as recorded history. For thousands of years some form of massage or the “laying on of hands� has been used to helpl the sick. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, massage was one of the principal methods of healing and relieving pain. Generally, if you are in good health and just feeling a little tense, a massage may be a good way to go.. www.bucurestiwww.ro
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is not necessary, jeans are acceptable. Clubs and bars serve alcohol until 5 or 6 in the morning and the minimum age for drinking is 18. Despite much recent renovation a real sense of history remains, many of the older inns or taverns have become pubs and clubs, but walking around this area can still transport you into the past, to the true beginnings of the city and its nickname, ‘Little Paris’. Now you will find here coffee shops, restaurants and bars where you can drink a hot tea or a good coffee. You can choose a bar where you will listen to traditional Romanian singers like Maria Tanase. The atmosphere is quite calm here in the night, perfect for relaxing with friends. As far as clubs are concerned, from electro to live rock, you will find anything you wish in Bucharest! They are the best and their
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secret is that they never let you stop dancing, all night you feel so good that you believe you are the greatest dancer in the world. When you visit Bucharest to find some fun, you will feel an explosion of happiness, everyone is friendly because everyone is dancing with a beer in their hand. The live music increases your adrenaline, the guitars, the amplifiers, the singer, all these go together to entice you to the dance floor. Techno, House, Garage and Latino are the popular sounds of Bucharest and, to a lesser extent, Hip Hop and Drum and Bass. For a special atmosphere you can choose a club located in an old building, like the ancient residence of Princess Margareta which is completely rearranged with a futurist design, the perfect location for a high level of comfort and relaxation (Pat Club - “pat” means “bed” in Romanian).
ANGELO AIRPORTHOTEL BUCHAREST : 283, Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. ph: +40-21-203-6500; fax: +40-21-203-6530
ARMONIA
7E
: 112, Calea Mosilor,
ph: +40-21-312-0477; fax: +40-21-312-0406.
ATHENÉE PALACE HILTON BUCHAREST 6 D : 1-3, Episcopiei St. ph: +40-21-303-3777; fax: +40-21-315-2121.
BANAT
7 E 5, Piata Rosetti ph: +40-21-312-5784; fax: +40-21-312-6547.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Mari Vila Bucharest : 44-50, Balta Doamnei St. ph: 021-566-6666; fax: 021-568-8888
BUCHAREST UNIRII SQUARE HOTEL
8F :
3A, Nerva Traian St. ph: +40-21-200-6270; fax: +40-21-200-6273
CAPITOL 7 D : 29, Calea Victoriei ph: +40-21-313-9440; fax: +40-21-312-4169 CAROL PARC HOTEL
9 D : 23-25, Aleea Suter , ph: +40-21-336-3377; fax: +40-21-336-3736
CARO 2 E : 164A, Barbu Vacarescu St. ph: +40-21-208-6100; fax: +40-21-208-6101; CASA CAPSA
7D
: 36, Calea Victoriei
ph: +40-21-313-4038
CASA VICTOR 4 C : 44, Emanoil Porumbaru St. ph: +40-21-222-5723, +40-21-222-9626 fax: +40-21-222-9436 CENTRE VILLE APARTHOTEL
6D:
George Enescu St. and Luterana St. crossing ph: +40-21-305-3666; fax: +40-21-312-0927
CENTRAL
7 D : 13, Brezoianu St, ph/fax: +40-21-315-5636/37.
CLASS 1 B : 30A, Gârlei St. ph: +40-21-233-2814; fax: +40-21-233-2886 CROWNE PLAZA
2 A 1, Poligrafiei St. ph.: +40-21-224-0034; fax: +40-21-318-1302
DALIN
9D
70-72, Marasesti Blvd. ph.: +40-21-335-6306; fax: +40-21-336-6284
DALIN CENTER
7F
: 33A, Soseaua Stefan cel
Mare. ph.: +40-21-211-0070
DUKE 6 D : 33, Dacia Blvd, ph: +40-21-317-4186/87/88; fax: +40-21-317-4189. EPOQUE
6C
17C, Aurora Alley: ph: +40-21-312-3232;
EURO HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
6B
4, Ghe. Polizu St. ph: +40-21-316-88-39; fax: +40-21-316-8360
EURO HOTELS INT’L TRIUMF 4 B : 32-34, Maresal Averescu Blvd. ph: +40-21-224-5496; fax: +40-21-224-5554 ERBAS
1+2D
: 27, Av. Alex Serbanescu St., ph: +40-21-232-6856, +40-21-232-6857. fax: +40-21-232-6527.
GOLDEN TULIP BUCHAREST
6C
166, Calea Victoriei. ph: +40-21-212-5558; fax: +40-21-212-5121
GOLDEN TULIP TIMES 7 G : 19, Decebal Blvd. ph: +40-21-316 6516; fax: +40-21-316-6517 GRAFFITI
5 D : 25 Albac St.,
ph./fax: +40-21-231-6006.
GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL
7D
:
56, Calea Victoriei ph.: +40-372-010-300; fax: +40-372-010 301. page 21
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Must See in Bucharest Here is a selection of the most representative landmarks of Bucharest which are a must to see during your stay in the city. You will see these and much more on one of our regularly scheduled or customized tours while benefitting from the expertise and knowledge of our experienced licensed guides. For more information please see the ads inside the magazine. The Cotroceni Palace: is a part of the Cotroceni National Museum. The Cotroceni Palace, church and monastery reflect a three-century old history that interweaves political, military, diplomatic, religious and cultural aspects, with the general evolution of Romanian society. The palace was built in the 17th century by the Prince Serban Cantacuzino. The Cotroceni National Museum exhibits a rich range of
objects of art, illustrative of the Romanian decorative art. The Cantacuzino space is most suitable for organizing presentations of old art objects that can only outline the exceptional artistic accomplishments of a distant epoch. Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (By appointment only)
The Parliament Palace: is the second largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon) in terms of all-out surface: 330,000 m2. It was built between 1984 and 1989 by a team of architects led by Anca Petrescu. and was destined for the members of the Communist Party; Besides offices, Ceausescu planned to make personal living places, so the Palace's surface would have been bigger. The building currently houses Romania's Parliament. Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (By appointment only) page 22
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HOWARD JOHNSON GRAND PLAZA HOTEL 6 D 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor,
NOVOTEL BUCAREST CITY CENTRE
ph: +40-21-201-5000; fax: +40-21-201-1888.
37B, Calea Victoriei, ph: +40-21-308-8500; fax: +40-21-308-8501
HELLO HOTELS
NH BUCHAREST
6 B : 143, Calea Grivitei,
ph: +40-372-121-800; fax: +40-372-121-801 reservation: +40-372-716-464
IBIS Gara de Nord
PARLIAMENT
ph: +40-21-300-9100; fax: +40-21-300-9098. reservation: +40-21-401-1011
IBIS Palatul Parlamentului
8 C : 82-84, Izvor
St., ph: +40-21-401-1000; fax: +40-21-402-2898. One IBIS reservation: +40-21-401-1011
INTERCONTINENTAL
7D:
4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd., ph: +40-21-310-2020; fax: +40-21-312-0486.
JW MARRIOTT BUCHAREST GRAND HOTEL 8 B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, ph: +40-21-403-1012; fax: +40-21-403-1001.
LEV OR
6 C : 25, Occidentului St.,
MONTE NELLY
6 E : 30, Corbeni St., ph: +40-21-211-0979; fax: +40-21-211-0980
: 55, Traian St.
RIN GRAND : 7D, Soseaua Vitan-Barzesti ph: +40-31-106-1111; 0731-111-000
RADISSON BLU 6 D 63-81, Calea Victoriei,
SAMAA 3 A : 319C, Ion Mihalache Blvd., ph: +40-21-224-0282/83; fax: +40-21-224-0284
ph: +40-21-311-9000; fax: +40-21-313-9000 2A:
3-5 Poligrafiei Blvd. ph: +40-21-549-2000; fax: +40-21-549-2330
SIQUA 7C : 59A, Calea Plevnei, ph: +40-21-319-5160; 319-5161; fax: +40-21-319-5162
RAMADA HOTEL & SUITES BUCHAREST NORTH 2 C : 44A, Daniel Danielopolu St.,
STARLIGHT SUITE HOTELS
ph: +40-21-233-5000; fax: +40-21-233-5001;
RAMADA MAJESTIC BUCHAREST 7 D :
RAMADA PLAZA BUCHAREST 2 B :
5 C : 2-4, Gh. Manu St., ph: +40-21-311-1555; fax: +40-21-312-3963
7F
ph.: +40-21-308-3153/4; fax: +40-21-308-3155.
MARSHAL
MINERVA
ph: +40-21-350-4110/16; fax: +40-21-350-4110-16
RIN CENTRAL
ph: +40-21-318-3000; fax +40-21-316-2550
fax: +40-21-319-0910. 7E : 2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St. ph: +40-21-314-0880; fax: +40-21-314-0888
Road, ph. 021-315-1666
RIN AIRPORT : 255A, Calea Bucuresti,
2 B : 10, Piata Montreal,
RAMADA BUCHAREST PARC
RESIDENCE Domenii Plaza
RESIDENCE Club Palace : 367B, Odaii
ph: +40-21-411-9990; fax: +40-21-411-9991
PULLMAN
4 B : 19, Clucerului St. ph. 021-223-1978; 037-215-0700 3B : 33, Alexandru Constantinescu St. ph. 021-224-5044, 037-215-0600
8 C : 106, Izvor St.,
38-40, Calea Victoriei, ph: +40-21-310-2715, +40-21-312-1967; fax: +40-21-310-2799
ph: +40-21-210-1274;
ph/fax: +40-21-313-9315, +40-21-313-9316.
8 E : 21, Mircea Voda Blvd.,
OPERA 7 D 37, Brezoianu St., ph: +40-21-312-4857; fax: +40-21-312-4858.
REMBRANDT 7 D : 11 Smardan St., RESIDENCE Arc de Triomphe
ph: +40-21-300-0545; fax: +40-21-317-9154
HERASTRAU 2 C : 7-9, Soseaua Nordului, ph: +40-21-232-9666; fax: +40-21-203-9923. 6 B : 143, Calea Grivitei,
7D
3-5, Poligrafiei Blvd., ph: +40-21-549-3000; fax: +40-21-549-3001 RAZVAN 7 F : 159, Calea Calarasilor, ph: +40-21-320-0173 / 83; fax: +40-21-322-0811
5D:
89-97, Grigore Alexandrescu St., ph/fax: +40-21-211-3413 / 14
TEMPO 7E : 19, Armand Calinescu St., ph: +40-21-310-1216; fax: +40-21-310-1241 TRIANON 9, Grigore Cobalcescu St., ph: +40-21-311-4927; fax: +40-21-316-2281 VENEZIA
7 C : 2, Pompiliu Eliade St.,
ph: +40-21-310-6878; fax: +40-21-310-6873
Z EXECUTIVE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
6D:
4, Ion Nistor St., ph: +40-31-140-0200
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The Village Museum: nestled on the shore of the Herastrau Lake, the museum displays 85 peasant homes, barns, churches and mills relocated there from all over Romania. Tall-roofed Transylvanian houses with beautifully crafted shingles sit alongside rustic wooden churches to form a unique neighborhood. The overall impression is that Romanian peasants take great pride in their work and homes. Everyday accessories: tools, butter-churns, hay forks, beer kegs and clothes are displayed inside the house. This museum can take a whole day to explore and, in fine weather, families settle down for picnics in the scenic grounds. Visiting hours: Nov.-Apr.: 09:00 - 17:00., May-Oct.: 09:00 - 19:00, every day, including Monday
The National Museum of Art: is hosted by the former Royal Palace and is the most representative art gallery in Romania. The Royal Palace was the official residence of the Romanian kings. Its current facade was given the finishing touches in 1937 when Carol II was King of Romania. The National Art Museum Palace is located in downtown Bucharest (in the so-called Revolution Square). The Palace displays an extensive collection of European and Romanian fine art. The European Art Gallery offers an overview of teh most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Rennaissance till the first decades of teh 20th century. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century. Visiting hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (May - September) 10 a.m - 6 p.m. (October - April) Closed: Monday, Tuesday
www.bucharesttours.ro
The Romanian Athenaeum: is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest 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" Philarmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. It has the aspect of a Greek temple with Ionic columns at the entrance. The wonderful interior with round frescoes depicts important events in Romania's history. Extensive reconstruction and restoration work has been conducted in 1992 by a Romanian construction company and restoration painter Silviu Petrescu, saving the building from collapse. Visiting hours: every day, unless concerts or rehearsals are held.
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The Old Royal Court: during the early Middle Ages, Bucharest became a commercial center; important enough to enable the XIV century princes to build the Princely Court – nowadays known as "The Old Court" - which formed the development core of the medieval town. The first written mention of the name of "Bucharest" dates back to September 20, 1459: it appears on a document issued from the chancellery of the famous Prince Vlad Tepes (the Impaler). By the year 1599, a new Princely Court was built. Matei Basarab (1632-1654) renovated the Old Court. By 1640, because the prince's relations with the Turks worsened, Matei Basarab moved his Capital back to the town of Targoviste. Bucharest still remained a princely residence. In May 1654, Prince Constantin Serban Basarab (1654-1658), Matei Basarab's successor, left for Targoviste after a rebellion of his mercenary troops, and he ordered the Old Court to be set of fire. The Old Royal Court is an outdoor site that can be visited any time.
• INT’L. ORGANIZATIONS • LOCAL INSTITUTIONS • BUSINESS CONNECTIONS • AIRLINES • TRAINS • EMBASSIES • BANKS
DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: 31,
Sports: 28-30, Gen Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-4056200/6300; www.edu.ro
Vasile Lascar St. Ph.: 021-203-5400; Fax: 021-3168808, www.infoeuropa.ro
Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 037-211-1409/43;
EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION EBRD: Metropolis Center, 56-60, Iancu de Hune-
Ministry of Health: 1-3, Cristian Popisteanu Entr.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
doara Blvd. Ph.: 021-202-7100; Fax: 021-202-7110; www.ebrd.com INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND: 7, Halelor St., 2nd floor Ph.: 021-311-5833; 031-805-7040; Fax: 021-318-1410. www.fmi.ro UNICEF: 48A, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-7872; Fax: 021-231-5255. www.unicef.ro UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE: UN House, 48A Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-7877; Fax: 021-201-7880; www.un.ro WORLD BANK: 31, Vasile Lascar St. Ph.: 021-2010311; Fax: 021-201-0336
NATIONAL & LOCAL INSTITUTIONS Presidency of Romania: Cotroceni Palace, 1-3, Geniului St. Ph.: 021-410-0581; Fax: 021-410-3858; www.presidency.ro Chamber of Deputies: Parliament’s Palace, 2-4, Izvor St. Ph.: 021-316-0300, 021-414-1111; www.cdep.ro Senate of Romania: Parliament’s Palace, 1-3, 13 Septembrie Ave. Ph.: 021- 316-0300, 021-414-1111; Fax: 021- 315-8942; www.senat.ro Government of Romania: 1, Victoriei Sq. Ph.: 021314-3400; 021-313-1564; www.gov.ro
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: 2-4, Carol I Blvd. Ph.: 021-307-2300; www.madr.ro
Ministry of Communication and Information Society: 14, Libertatii Blvd. Ph.: 021-311-4104, Fax: 021-311-4121; www.mcsi.ro
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business: 152, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-202-5106; Fax: 021-2025108; www.minind.ro Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 31, Alexandru Alley. Ph.: 021-319-2108/25; Fax: 021-319-6862; www.mae.ro Ministry of Public Finance: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-319-9759; 021-226-1110; Fax: 021-312-2509; www.mfinante.gov.ro Ministry of Justice: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 037-2041999; www.just.ro
www.mdrt.ro Ph.: 021-307-2500/2600: Fax: 021-307-2671; www.ms.gov.ro Ministry of Environment and Forests: 12, Libertatii Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-0215; Fax: 021-316-3874; www.mmediu.ro Ministry of Culture and National Heritage: 30, Kiseleff Ave. Ph./Fax: 021-224-3947. www.cultura.ro The Prefect’s Office: 47, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-312-6525/021-9866; www. prefecturabucuresti.ro City Hall: 24, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., temporary moved to 291-293, Splaiul Independentei Ph.: 021305-5500/50/55; www.pmb.ro • Sector 1: 7-9, Banu Manta Blvd. temporary moved to 9-13, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Ave. Ph.: 021-3191013/14/15/16/17; Fax: 021-319-1006; www.primariasector1.ro • Sector 2: 11-13, Chiristigilor St. Ph.: 021-209-6000. Fax: 021-209-6282; www.ps2.ro • Sector 3: 2-4, Parfumului St. Ph.: 021-3180323/24/25/26/27/28/29; www.sector3primarie.ro • Sector 4: 6-16, George Cosbuc Blvd. Ph.: 021-3359230; www.ps4.ro • Sector 5: 29-31, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-2838/4318; www.sector5.ro • Sector 6: 147-149, Calea Plevnei Ph.: 021-318-0147, 021-529-8498; Fax: 021-318-0152; www.primarie6.ro
MOVING COMPANIES AGS Bucharest: 9, Pipera St., entr. 2, 2E Building, 3rd floor, apt. 11. Ph.: 021-201-17-91; Fax: 021-232-52-89; www.ags-worldwide-movers.com Allied Pickfords: 29,Topraisar St. Ph.: 021-221-95-46; Fax: 021-221-94-42. www.alliedintl.com
Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Protection: 2-4, Dem I. Dobrescu St. Ph.: 021-313-6267, 021-315-8556; www.mmuncii.ro
Ministry of National Defense: 3-5, Izvor St. Ph.: 021-319-5698, 021-402-3400; Fax: 021-319-5698; www.mapn.ro Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure: 38, Dinicu Golescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-319-6124; Fax: 021313-8869; www.mt.ro Ministry of Administrations and Interior Affairs: 1A, Revolutiei Sq. Ph.: 021-303-70-80; www.mai.gov.ro
Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Corstjens Bucharest: 7-9, Intrarea Gherghitei
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Ph.: 021-240-37-02; Fax: 021-240-37-03. www.corstjens.com
COSMOTE: America House, 4-8., N. Titulescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-404-1234, 0766-121-234; Fax: 021-413-7530; www.cosmote.ro
De Groot IRS: 20, Parangului St. Ph.: 021-224-25-63; Fax: 021-668-64-25. www. degroot.ro Orbit Worldwide Movers: T98, T370 Bucuresti Urziceni, Afumati, Ilfov; Ph.: 021-350-15-00; Fax: 021-350-15-01. www.beinoglou.gr
FOREIGN TRADE CHAMBERS TTHE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
ORANGE ROMANIA S.A.: Europe House, 51-53,
Union Int’l Center, 11, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021312-4834; Fax: 021-312-4851; www.amcham.ro
Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Ph.: 021-203-3030, 021-2033333; Fax: 2021-03-3599; www.orange.ro RCS & RDS: 73-75, Dr. N. Staicovici St. Ph.: 031-4004414, 031-400-4600; Fax: 031-400-6060 ROMTELECOM: 3-5, Presei Libere Sq. Ph.: 021-4088068; www.romtelecom.ro UPC ROMANIA: 62D, Nordului Ave. Ph.: 021-9399; 031-100-0400; www.upc.ro VODAFONE ROMANIA: 4A, Vasile Milea Blvd. Ph.: 021-302-2222; Fax: 021-302-1413; www.vodafone.ro
DEUTSCH - RUMÄNISCHE INDUSTRIE UND HANDELSKAMMER BUKAREST: 35, Clucerului St., 2nd floor Ph.: 021-223-1531; Fax: 021-223-1538; www.ahkrumaenien.ro FOREIGN INVESTORS COUNCIL: ING Building, 11-13, Kiseleff Ave. Ph.: 021-222-1931; Fax:021-2221932; www.fic.ro FRENCH T.I.C.C. IN ROMANIA: 21, Andrei Muresanu St. Ph.: 021-317-1284, 021-230-0377; www.ccifer.ro JAPAN EXTERNAL TRADE ORGANIZATION: IBC Modern, 34-36, Carol Blvd. 5th floor Ph.: 021-3106801/02; www.jetro.go.jp ROMANIA TURKEY T.I.C.C.: 58, Austrului St., Ph./Fax: 021-326-9722 ROMANIA CHINA T.I.C.C.: 28, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-5114; Fax: 021-312-1371.
SCHOOLS The following English-speaking schools are located in Bucharest:
International British School: 21-23, Agricultori St. Ph. 021-253-1698,
International School for Primary Education: 72, Petre Aurelian St. Green Lake Residences Ph. 021-380-3535,
Source: Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry Union
NATIONAL AGENCIES BUCHAREST OFFICE OF TRADE REGISTERY: 1, Sectorului Entr. Ph.: 021-316-0820; www.onrc.ro COMPETITION COUNCIL: 1, Presei Libere Sq. Ph.: 021-405-4429; Fax: 021-405-4402; www.consiliuconcurentei.ro NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES IN ROMANIA - ANAT: 59, Horia Macelariu St. 4th floor, Apt. 401 Ph.: 021-321-1908, 021-323-0855, 031-106-9810/11; Fax: 021-323-6843; www.anat.ro NATIONAL TRADE REGISTERY OFFICE: 74A, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-0804; Fax: 021-316-0803; www.onrc.ro ROMANIAN FOREIGN TRADE CENTER: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-318-5050; Fax: 021-311-1491; www.traderom.ro
ROMANIAN AGENCY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS: 22, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-233-9103 T.I.C.C. OF ROMANIA: 2, Octavian Goga Blvd., Ph.: 021-319-0114/18; www.ccir.ro
LAWYERS
Ph.: 021-320-1538
American International School: 196, Soseaua Pipera-Tunari. Ph.: 021-204-4300
International Computer High School of Bucharest: 428, Mihai Bravu Ave, Ph. 021-327-5443.
MAIL SERVICES
Fax: 031-229-2601; www.mazars.ro
CARGUS INTERNATIONAL: 1, Bucuresti Ave.,
NESTOR NESTOR DICULESCU KINGSTON PETERSEN: Bucharest Business Park, Entr. A, 4th floor,
Otopeni Ph.: 021-9330, 021-933-0000; Fax: 021-3510200; www.cargus.ro DHL INTERNATIONAL ROMANIA: 169 A, Floreasca Ave. Ph.: 021-222-1777; www.dhl.ro FEDERAL EXPRESS ROMANIA: 13, Fermei St., Otopeni Ph.: 021-201-4822; Fax: 021-201-4827; www.fedex.com PEGASUS / AIRBORNE EXPRESS: 13, Iancului Ave. Ph.: 021-250-9360; Fax: 021-256-9504; www.pegasus.ro POSTA RAPIDA / EXPRESS MAIL: 140, Dacia Blvd. Ph.: 021-200-7500; www.posta-romana.ro TNT ROMANIA: BBP Building, Corp C1+C2, ground floor, 1A, Bucuresti – Ploiesti Ave. Ph.: 021-303-4567; Fax: 021-303-4543; www.tnt.com UPS - UNITED PARCEL SERVICE: 81-83, 13 Septembrie Ave., Bl. 77 AB Ph.: 021-410-0604; Fax: 021-410-9910; www.ups.com
RUBIN MEYER DORU & TRANDAFIR attorneys at Law affiliated with Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C.: 7, Putu cu Plopi St. Ph.: 021-311-1460; Fax: 021-3111465. www.hr.ro
SALANS-MOORE, VARTIRES & ASSOCIATES: 28C, G-ral C. Budisteanu St. Ph.: 021-312-4950; Fax: 021-312-4951; www.salans.com
VASILE DELEANU attorneys at Law Member of Warwick Legal Network: 2, Maresal Josef Pilsudski Entrance Ph.: 021-201-6684; Fax: 021-201-6685; www.deleanu.ro Bucuresti what, where, when
Iancu Nicolae St. Ph.0724-000-900; 021-267-8912,
Lauder Reut Kindergartden: 15, Barsch Iuliu St.
MAZARS, DUNCEA, STEFANESCU & ASSOCIATES: 31B, Econom Cezarescu St. Ph.: 031-229-2600;
1A, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Ave. Ph.: 021-201-1200; Fax: 021-201-1210; www.nndkp.com PACHIU & ASSOCIATES attorneys at Law: 4-10, Muntii Tatra St. 5th floor Ph.: 021-312-1008; Fax: 021312-1009; www.pachiu.com
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Mark Twain International School: 25B, Erou
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AIRLINES AEGEAN: Henri Coanda Int’l Airport. Ph: 021-204-19-68; 021-201-45-50 AEROFLOT: 5C 5, Gheorghe Manu St. Ph: 021-315-03-14; Fax: 021-312-51-52 AIR FRANCE: 6 C 85, Calea Buzesti, 2nd floor. Ph: 021-206-92-00; Fax: 021-206-92-11. AIR MALTA (GSA): 1 B Baneasa Int’l Airport, 14-22, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti. call centre: Ph: 021-201-18-52/2, Fax: 021-201-18-53 AIR MOLDOVA: 7 E 3, Toma Caragiu St. Ph: 021-312-08-22 ALITALIA: 1, Louis Blanc St. Ph: 021-318-76-65; 021-318-76-61. AUSTRIAN AIRLINES: 6 D 9A, Aleea Alexandru. Ph: 021-204-45-60; Fax: 021-204-84-28 BALKAN AIR (GSA): 6 D 5-7, Eugen Carada St. Ph: 021-314-39-45; Fax:021-314-39-49 BRITISH AIRWAYS: 6 D 15, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-303-22-22; Fax: 021-303-22-11. CSA: 7 D 27, Uruguai St., 1st floor. Ph: 021-223-32-05; Fax: 021-223-08-84. DELTA AIRLINES (GSA): 5 C America House 1st floor. 4-8, Sos. N. Titulescu; Ph: 021-313-35-82; EL AL: 1, Dimitrie Cantemir Blvd. Ph: 021-317-88-60/61 Fax: 021-317-88-62 EMIRATES (GSA): 5C 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5030
SAS Scandinavian Airlines (GSA): 5C 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5040; Fax: 031-403-5049 KLM: 85, Buzesti St., 2nd floor, Ph: 021-206-9222; 0800-070377; Fax: 021-206-9211. LUFTHANSA: 6 D 9A, Aleea Alexandru, Ph: 021-204-84-10. Fax: 021-204-84-24. LOT: 6 D 41, Gh. Magheru Blvd., Ph: 021-314-1096; 021-317-4228 MALEV: 9 G PGV Tower - 6-6A, Calea Vitan, Ph: 021-326-8072/73; Fax: 021-326-8074. OLYMPIC AIRLINES: 6 D 6, Anastase Simu St., 1st floor, ap. 18; Ph.: 021-316-6360; Fax: 021-316-6365. QUATAR AIRWAYS: 202, Calea Victoriei; Ph.: 021-212-5020, Fax: 021-312-6860.
REGIONAL AIR SERVICES - AIR TAXI: Ph.: 0745-058-654; 0742-055-095
SN BRUSSELS AIRLINES (GSA): 1 B Baneasa Int’l Airport; Call centre: 021-201-1851/2; Fax: 021-201-1853.
SWISS INT’L AIR LINES: Ph: 021-312-0238; Fax: 021-212-5774 TAROM: 7 C 17, Splaiul Independentei. Ph: 021-303-4400; Fax: 021-316-44-44.
6 D 35A, Balcescu Blvd., Ph: 021-311-3210.
TURKISH AIRLINES:
PRIVATE FLIGHTS EUROJET AVIATION: 0 B 61-63, Ion Ionescu de la Brad Blvd., suites 1&2. Ph: 0374-222-777, 0374-222-888, Fax: 021-2693-779 ION TIRIAC AIR: 2 B Sos BucurestiPloiesti, Km 16,5; Ph: 021-230-6081, Fax: 021-204-2224
BANKS ALPHA BANK: Neocity Tower. 237 B, Calea Dorobantilor, 3rd-9th floors; Ph.: 021-209-2100; BANC POST: 6 - 6A, Calea Vitan; Ph.: 0800-110-200, 021-302-0789 BANCA COMERCIALA ROMANA: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 08010801-22; Fax: 021-407-4200
BANCA C.R. FIRENZE ROMANIA: 55, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-1930; Fax: 021-201-1931 BANCA ITALO ROMENA: 2-4, Gara Herastrau St., ground floor - 3rd floors; Ph.: 021-232-0712/26; Fax: 021-232-0738 BANCA ROMANEASCA: 35, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-305-9300; Fax: 021-305-9191 BANK OF CYPRUS: 187 B, Calea Dorobantilor Ph: 021-409-9100
BRD - GROUPE SOCIETE GENERALE: 1-7, Ion Mihalache Blvd. Ph.: 0800-803-803; 021-301-6100; Fax: 021-301-6636 CEC BANK: 11-13, Calea Victoriei Ph.: 021-311-1119; 0800.800.8488; Fax: 021-312-5425 CITIBANK ROMANIA: 145, Calea Victoriei Ph.: 021-203-5550; Fax: 021-203-5565 CREDIT EUROPE BANK: 26Z, Timisoara Blvd. Ph.: 021-406-4000; Fax: 021-317-2066 EMPORIKI BANK: 19, Berzei St. Ph.: 021-310-3955; Fax: 021-310-3991 GARANTI BANK: 5, Fabrica de Glucoza Ave., Novo Park 3 Business Center, F Building, 5th-6th floors Ph.: 021-208-9260; Fax: 021-208-9286 ING BANK: 11-13, Kiseleff Blvd. Ph.: 021-222-1600; Fax: 021-222-1401 LIBRA BANK: 4-6, Semilunei St. Ph.: 021-208-8000; Fax: 021-230-6565 MARFIN BANK ROMANIA: 90-92, Emanoil Porumbaru St. Ph.: 021-2064230; Fax: 021-206-4280 OTP BANK ROMANIA: 66-68, Buzesti St. Ph.: 021-307-5700; Fax: 021-307-5730 PIRAEUS BANK ROMANIA: 29-31, N. Titulescu Ave., Ph.: 021-303-6969, 0800-801-802; Fax: 021-303-6968 RAIFFEISEN BANK: 15, Charles de Gaulle Sq. Ph.: 021-306-1000; Fax: 021-230-0700 ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND: 10, Montreal Sq., World Trade Center-E, 2nd floor Ph.: 021-202-0400, UNICREDIT TIRIAC BANK: 23-25, Ghetarilor St. Ph.: 021-200-2000 VOLKSBANK ROMANIA: 171-173, Mihai Bravu Ave. Ph.: 021-209-4400
EMBASSIES Albania . . . . . . 021-211-9829 Algeria . . . . . . 021-211-5150 Argentine . . . 021-312-1739 Armenia . . . . . 021-319-7604 Australia. . . . . 021-320-9802 Austria . . . . . . 021-210-4354 Azerbaidjan . 021-233-2484 Belarus . . . . . . 021-223-1776 Belgium . . . . . 021-210-2969 Brazil . . . . . . . . 021-230-7825 Bulgaria . . . . . 021-230-2159 Canada . . . . . . 021-307-5000 Chile . . . . . . . . 021-312-7311 China. . . . . . . . 021-232-8858 Congo. . . . . . . 0740-808-009 Croatia . . . . . . 021-313-0369 Cuba . . . . . . . . 021-211-8795 Czech Republic. . . . . 021-303-9230 Denmark . . . . 021-300-0800 Egypt. . . . . . . . 021-211-0938 Finland . . . . . . 021-230-7545 France. . . . . . . 021-303-1000 Germany . . . . 021-202-9830 Great Britain . 021-201-7200 Greece . . . . . . 021-209-4170 Hungary. . . . . 021-311-0062 India . . . . . . . . 021-211-5451 Indonesia. . . . 021-312-0742 Irak. . . . . . . . . . 021-233-9008 Iran . . . . . . . . . 021-312-0493 Ireland . . . . . . 021-310-2131 Israel . . . . . . . . 021-318-9415 Italy . . . . . . . . . 021-305-2100 Japan . . . . . . . 021-319-1890 Jordan. . . . . . . 021-210-4705 Korea/N . . . . . 021-232-9665 Korea/S. . . . . . 021-230-7198 Lebanon. . . . . 021-230-0302 Macedonia . . 021-210-0880 Malaysia . . . . . 021-211-3801 Mexico . . . . . . 021-210-4577 Moldova. . . . . 021-230-0474 Morocco. . . . . 021-317-4124 Netherlands . . 021-208-6030 Norway. . . . . . 021-210-0274 Nigeria . . . . . . 021-312-8685 Pakistan . . . . . 021-318-7873 Palestine . . . . 021-310-7422 Peru . . . . . . . . . 021-223-1253 Philippines . . 021-224-8070 Poland . . . . . . 021-308-2200 Portugal . . . . . 021-230-4117 Quatar . . . . . . 021-233-9053 Russia . . . . . . . 021-222-3170 Serbia & Muntenegro . 021-211-9872 Slovakia . . . . . 021-300-6100 Slovenia . . . . . 021-300-2780 Spain . . . . . . . . 021-233-9190 Sweden . . . . . 021-406-7100 Switzerland. . 021-206-1600 Syria. . . . . . . . . 021-319-2467 S Africa . . . . . . 021-313-3725 Thailand. . . . . 021-311-0031 Turkey. . . . . . . 021-210-0407 Ukraine. . . . . . 021-211-6986 Uruguay . . . . . 021-222-5874 USA . . . . . . . . . 021-200-3300 Vatican . . . . . . 021-313-9490 Venezuela . . . 021-222-5874 Vietnam . . . . . 021-311-1604
TRAINS Romanian railroad is very reliable. We suggest you always travel first class. Tickets can be bought at the station or from an agency (10, Domnita Anastasia, ph: 021-313-2644 [7D]). For information call 01860-0952; for reservation call special # 9522. www.cfr.ro
Dacia R366 Bucharest - Budapest - Vienna 16:10 05:32 09:00
Karpathy R388 Bucharest - Krakow - Warsaw 19:35 05:30 22:54
Muntenia R372 Bucharest - Budapest - Zagreb - Venice 00:20 14:12 23:55 09:18
Intercities Bucharest - Brasov 09:30 12:26 (IC 537) 20:30 22:58 (IC 539) Bucharest - Constanta 07:14 09:40 (IC 581) 13:20 17:16 (IC 583) Bucharest - Timisoara 05:47 13:20 (IC 591) 15:45 23:06 (IC 593) Bucharest - Cluj 13:30 20:52 (IC 531) Bucharest - Iasi 06: 00 12:29 (IC 561) 18:00 23:43 (IC 563)
All the above trains leave from Gara de Nord.
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On the following pages, boutiques, major department stores and specialty shops and markets are grouped by the type of product they sell. Most establishments are open Monday to Saturday from 10 or 11 am to 6 or 8 pm closing time. Malls and other boutiques are also open during the weekend, though some may close earlier on Sundays.
SHOPPING CENTERS
COCOR STORE: 29-33, I.C. Bratianu
One can easily find ready-to-wear clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, sportswear, lingerie, perfumes and gifts. Food courts can often be found on or near the premises. These shopping centers might be similar in many ways with those that you are already familiar with.
Blvd.
AFI PALACE COTROCENI: 4, Vasile Milea Blvd.
7A
BANEASA SHOPPING CITY: 42D,
44A, Sos. Bucuresti Ploiesti
COMMERCIAL CENTER ORHIDEEA: 210 - 210 B, Spl. Independentei
6A
ESPLANADA SHOPPING CENTER: 20, Sos. Vergului.
GRAND ARENA MALL: 12 Metalurgiei Blvd..
Sos. Bucuresti-Ploiesti
BUCURESTI MALL: 55-59, Calea
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
8F
Old department stores in Bucharest are in a transition period. Besides specialized departments, it is not unusual to find a large number of small private “Turkish-bazaar” type stands inside. Crowded but convenient because of their diversity, the Bucharest department stores offer low- to mid- (sometimes even high-) quality products. GALERIILE VICTORIA: 17, Calea Victoriei 7 D BUCUR OBOR: 2, Soseaua Colentina
COMMERCIAL CENTER FEERIA:
GRAND AVENUE SHOPPING GALLERY: 90, Calea 13 Septembrie
Vitan
DEPARTMENT STORES
7D
5F
SUPERMARKETS
8B
CARREFOUR MILITARI COMMERCIAL GALLERY: Autostrada Buc-
JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA: 103 Bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St.
Pitesti, km 11/12
LIBERTY CENTER: 151-171, Progre-
CITY MALL: 2, Sos.Oltenitei.
sului St.
9C
MARIO PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER: 172, Calea Dorobantilor 4 D MILITARI SHOPPING: 546-560 Iuliu Maniu Blvd.
PLAZA ROMANIA: 26, Timisoara Blvd.
RIN GRAND HOTEL SHOPPING GALLERY: 7D , Calea Vitan. UNIREA SHOPPING CENTER: 1, Unirii Square
8D
WORLD TRADE PLAZA: 10, Montreal Sq.
3B
CASH & CARRY METRO: • Militari • Baneasa • Berceni • Voluntari
SELGROS: • Pantelimon, 90, Biruintei Blvd; • Baneasa, 55-65, BucurestiPloiesti • Berceni, 92-108, Turnu Magurele St.
HIPERMARKETS AUCHAN: 33A, 1 Decembrie 1918 Blvd.
CARREFOUR: • Militari, Autostrada Buc-Pitesti, km11/12. • Colentina, Soseaua Colentina 426 - 426A; • Orhideea, 210, Splaiul Independentei, • Baneasa - Feeria, 44A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti • Unirii, 2, Corneliu Coposu Blvd. CORA: • Lujerului, 19, Iuliu Maniu Blvd. • Pantelimon, 20, Sos. Vergului BILLA: • 102-104, Barbu Vacarescu St. • 23, Brasov St. • 24, Postavaru St. IKEA: 42A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti XXL: 38-40, Soseaua Fundeni
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There are stores in each section of town that present a complete range of products, from European to American, Arabian and Asian. Many worldwide brands are available. Prices may differ slightly because of the location of the store (downtown – periphery) or the availability of products. GIMA: Bucuresti Mall 8 F MEGA IMAGE: Every neighborhood has one!
COSMETICS & BEAUTY BEAUTY SHOP: • Bucuresti Mall
8F
• 27-33, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • 26, Timisoara Blvd. - Plaza Romania SEPHORA: Orhideea Shopping Center CLINIQUE: 100, Calea Victoriei 6 D ESTEE LAUDER: 100, Calea Victoriei 7D
INA CENTER: • Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A . • 27, I Campineanu St. 7 D • 14-16, CA Rosetti St. 6 D • WTC Galleries 3 B • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Esplanada Shopping Center • 103, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Jolie Ville • Cora Lujerului • Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A MARIONNAUD: • Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A PRIVILEGE: • 172, Calea Dorobantilor • Mario Plaza Shopping Center 4D
• Unirea Shopping Center 8 E • Carrefour Militari Gallery, • Carrefour Colentina Gallery, • Selgros Baneasa • Selgros Berceni, • Selgros Pantelimon • Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A
FASHION BLISS: Valentino, Louis Feraud, Calvin Klein, Lorenzini; 23, Calea Victoriei 7 D
BERSHKA: Baneasa Shopping City BRAY SUITE ANTHOLOGY: Bucuresti Mall C & A: Fashion for Men and Women. Militari Shopping• Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A
CACHAREL: Fashion for Men. Baneasa Shopping City
CASA FRUMOASA STORE- Luxury men’s wear, handmade shoes & exquisite accessories from: Loro Piana, Tom Ford, Brioni, Scabal, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni, Lorenzini, Jacob Cohen, Zimmerli - 40, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. 5 C - Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery 8 B CANALI: – 196, Calea Dorobantilor 4D
ELEGANCE BOUTIQUE: Classic ladies look, warm textures, garments, leather accessories & shoes, art jewellery - 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel, entrance from George Enescu St. 8 B
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA - Flagshipstore: Ermenegildo Zegna, Z Zegna, Zegna Sport 63-81, Calea Victoriei 6 D GANT: • 52, Calea Victoriei 7 D • Bucuresti Mall • Baneasa Shopping City GUESS: 87-89, Calea Victoriei 6 D JKRISTENSEN STORE - Luxury ladies fashion & accessories from Salvatore Ferragamo, Loro Piana, Brioni, Blumarine, Alberta Ferretti, Diane Von Furstenberg, Santoni, Fabiana Fillippi, Ermano Scervino - 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel 6 D KENVELO: Bucuresti Mall 8 F
LANCEL: • Feeria Shopping Center; La Perla: 122, Calea Victoriei 6 D L’ARMOIRE - Concept Store: Special evening & office clothing, limited series or even uniques created by Romanian designers such as: Lena Criveanu, Wilhelmina Arz, Elena Perseil, Irina Marinescu, Dorin Negrau, Sepala by Mihaela Glavan, Kinga Varga, Ludmila Corlateanu, Zasha. 1, Intrarea Noptii with 18, Ion Mihalache Blvd. 5 C LOUIS VUITTON: 90,Calea 13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) 8 B
Specialized men’s apparel • 118, Calea Victoriei Cotroceni 7A
6D
• Afi Palace
MANGO: • Bucuresti Mall • Plaza Romania
8F
MARELLA: 21-23,Calea Victoriei 7 D MARIELLA BURANI: • 21-23, Calea Victoriei
7D
MARKS & SPENCER: • Bucuresti Mall 8F
• Orhideea Shopping Center
MAXMARA: 122 A, Calea Victoriei 6 D MENGOTTI: Prada, Dolce&Gabbana, Etro, Fendi, Burberry, Neil Barrett, Moncler, Valentino, Marni, DVF, Parosh, Zagliani, By-The - 48-50, Calea Victoriei 7 D MODA & STYLE: Valentino Roma, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Furs (Roma), Red Valentino, Love Moschino, Class Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, D & G, Donna Karan, Donna Karan NY, Roccobarocco, Ermano Scervino, Galliano, Stuart Weitzman, Karl Lagerfeld, Cristiano Burani, Givenchy, Love Sex Money, Ferre, Nando Muzi. - Jolie Ville Galleria, first floor. MORA: 4 C Conceptual luxury boutique, carrying a special selection of premium and designer vintage clothing and accessories, as well as a private and exclusive line of the Romanian high-end brand t shirt couture. Paris St. Reservations: 0748-544911. Opened daily from 12:00 until late in the night. MOTIVI: • Baneasa Shopping City • Bucuresti Mall 8F • Plaza Romania NAUTICA: • 35, N. Balcescu BlvdOutlet. 6 D • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor 55-59, Calea Vitan • Baneasa Shopping City - 42D, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti • Fashion House Outlet Centre, West Park, A1 Bucuresti-Pitesti, km 13 No 36 – SEROUSSI: Seroussi, Pierre Cardin - Bucuresti Mall, groundfloor 8 F - Cocor Store, 4th floor - 7 D PAL ZILERI: 63-81, Calea Victoriei 6 D PEEK & CLOPPENBURG: Armani Collezioni, Hugo Boss, Vogue, Burberry, Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein Jeans, DKNY Jeans • Baneasa Shopping City PULL & BEAR: • Baneasa Shopping City RIVER WOODS: • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Mario Plaza Shopping Center. 4 D STEILMANN: • 1-5, Magheru Blvd 6 D • Plaza Romania • Bucuresti Mall 8 F TERZOATTO: Italian Fashion. 172, Calea Dorobantilor 3 B TIMBERLAND: 35, N. Balcescu Blvd.Outlet. 6 D • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor 55-59, Calea Vitan • Baneasa Shopping City - 42D, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti • Fashion House Outlet Centre, West Park, A1 Bucuresti-Pitesti, km 13 ZARA: • Baneasa Shopping City • Plaza Romania
FASHION FOR KIDS Z: Kids fashion. • 112, Calea Victoriei 6 D • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor 8 E • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Unirea Shopping Center 8 D
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MARKETS IN BUCHAREST
One of the unique and more pleasurable forms of food shopping in Bucharest are the outdoor markets. Due to transportation difficulties, supplies are often copious at one market and nonexistent at another. Of the markets listed here, Amzei market has the best selection and prices. It is advisable to bring your own shopping bags when shopping at the outdoor markets.
Hanul cu tei Arcade
JEWELRY Gold jewelry with precious and semiprecious stones, silver jewelry, watches, purses and other similar goods from famous designers. CELLINI: Italian art in jewelry • 1-3, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • 16, N. Balcescu Blvd. 7 D DAVID SANDU JEWELRY: 30, Smardan St. 1st floor 7 D FOLLI FOLLIE: Jewellery, Watches & Accessories. • Baneasa Shopping City • City Mall - groundfloor FREY WILLE: Framed in 18 carat gold or gold-plated settings, each piece is a work of art in itself: the integrated design sets can be collected as one might collect fine art; also silk scarves and leather handbags, as well as men accessories: cufflinks, leather belts and silk ties. 118, Calea Victoriei 6 D GMT Everytime: Men & women watches: Omega, Mont Blanc, Longines, Revue Thomen, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Rado, Sector, Calvin Klein 172, Calea Dorobantilor 4 D (Mario Plaza Shopping Center) HELVETANSA: Swiss watches: Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Movado, Longines, Piaget, Tissot, Rado, Vacheron Constantin. 88, Calea Victoriei 6 D ZEHAVA JEWELRY: Gallery of hand crafted gold & precious stone jewelry, 43, Lipscani St. 7 D ZEN DIAMOND: Baneasa Shopping City
OPTICIANS OPTICA MALAGA: Large selection of top designer’s frames. 26, C.A. Rosetti St. 6 D OPTIPLAZA: Top designer’s frames, sunglasses, accessories. • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Plaza Romania SOVER: • 102-110, Calea Dorobantilor 5 D • Unirea Shopping Center, Central
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wing ground floor. 8 D • 18, Vergului St. Cora - Esplanada Shopping Center Granitul • Galeriile Victoria 17, Calea Victoriei 7 D • Sover Medlife 365, Calea Grivitei • Cora - Lujerului • Sover Bucur Obor, 2, Soseaua Colentina
FOOTWEAR CESARE PACIOTTI: •101, Calea Victoriei
6D
• 118, Calea Victoriei
6D
ECCO: Men, women, kids & performance footwear. • Commercial Center Feeria • Baneasa Shopping City GEOX: Commercial Center Feeria Unirea Shopping Center 8 D - AFI Palace Cotroceni groundfloor 7A 8 F HUMANIC: • Baneasa Shopping City • Militari Shopping MIHAI ALBU: Selling his own creations of leathergoods and Deluxe footwear. Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery 8 B
OTTER: •Commercial Center Feeria Unirea Shopping Center 8 D - Carrefour Militari Commercial Gallery – Bucuresti Mall 8 F – 235, Mosilor Ave. – Commercial Center Orhideea 6 A Plaza Romania – Militari Shopping – AFI Palace Cotroceni 7 A – Esplanada Shopping Center.
BOOK STORES NOI: 18, N. Balcescu Blvd.
7D
INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION ANATOLIAN CARPET BOUTIQUE: Massive silver objects, Romanian Handicraft, glass objects, home life collection. • Carrefour Colentina. 8 D • 31, Soseaua Kiseleff. 4 C • Unirea Shopping Center. CASA MIA: • Mario Plaza Shopping Center. INNOVA: Crystal, design home accessories, home textiles, Christmas decorations, Limoges porcelaine. • 4, Patriei St. 7 D
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• PIATA OBOR: 5 F A huge covered market located behind the Bucur Obor Department Store at the intersection of Calea Mosilor and Calea Stefan cel Mare. Although the selection of goods is big, the market is crowded and appears dirty. Watch your pockets and bags. If you’re looking for a truly Romanian market experience, this is your spot. Pets, including aquarium supplies, are available, as are fishing needs (including live worms, poles, lures). Wooden and woolen goods, ceramics, clothing, as well as plants cut and growing, are available. A large pedigree dog and cat market at least once a month on the street nearest Mosilor is a fun experience. • PIATA 1 MAI: 5 C Located near La Fourmi on Ion Mihalache Blvd. It is a small market but has a good selection of fruit, vegetables and flowers. As with all the above markets, clothing, shoes, and household items for cleaning and cooking may also be found. Honey and other bee byproducts are a national pride of Romania and are found at all of these outdoor markets. • PIATA DOROBANTILOR: 4 D Located indoors on Calea Dorobantilor north of Calea Stefan cel Mare. It offers produce and flowers. The quality is better than Amzei, but the prices are olso higher. Out of season exotic fruits and vegetables can be found here. There are several other stores in this area. The meat market inside is particularly good.
ADIDAS: • 28-30, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • Bucuresti Mall. 8 E • 116-122, Calea Dorobantilor 5 D DECATHLON: Militari Shopping DIADORA: Auchan
ous decorative objects. 19 Covaci St., 1st floor + Attic 7 D
ART GALLERIES CAMINUL ARTEI: 16, Biserica Enei St. GALLERY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART OF ROMANIA: 4953, Calea Victoriei
HANUL CU TEI - ANTIQUES, ART GALLERIES: 63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor. HILTON GOLD ART: 1-3 Episcopiei St. Athénée Palace Hilton. ORIZONT: 23A, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. SIMEZA: 20, Magheru Blvd.
GBS - WORLD OF BRANDS: Samsonite, Lacoste - accessories, Showroom: • 71, Soseaua Panduri. 8 B (JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel) • World Trade Plaza (Sofitel Hotel) 10, Montreal Sq. 3 B • Henri Coanda Int’l Airport HERVIS SPORTS: • Liberty Center. 9 C • Militari Shopping INTERSPORT: 39, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. 8D
GIFTS ART GLASS: 9-11, Selari St. 7 D “CRAII DE CURTEA-VECHE”: Furniture, artifacts, photography, art deco, documents from the last period of the 19th century. 14, Covaci St.
INSIDE-forever gifts by INNOVA: 4, Patriei St.
7D
ROMARTIZANA: 18-20, Calea Victoriei
7D
SARRA BLU’: • Unirea Shopping Center • Mario Plaza Shopping Center 4 D • Bucuresti Mall 8 F TOTEM: Handicrafts & decorations from South-East Asia, India, Africa, South America; Aromatherapy items; Jewelery & fashion accessories; Personalized gifts. • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • 1, Unirii Square 8 D
ROMANIAN HANDICRAFTS
LACOSTE: • Baneasa Shopping City • Bucuresti Mall. 8 F
LOTTO: • 225, Calea Mosilor
6F
• Auchan - 33A, 1 Decembrie 1918 Blvd. • City Mall NIKE: • 25, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • Bucuresti Mall. 8 F • 95, Stirbei Voda St. PUMA: Unirea Shopping Center. 8 E SERGIO TACCHINI: Carrefour - Autostrada Buc.-Pitesti km. 11-12
OBART: Vases, glassware and contemporary icons. 20, Magheru Blvd. STICEROM: Authentic glass artifacts made on the spot at Curtea Sticlarilor, a courtyartd dating back to 1857. 9-11, Selari St.
TOBACCO SHOPS LA CASA DEL HABANO: Large selection of original Cuban cigars; accessories. 1-3, Episcopiei St. (Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest) 6 D
ANTIQUES Make sure you get a signed receipt when buying antiques in Romania. Ask about an export permit as well. GALERIA NUMISMATICA: Coins, medals, banknotes-expertise & sale. 35-37, Academiei St. 7 D
HANUL CU TEI - ANTIQUES, ART GALLERY & AUCTION HOUSE: 7 D Antiques, furniture, porcelain, art glass, jewelery, paintings, decorative art, Oriental carpets, old coins, medals, clocks, ikones & collectibles. The knowledgeable staff graciously assists beginnin collectors, corporate interests & seasoned connoisseurs. C.C. accepted. 63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor. THOMAS ANTIQUES: combines the shopping experience with the atmosphere of an old, classy bar. Special book collection in the attic; great variety of antiques - furniture, clocks, wall clocks and standing clocks, paintings, decorative art, carpets and other vari-
LIQUOR SHOPS VINLUX: Large selection of special Romania & Imported wines, cognacs, champagnes, whiskies, etc. 8, Libertatii Blvd., Bl. 115, ground floor 8 C www.bucurestiwww.ro
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To make your choice a bit easier, we have selected a number of places for you. The following restaurants currently advertise in B3W Magazine or are otherwise worthy of note. The letter/number combinations inside the listings are coordinates for the map (back cover). For subway map see also the back cover. Locations marked with a red square 7 D are situated in Old Town. Hours, prices and entertainment are subject to change.
ASIAN CUISINE Benihana Restaurant:
6D
offers authentic Japanese teppanyaki cuisine and a renowned sushi bar. Six skilled Asian cooks prepare the food in front of your very eyes, tantalizing your senses. For any lover of premium-quality fish and sea-food, a dinner at Benihana becomes an unforgettable experience. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Phone: 021 201 5030, Open: 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 23:00 last order. Cafe' Shangrila: Thai, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese food prepared by world class and versatile Asian chefs. Also serves choices of continental breakfast, salads, selection of wines and beverages. A place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have a taste of the scrumptious cake selections. Take out food service available. 172, Calea Dorobantilor (Mario Plaza Shopping Center) Ph.: 021-230-47-69. Open: 10:00 - 21:00 Maiko: 2 C One of the most fashionable Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. The ethos behind Maiko is that the true aims of cooking are to give pleasure and satisfaction to guests, to communicate trough each individual ingredient emotion, personality and culture; to create a special event with every dish, to produce a series of little surprises that invariably introduce a new flavour. The restaurant is always delighted to host your Business Lunches, daily between 12:00 and 15:00, and to offer you the perfect 25 Euro meal for such an occasion ( Includes Salad, Rice, Miso Soup, Meat or Fish Dishes). 27-29, Grigore GafencuSt. Ph.: 021-233-2633, 031-805-3985, 0751-262-465, 0730-562-456; Open: daily 12:00 - 24:00
Mandarin: Explore the exotic flavor of the Asian with Mandarin cuisine. Come join us and taste! C.C. Accepted. Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE GALERIA – 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021206-8066. Open: 12:00 – 22:30 pm (22:00 – last order) Orasul Interzis (The Forbidden City): 6 E “Orasul Interzis” is the first luxury Chinese restaurant which aims at offering a true gastronomic experience due to the specialties that feed both the body and the soul. The restaurant as well as the terrace can host private and corporate parties, business lunch/ dinner, work groups, meetings and other events, in a selected and refined ambiance. Enjoy the exotic menu and the business lunch special offer, Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 16:00. For those of you who are very busy but still want to flatter their senses by trying these dishes, this little Asian gastronomic paradise can come to their homes. C.C. accepted, wireless Internet, air conditioned, smokers/ non-smokers area, home delivery. 3, Silvestru St. Ph.: 031 425 47 47; 0720 99 3333. Open: 12:30 – till the last guest.
BELGIAN CUISINE La Belle Epoque: 4 D The largest selection of Belgian beers in town. Belgian and international cuisine. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 6, Aviator Radu Beller St. Ph.: 021-230-0770; Open: 11:30 - 24:00. Waterloo: 7 F Original Belgian recipes with Belgian Beer. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking. 188, Traian St. Open daily from 12:00 - until the last guest leaves (24:00 last order)
FINE DINING 2 A The feather in the Crowne Plaza’s cap, this is the hotel’s flagship restaurant, a work of great detail where everything is lovingly prepared by
The Vinyard:
Executive Chef Ashlie Dias and his highly experienced team. Based around Mediterranean cuisine you can always expect to find something special and a bit different on the daring menu, as well as a number of hot dishes requiring waiter and audience. An indulgent treat. Reservations highly recommended. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Non-Smoking. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open: 17.00 – 23.00, Closed Sat, Sun.
FRENCH CUISINE 6 D Exquisite restaurant in a historical building, hosting Casino Palace. Luxurious interior. Also Romanian cuisine. C.C accepted. 133, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9744; Fax: 021-311-1645. Open: 18:30-01:00. La Bastille: 5 D Down the Caderea Bastiliei St. c’est la France qui vous acceueille... French specialties mastered by the Chef Philippe Faynot, served in refined atmosphere accompanied by a perfectly balanced choice of execelente french and romania wines. Special business menu (12:00 - 16:00). C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. Ph.: 021-310-7359; Fax: 021-310-7360. Open: 12:00-24:00. La Bonne Bouche: 7 D Bistro & Wine Bar. Warm atmosphere, friendly staff. Check the extensive wine list. Chef’s weekly menu. Not cheap, but good value for money! 30, Franceza St. (Old Town); Ph.: 0731-247876; Open: 12:30 – 24:00, Mon. 18:30 – 24:00 La Cantine de Nicolai: 5 C Semi-gastronomique French restaurant. Sami Babou, the "Special Delegate" of Chef Alain Ducasse, brings great joy to your sense of taste with his elaborate recipes. Pop-art sculptures and paintings complete the sophisticated atmosphere. The terrace - away from the public eye is perfect for discreet business lunches or romantic dinners. Their credo is: Delight - Privacy - Art. 15-17, Povernei St. Ph.: 0725-210-608, 037-274-6213. Open daily: 11:00 till late (23:00 last order). L’Estaminet: 6 B French restaurant, within the new Ibis Continental Nord Hotel. CC accepted. 143, Calea Grivitei. Open: 7:00-22:30. The Epoque Bistro: Would you like to see the Chef in action? The Epoque Bistro features an open kitchen in which you can actually witness the creation of our splendid French cuisine and Steak house specialities. The Epoque Bistro welcomes you with a winter garden and 90 seats, available for private parties & events. Epoque Bistro’s Chef is renowned for its modern French menu featuring delicate flavours created from luxury and quality ingredients. Extensively trained in the best international cooking schools, he welcomes you every day to his authentic exquisite Frech Cuisine specialities and last but not list the Steak house dishe. The restaurant’s speciality is its 6course tasting menus, but there is also catering for vegetarians, as well as an à la carte menu. The facilities are: smoking and non-smoking feature; free high speed WI-FI internet access; air conditioning; daily newspaper; CC accepted, guarded free parking lot . 17C, Aurora Entr. (Epoque Hotel); Ph.: 021- 312-3232. Open: 06:30 – 23:00.
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FUSION/CONTEMPORARY CUISINE Avalon: 6 D A fine dining atmosphere, fusion and avant-garde cuisine using exquisite ingredients and innovative cooking techniques make dining at Avalon restaurant an unforgettable experience.
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Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Phone: 021 201 5030, Open for breakfast 06:30 – 10:30, lunch 12:00 – 15:00, dinner 19:00 – 22:30 last order.
GERMAN CUISINE Die Deutsche Kneipe: 5 D Traditional German cuisine, drinks and atmosphere. C. C. accepted. 9, Stockholm St. Ph.: 021-233-9462, 021-230-1120 0722-284560. Open: Mon.-Sat 15:00 - 23:00. Sunday closed.
GOURMET CUISINE Champagne & Caviar Bar: 5 C An exclusive location, a gorgeous villa in the heart of the city, welcomes you in a refined and relaxing ambiance. You can taste here the finest Champagnes & Premium Selection Caviar and special Delicacies Menus: Kamatchatka King Crab Merus on Bed of Home Made Ravioli, Lobster Tail Salad with Truffled Carpaccio, Fresh Tagliateli with Prawns & Black Truffles. High Class services, VIP treat & Valet Parking any time of the day. CC accepted, wireless internet, air conditioned. 40, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves; Reservation is highly recommended. Ph.: 021-317-6007; 0733-735-932. JW Steakhouse: 8 B An American concept restaurant, based on quality, good-taste and comfort. Guest star is one of the best beef in the world USDA Black Angus, with supporting act from England Aberdeen, both cooked to perfection with the house broiler. Fresh seafood and crisp salads complete the menu, together with the generous sized desserts, like New York Cheesecake. The Bourbon bar holds a remarkable collection of carefully chosen boutique Bourbons and the Cigar Lounge offer the perfect finish to a grand dinner experience. JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, Ph.: 021-403-1903, Open: Breakfast 06:30-11:00; Dinner 18:30-23:30; Sunday brunch 12:00-16:00. Prime Steaks & Seafood: 6 D An outstanding culinary experience, either for a business lunch or simply for a relaxing escape. The menu showcases an elegant selection of gourmet food such as the world’s best steak, Irish Hereford Prime Rib-eye, or King Crab from Alaska, everything prepared in the inviting open kitchen. Complementing the gourmet menu, the extensive list of beverages includes worldwide famous wines, as well as a unique selection of awarded Romanian wines. 44 places. Red glass for show kitchen, walk in wine cellar. CC accepted. Nonsmoking. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: Mon. – Fri. 12:30 - 15:00; daily 18:30 - 23:00.
nary experience in a charming setting surrounded by paintings from a well-known art gallery. Refined atmosphere, excellent service. Two private rooms, nonsmoking area, Guarded parking lot, CC accepted. 8, Prof. Ion Cantacuzino St. Ph.:021-260-2960; 0753999-333; Open: 12:00-24:00. Balkan Bistro: 7 D You are invited to Balkan Bistro, where the enticing dishes will offer you the perfect Balkan flavor. The restaurant hosts a modern atmosphere dominated by the red and black colors (specific to all Balkan countries). The menu offers traditional dishes allowing you to sense the gastronomic influence of the countries which belong to this particular region: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Serbia. Every dish has an interesting story behind it, giving any gourmand a hint of what is to be expected. C.C. Accepted. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Victoriei Ave. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Breakfast 06:30 - 10:30 weekdays; 07:00 - 11:00 week-ends. Barbizon Steak House: 3 A Pullman Bucharest
World Trade Center introduces its restaurant with a capacity of 65 seats. Taste premium quality meats and choose from over 50 International wines (Red, White and Rose). Live cooking in the show kitchen. 40 seat designated smoking area. Air Conditioning. CC accepted. Free WiFi access. Free parking. Open: Monday – Friday: Lunch 12:00 – 15:30; Dinner 18:00 – 23:30; Saturday & Sunday: Dinner 18:00 – 23:00; Ph.: 021 202 1635. Hotel Pullman, 10, Montréal Square. La Brasserie: 2 A Less about fine dining but more about good quality, simply food for the whole family. The menu is available buffet-style or a-la-carte and gives a great choice for groups. The wine list remains a work of art and the atmosphere is cozier than ever. Sunday Brunch is back, with playground and a professional nanny to supervise the kids, smoking area and free parking. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Live Music, Non-Smoking, Take Away. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open daily: 06.00 – 23.00 Café Athénée: 6D The new Cafe Athenee is a con-
INDIAN CUISINE Agra Palace: From the City of Agra, once capital of the famous Mogul Empire, where the white marble of Taj Mahal guards the banks of river Yamuna, among the Hibiscus flowers and majestic archways, chef Arun Kumar has brought the essential: the mysterious taste of India. C.C. accepted; Free Wi fi internet access; Guarded parking lot. Open: 12:00 .- 24:00 Sos. Pipera-Tunari nr. 47. Ph: 021-350.31.14 Taj: 8 B Indian cuisine. Genuine Northern Indian menu creared by Indian chef. Special brunch offer. Indian live show, Fri & Sat. Indian decoration, soft music, pleasant atmosphere, separate smoking area. Air conditioned; terrace. C.C. accepted. Parking lot. 127-131, Calea 13 Septembrie. Ph.: 021-410-1820. Open: 12:00 - 02:00.
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Allegro: Enjoy the flavors of International - Mediterranean refined cuisine superbly executed and served with professionalism. Cosmopolitan and casual atmosphere at breakfast & lunch and more elegant overtoues in the evening. CC accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu St. - Ramada Bucharest North Hotel. Ph.: 021-233-5000. Open: breakfast 07:00-10:00; lunch 12:00-15:30. dinner 18:30-23:00. American Beer House: 7 G American-style decorations, first - class service. Also Romanian cuisine. CC accepted. 92, Drumul Taberei St. Ph.: 021-444-1777. Open: 11:00 - midnight Arcade - Atmosphere & Gourmet: 4 C Finest culiwww.bucurestiwww.ro
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temporary place paying homage to its historic location on Revolution Square, the site of some of Romanian history’s most momentous events. During the day the menu offer brings classic European dishes with a modern twist, linking the contemporary design with the glamorous history. As the evening comes the Cafe becomes more of a lounge with candles and music, providing a casual and cozy atmosphere. Specialties to spoil the appetite are served during the night from the ‘Bubbles & Bites’ menu. Deluxe gourmet items along with sparkling wines in all variations are among the best one can get in Bucharest. C.C. accepted. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Open: 08:00 - 24:00. Cafe Theatro Restaurant: 7 D The heart of the Novotel hotel is the elegant Cafe Theatro restaurant, known for its distinct ambiance, international cuisine and superb buffets. Secured underground parking available. Credit Cards accepted. Novotel Bucarest City Centre - 37B Victoriei Boulevard, District 1. Ph.: 021 308 85 30. Open daily: 06:00 - 23:00. Caredy * Casa Ardeleneasca: 4 C Transylvanian & International cuisine restaurant, placed in an esquisite villa. Large offer and special selection of wines. C.C. ccepted.Guarded parking lot. 1, Sofia St. Ph.: 021-230-2769. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves. Casa Capsa: 7 D Established in 1852, Casa Capsa is the symbol of the Romanian high-life society. The founder, Grigore Capsa (1841-1902) introduced from the very beginning the occidental standards of quality and refinement. He made Capsa's name a well known commercial brand all over the continent. Having a very good position, this old and famous restaurant is placed right in the focal point of the Bucharest historical center. CC accepted. 36, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-313 40 38 Open: 12:00-24:00 Casa Doina: 5 C Large villa dating from the 19th century transformed into a very nice restaurant. Wine cellar. Terrace. C.C. accepted. 4, Soseaua Kiseleff. Ph.: 021-222-3179. Open: 12:00 - 01:00. Casa Doina La Parc: 2 A the perfect mix of Romanian and International cuisine; a traditional ambiance with modern elements. Its garden is the perfect place for our guests to spend the midday or Evening. 3-5 Poligrafiei Ave, (inside Ramada Parc Hotel), phone 021-315200 ; 021-549-2541. Open: 12:00 - 23:30. Chez Marie: 6 D Try the wide selection of international cuisine and special wines in this recently opened restaurant located in the heart of the city. 48, Dionisie Lupu St. Ph.: 031-107-2033; 0721-376-118. Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves. Concerto: 7 D We recommend you will take your time to indulge in the special dishes of our fine dining restaurant, Concerto. Concerto is a gastronomic restaurant based on a modern concept of cooking – “nouvelle cuisine”. Delicate dishes made up with creativity invites you in a delightful journey of tastes. The wine list is complex, including selections from all the regions of our country and also from France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, North and South America. A professional team will counsel you regarding the dishes and the wines, accompanying you through the whole meal. C.C. accepted. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Victoriei Ave. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Mon. Sat.: 12.00 –16.00; 19:00 - 23:00. Corso: 7 D You may take your business downtown and treat yourself and your partners with a special mix of international and Romanian cuisine, on a light lunch buffet. In the evening, a team of Romanian chefs wows you with authentic Romanian dishes presented with cosmopolitan attitude. The spectacular view on to the Bucharest’s busiest boulevard is complimentary! 85 seats. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4, N. Balcescu Blvd. - InterContinental Hotel - Ground floor, Ph.: 021-305-1060, Open: 06.30 23.00, Business Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 12:00 - 16:00, enjoy “Great Brunch! Guest Love!” Kids room with entertainment. Dacia Felix: 6 D Group restaurant for 224 persons. Delicious breakfast buffet. CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Hotel Marshal Restaurant: 7 E From the glassy salon, the open kitchen and the charming covered terrace, Marshal Restaurant is waiting for you with delicious dishes carefully selected and prepared in front of you. Our secret: the charcoal grill. Fresh imported Argentinean beef and New Zealand lamb. C.C accepted. Air conditioned. Guarded parking. 2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St.; Ph.: 021-314-0880; Open: 07:00-01:00 Ici et La: Philippe Dupré, French chef, welcomes you in a warm ambience ideal for business lunches or family dinners. The restaurant has an open kitchen and a view to Piata Romana, where you will taste their specialties: home made smoked salmon, beef tartar or even a French cheese and charcuterie plate. Special evenings every Thursday. 43, Mendeleev St. Ph: 0731-453 608 Open: Mon.-Sat.10:00 to 23:00 Jadoo: 7 E Mediterranean & International cuisine restaurant. Special lunch offer - 20% discount (food only). Wood oven baked pizzas. Catering services available in neighborhood (12:00 - 15:00) Smoking and non-smoking areas. Parking lot available. C.C accepted. 3, Nicolae Racota St. - entrance from Clucerului St.; Ph.: 021-222-0502; 0724-365-583. Open: 12:00-until the last guest leaves (23:30 - last order) La Boema: 7 D Enjoy the European cuisine, the selected French dishes in the "La Boema" Restaurant. The relaxing atmosphere and the delicious dishes will make you realize why it is called "La Boema"... And if you have not understood yet, we bring especially for you an entire collection of refined wines. C.C. accepted. Air Conditioning, parking. Calea Vitan Barzesti; Ph.: 031-106-1111 ext. 345 Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves. Majestic: 7 D The Majestic Restaurant offers Romanian and International cuisine, accompanied by excellent service, in an attractive ambience. Capacity: 100 places; air conditioning, smoking/non-smoking areas, main CC accepted; summer terrace. Besides the Restaurant, Ramada Majestic Bucharest Hotel offers the clients Multi-functional BallRooms - elegant locations for parties, weddings, cocktails. Ramada Majestic Bucharest Hotel – 38-40, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: (021) 310 27 20; Fax: (021) 310 27 99 Open: daily 07:00 – 23:00. Manolo: 6F Elegance, refinement, finesse, good taste, privacy and discretion, an ideal place for meetings. Top chefs spoil their guests with specialties and are waiting for you. Nelu Ploiesteanu, Rodica Cretu and their guest entertain you daily starting 18:00 hours. 97, Pache Protopopescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-2524513; 0724-263-271 Paris Bucarest Brasserie: 2 B Pullman Bucharest’s newest restaurant. Indulge yourself with a tempting buffet for breakfast and lunch. Free WiFi access. Air conditioning. Non smoking area. Breakfast Buffet: Mon. – Fri.: 06:00 – 10:00, Sat. & Sun.: 06:00 – 11:00; Lunch Buffet: Tue., Wed., Thu.: 12:00 – 14:30. 10, Montreal Sq., Ph.: 021-318-3000 Poem: 9 D Modern European Cuisine. Indulge in the intimate and classic atmosphere, enjoy a refined menu and quality service. Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner, business lunch. Special wine collection and drinks at the Tower Bar or the Piano Club. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. 23-25, Suter Entr. (Carol Parc Hotel) Ph : 021-336-3377; Open 07:00 – 1:00 Red Angus Steakhouse: 7 D Located in the Old Downtown of Bucharest, in front of the Old Court, this restaurant wants to be your first option for a steak. They are committed to provide you with outstanding hospitality and serving you the best steaks. Their USDA Choice steaks are highly marbled with enriching flavor, tenderness and juiciness of the meat. Whether you are planning a business dinner, an anniversary or a large corporate meeting, they will satisfy your preference in a friendly and professional manner. CC accepted, air conditioning, smoking and no smoking area, Wi-Fi, TV; 56 Franceza St, Old Town Ph: 021-312-0383 Open daily: 12:00-24:00 Sangria: 5 D International menu, few Spanish
dishes, nice atmosphere. Open/covered terrace! C.C. accepted. 78, Caderea Bastiliei St. Ph.: 021-211-2276; Open: 12 pm - 12 am. Times Restaurant: 7 G Panoramic view restaurant with great Romanian and International cuisine at Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6516. Open: 12:30-23:00. The Harbour: 6 D You’ve come a long way... you need to relax... dock to The Harbour where you will find a buffer zone, the taste of the finest international cuisine and maybe an acquaintance just to make you feel you belong... Terrace and parking. C.C. accepted. 10-22, Piata Amzei; Ph.: 0724-388-686; Open: 11:30 until the last guest leaves. The Sunlight Restaurant: The culinary world of the angelo Airporthotel Bucharest is provided by this restaurant. A copious buffet breakfast, a gala dinner and a variety of Romanian and international dishes are at your disposal every day. The Sunlight Restaurant has a capacity of approx. 110 persons. For special events such as cocktail parties, anniversaries or dinner parties, the conference rooms can be turned into functional restaurant rooms. And the stylish live music may even put you in the mood for dancing. CC accepted. 283 Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day. White Horse Business & Events: Situated in the Northern area of Bucharest, the new established business district of the city, the restaurant offers carefully prepared traditional and international specialties for daily lunch while being in the same time the perfect location for corporate & private events. 12 years of experience, professional services and equipment and the dedicated staff assigned complete the fine quality of the taste. C.C. accepted. Baneasa Business &Technology Park, Building B, wing B2, 4244, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti, Ph.: 031-620-8412; Open: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00 X Time Restaurant: 7 D Stylish, modern and minimalist decoration; multimedia projections; smoking & nonsmoking salons; air conditioned; CC accepted; guarded parking lot. Cocor Store, 4th floor – 29-33, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. Ph: 0728 63 04 03; Open: non stop (starting 22:00 access by elevators from left side of Cocor Store)
ITALIAN CUISINE Caffé Città: 6 D Northern Italian Menu restaurant for 106 persons. Enoteca, espresso bar, pizzeria, salumeria, gelateria, pasticceria, bakery in a fresh, natural, urban and contemporary mood. CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-68, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-601-3436. Open: 11:30 - 23:30. Caffe & Latte: 7 C Wine Restaurant. Our Italian chef will remind you the taste of the real Italian food from the north of Italy, accompanied by the best Italian wines. Rooftop with park view - Cismigiu - in spring/summer. C.C. accepted. 35, Schitu Magureanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-3800; 0744-333-100. Open: Mon. - Sat. 12:00 - 23:00. Cucina: 8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Authentic Italian food served in rustic surroundings. Fine choice of wines. Calea 13 Septembrie 90. Ph. 021-403-1902. Open: 12:00 - 15:00; 19:30 – 23:30 De Gustibus: 6 F Restaurant, Terrace & Pizzeria. A menu dedicated to only the most simple, appetizing and brilliantly executed Italian dishes, mainly with a Tuscan twinge. Happy Hours 11:30 - 16:00, From Mon. to Fri. 10% Off. Air conditioned. CC accepted. Parking lot. 10, Marcel Iancu St. Ph. 021-211-1449; 0744-520106. Open: 12:00 - 24:00 Osteria Gioia: 5 C Delicious Italian food. Excellent wine selection. Modern, elegant interiors, well trained and friendly staff.16, Ion Mihalache Blvd; Ph.: 021-311-3750; Open 12:00 till late (23:00 last order). Modigliani: 7 D Pasta /Carne. An Italian Original. If you ever feel like savoring an authentic Italian dinner, come at the Modigliani restaurant you can be the guest of its Italian Chef, Andrea Aiudi. Home made pasta, basil, creamy sauces and a whole new world of flavors are waiting to be explored in its cozy atmosphere. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 9,
Batistei St. (entrance also from the InterContinental lobby), Ph.: 0730-644-806, Open: Mon-Sat 18.00 - 04.00 Ristorante Da Renzo: 8 F Delicious Italian food & excellent wine selection. Daily special lunch offer. Smoking & non smoking areas; CC accepted. 13, Constantin Nottara St.- close to In City Residences (ask your taxi driver), Ph: 0721 587 560; 0744 299 499, Open: 12:00 till late Roberto’s: 6 D You’ll step into another world when you dine at Roberto’s, the Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel’s smart Italian restaurant. Soft lighting, frescoes of Italy on the walls and views of the terrace make this a romantic place for dinner. Locals and guests enjoy regional, authentic Italian food and an extensive list of wines. C.C. accepted. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777; Open daily: 06:30 - 10:00; 12:00 - 23:00. Trattoria “Il Calcio”: 6 D Extensive menu of Italian dishes. Large selection of wines, beers and spirits. Nice interiors, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff. 14, Mendeleev St. Ph.: 021-312-2430; 0722-134-299. Open: Sun - Thu: 12:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 01:00. Zigolini: A taste of Italy in Zigolini Ristorante! A deliciously intimate dining experience nestled in the most elegant Galleria of Bucharest! C.C. Accepted. Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA – 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021-2068069. Open: 12:00 – 22:30 (22:00 – last order).
MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE Il Gambero Rosso: 4 D Located in a small and charming villa in the center of the city, this place offers you an original menu, a mix between the famous Italian and French kitchens. Marcello, an Italian who lived almost all his life in France, opened this restaurant where you will find specialties from various parts of Italy and the day specialty, almost always French.Aviator Stefan Protopopescu Str., 64. Ph: 021230-3210, 0730 006 978. Open: 12:00-24:00 Il Giardino: Exclusive atmosphere; exotic cuisine; exquisite ambient. C.C. Accepted. 19, Clucerului St. Ph.: 021-223-1978; 0723-671-657. Open: 12:00 - till the last guest. Valencia: The Spanish House. Spanish & Int’l cuisine, Paella and Sangria like matadores have it. A discrete and intimate place, ideal for passionat encounters. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 12, Dr. Leonte St. Ph.: 021-312-81-96; 0722-204-884. Open: 11:00 – 24:00.
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Full range of kebab dishes, Turkish aperitifs and traditional sweets. Catering service available. 18-20, Hristo Botev St. (near C.A. Rossetti Square). Ph.: 021-314-2825; 313-2833. Open: 12:00 - 24:00.
ROMANIAN CUISINE 4 E Caro Hotel’s Romanian restaurant. International cuisine. Wine cellar and terrace. C.C. accepted. Guaranteed parking. 164A, Barbu Vacarescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-208-6100. Open: (restaurant) 16:00 – 24:00. Sunday closed, (wine cellar) 12:00 - 14:30 Caru’ cu Bere: 7 D Historical restaurant (established 1879) in the old town district, behind the National History Museum. Original German style interior. Live music and dancing on weekends. CC accepted. 3-5, Stavropoleos St. Ph.: 021-313-7560; Open: 10:00 24:00. Casa Romaneasca: Authentic Romanian culinary delight in the traditional setting of a Romanian mansion with a splendidly decorated terrace, rich winecellar, large selection of Romanian wines, traditional Romanian customs and hospitality. CC accepted. 285A, Calea Bucuresti. Ph.: 021-236-1510; Ph./Fax: 021-236-1511. Count Dracula Club: 7 D Unique theme restaurant, with a cozy atmosphere. Transylvanian and venison dishes. C.C. accepted. 8A, Splaiul Independentei. Ph.: 021-312-1353; 0788-312-878. Open: 16:00 - until the last guest leaves. Decebal Rustic: G 7 Exquisite Romanian dishes. C.C. accepted. 17, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-321-67-00; 0723-515-009; Open:. 10:00 until the last guest leaves Decebal Classic: D4 NEW !!! Traditional Romanian cuisine, folk music band, select atmosphere, terrace. Business meetings, special events. C.C. accepted. 51, Barbu Vacarescu St. Ph: 0724 891 819; Open:10:00 until the last guest leaves Hanul Hangitei: 7 D Traditional Romanian cuisine. Daily special lunch offer. 16, Gabroveni St. Ph.: 021-314-7046. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves. Locanta Jaristea: A genuine taste of Romania, both food and atmosphere, a real part of the city’s history. C.C. accepted. Reservation neccessary! 50-52, George Georgescu St. Ph.: 021-335-3338; 0744.240.126; Fax: 021-301.98.45. Open: 11:00 02:00. Vatra: 7 D Romanian cuisine. Air conditioning. 23-25, Brezoianu St. Ph.: 021-315-8375; 0721-200-800; Open: 12:00 - 24:00.
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The restaurant is housed inside a glass terrace offering wonderful views of the garden outside. It serves exquisite fish and sea food as fresh as the day it was caught. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Smoking free, Outside Seating. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open daily: 12.00 – 23.00.
SPANISH CUISINE Valencia: The Spanish House. Spanish & Int’l cuisine, Paella and Sangria like matadores have it. A discrete and intimate place, ideal for passionat encounters. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 12, Dr. Leonte St. Ph.: 021-312-81-96; 0 722-204-884. Open: 11:00 – 24:00.
VEGETARIAN CUISINE Casa Satya: Vegetarian and Fish Cuisine. Organic Ingredients and Wines. 25, Banu Manta Blvd. Piata Victoriei area, near sector 1 Town-Hall; Ph.: 0788-788-111
COFFEE SHOPS Caffe & Latte: 7 C Italian Coffee Bar & Pastries Shop. One of the best cappuccino in town, just like in Italy. You may come and try it with our homemade pastry. 35, Schitu Magureanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-3143834. Open: Mon. - Sun. 08:00 - 22:00. Cafe Klein: 7 D At Rembrandt Hotel mezzanine, Café Klein is an intimate and pleasant place for all guests who want to enjoy either a delicious breakfast or just a glass of wine. Open 12:00 – 19:00 also for those who are not the hotel's guests. The bar is for non-smokers. Free wi-fi internet inside the bar for all clients. 11, Smardan St. Ph/Fax: 021-313-9315; 021313-9316 Crown Cafe: 2 A The cafe welcomes you with fine cream leather armchairs set around a small atrium in the inside garden of the hotel. Coffee, tea, beer, and later in the evening - the perfect place for cocktails and digestive before bed. The cafe is an entirely ‘smoking allowed’ venue. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Outside Seating, Smoking free, Take Away, Wifi. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open: 09.00 – 02.00. La Galette Restaurant & Snacking: 2 B Relaxed & friendly dining atmosphere on the terrace. Wide range of snacks. French bakery. Cakes & pastries. Selection of Teas & Coffees. Take away. Designated Smoking Area. CC accepted.Free WiFi access. Free parking. Open: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 22:00; Sunday: 16:00 – 23:00; Ph.:021 202 1633; Hotel Pullman, 10 Montréal Square. Geisha Cafe: High quality coffe in a very popular downtown location. 10, C.A. Rosetti St. Ph.: 021-315-7298. Open: 08:30 - 24:00. Grand Cafe Galleron: Large selection of drinks & coffes, quality simple food. Charming interiors, cozy atmosphere. Located in the heart of the city close to Atheneum in a superb old villa. C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. 18A, Nicolae Golescu St. Ph.: 021-312-4565. Open: 09:00 - 24:00. Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest: Over 1500 sqm building; one of the largest HRCs in Europe, the new Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest has inside seating for 300 guests plus an outside terrace with a view over the lake and additional seating for 150. 32, Kiseleff Avenue. Ph.: 021-206-6261. Open: 12:00 - 23:30 Jolie Cafe: Ideal venue for a coffee break or a business meeting. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA - 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St., groundfloor. Ph.: 021-206-8067. Open: daily 12:00 - 22:00. Kartell Cafe - Lounge: Nice cafe located downtown in historical part of the city. Friendly staff. Small summer terrace. St. Smardan 7. Ph.: 0749-057-770. Open: 10:00 - till last customer. Serendipity Tea House: 6 D Tea and lots of it. There are more than 55 types of tea available, including the trademark Serendipity, an aromatic yet fruity
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green tea with more than a hint of strawberries. A quiet location just off an otherwise busy central street make this superb choice for long, peaceful afternoons reading a good book with a great cup of tea or two. Oh, and we should point out that coffee menu is not bad either. CC accepted, free wireless internet available.12, Dumbrava Rosie St.Ph.: 021211.31.00. Open: Mon.-Fri. 15:00-22:00, Sat.-Sun: 12:00-22:00 Tekaffe: 6 B In the beautiful surroundings of the city center, on Victoriei Ave., you can stop a while to pamper yourself with a special coffee or tea and enjoy a tasty cake. If you are leaving Bucharest by train, you can visit their second location near the North Railway Station to take a sandwich or salad for the road. The Tekaffe products are all made by a dedicated team in their own laboratory, with natural and fresh ingredients.143, Calea Grivitei. Ph.: 0372-121 821 Open daily 11:00 - 22:00; 56, Victoriei Ave. (the intersection with Ion Campineanu str.) Ph: 0372 010 327 Open: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 20.00 Sat 09:00 - 15:00 Times Cafe: Large selection of coffee, cocktails and fancy drinks, sandwiches, salads and deserts. Summer terrace. Within the Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6516. Open: 09:00-23:00. Vienna Cafe: 8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Chocolate, pastry and cake lovers, this is the place for you - known to be so good that ladies go there for a lunch of cakes only! Viennese and International desserts, freshly baked tarts, cakes and pastries. Wedding cakes on order. Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1901; Open: 09:00 - 23:00.
PUBS, COCKTAIL BARS & CLUBS L’Arpège Bar:The perfect place to meet your business partners or to enjoy a relaxing moment while drinking a delicious cocktail. CC accepted. Free WiFi access. Free parking. Open: Monday – Sunday: 08:30 – 01:30; Ph.:021 202 1632; Hotel Pullman, 10 Montréal Square. Bar “37”: 7 D Bar 37 gives you the opportunity to experience the excellent view of Victoriei Boulevard, while enjoying a glass of wine or a gourmet meal among friends. Secured underground parking available. Credit Cards accepted. Novotel Bucarest City Centre - 37B Victoriei Boulevard, District 1. Ph.: 021 308 85 00. Open Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 02:00, Sat-Sun: 09:00 - 02:00. Bla Lounge Bar: 6 D Centre ice bar in atrium for 108 persons. Vodka, Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks in a hear, feel, taste mood. CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: 09:00 - 02:00; Sun. 09:00 - midnight. Centro Bar & Lounge: 6 D The perfect place for a business meeting or for a relaxing drink after a busy day. Our fresh selection of sandwiches, salads and pastry products make it a convenient place for any time of the day. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Open daily 09:00 – 00:30 Champions: 8 B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. The American Sports Bar and Restaurant. A place for good food, good times and good sports. Live TV Sport coverage on 27 flat screen TV sets. Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1917;Open: 17:00 - 01:00 . Club InterContinental Lounge: 7 D With a contemporary design an authentic touch, this is the perfect place for a meeting, networking, a light meal or just for relaxation, reading, listening to music and watching the unique city view. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. - InterContinental Hotel, 21st floor, Ph.: 021-310-2020 Open: 06.30 - 10.30 Dark Bla Bar: 6 D Cognac & cigars bar for 34 persons. Single Malts, Cognacs & Cigars in an upscale & late night mood. CC accepted. Smoking. 63-81, Calea Victorie, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021311-9000; Open: 17:00 - 02:00.
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Dreamer’s Pub & Restaurant 6 C Real pub atmosphere! Draught Guinness, live sports, darts and a wide variety of pub and international food. In the summer we invite you on our amazing terrace located on the roof of the pub and enjoy our large selection of fine wines and cocktails. 111, G-ral Berthelot St. (close to Casa Radio). Ph: 0744.366.350, 0723.112.200. www.dreamers.ro Open Mon – Fri: 10 AM - until the last guest Sat & Sun: 2 PM - until the last guest English Bar: 6 D Relax in the soft lighting and traditional decor of the Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel's inviting English Bar. Choose from over 40 whiskies, sip a cocktail or order form the international snackmenu. Enjoy a Cuban cigar to round off your night. C.C. accepted. St. Episcopiei 1-3. Ph.: 021303-3777/ ext. 6759. Open: 11:00-02:00. The Epoque Lounge Bar: This is the place for powerful business meetings but also for relaxation in front of one of the fireplace, while enjoying a refined drink or just peaceful music. The Epoque Bar welcomes you with its intimate and refined atmosphere, fireplace, terrace and a fine selection of wines and cigars, daily, from 6:30 to 23:00 hrs. Wireless Internet is available in the Lounge just as all around the hotel. The facilities are: smoking and non-smoking feature; nice and cosy summer terrace, free high speed WI-FI internet access; air conditioning; daily newspaper; CC accepted, guarded free parking lot. 17C, Aurora Entr. (Epoque Hotel); Ph.: 021-312-3232. Open: 06:30 – 23:00. The Dubliner Irish Pub: 5 B Genuine Irish atmosphere. Draught beer. Air-conditioned. Very popular among the members of the English speaking community. 18, Titulescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-222-3737; 021-222-9473. Open: 12:00 - 02:00. The Gin Factory: 7 D Irish Pub & Restaurant International ciusine; Chef’s choice: fish & chips; beefsteak. Lunch: 12:00-17:00. Live music every Wed & Sun; DJ set every Thu, Fri & Sat starting 23:00 C.C. Accepted, free WiFi internet; Digi TV, Sky TV, Smoking areas; 37, Lipscani St. Ph: 021-311-3836 Open: 10:00 – 05:00 (23:00 – last kitchen order; last reservation accepted; 22:00 hours) Green Hours 22 Jazz Café: 5 C Hip and unique. Enjoy exotic cocktails and coffee in a neon-lit, tubeshaped bar, with live, trippy jazz-rock on one end and cozy couches on the other-like spending an evening in a surreal submarine. Also a relaxing outdoor patio that's packed on weekend nights. Music most nights after 9 pm.. Morning coffee or nightly cocktails. 120, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 0722-234-356. Open: non-stop The Harp Irish Pub: 8 D Very popular Irish hangout with great selection of beer, a warming atmosphere downstairs complete with fireplaces candle-lit tables and extensive seating upstairs. Guaranteed to be packed with younger Romanians and expats alike any weekend evening. The second Irish hangout in Bucharest. Air-conditioning. C.C. accepted. 1, Piata Unirii. Ph.:021-335-6508. Open: 09:00 - until the last guest leaves. Intermezzo Piano Bar: 7 D Just the way you might imagine a classic bar: sophisticated but relaxed, chic but comfortable. Located just off the InterContinental Hotel lobby, Intermezzo offers live piano music in the evenings, creating the perfect backdrop after a long working day. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4. Nicolae Balcescu Blvd., Ph.: 021-310-2020, Open: 08.00 - 01.00 James Joyces: 6 C A real Iris pub run by real paddy. 1-3, Valter Maracineanu Sq. Ph.021-311-4177; Just Opened. Mora: 4 C comes to redefine the bar concept, offering customers the chance to taste a wide variety of French champagnes, wines and liquors, as well as champagne-based cocktails. Whether a light and sophisticated lunch, an afternoon business coffee or an aperitivo, a quality evening with friends before a night out listening to live DJ mixes. Parking lots avail-
able. Smoking venue. 22, Paris St. Reservations: 0748-544-911. Opened daily from 12:00 until late in the night. Onx Pub: 6 A Lot of fun, karaoke, live concerts & special parties. 290, Splaiul Independentei, Regie P16 Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves. Orange Bar (lobby bar): If you are looking for a place to enjoy the highest standards, a perfect coffee, fresh sandwiches, sft drinks and the best cognac in town, you most go high, go North! C.C. accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu. St. Ph.: 021-233-5000 Open: daily 10:00-24:00 Pavilion Lounge: 8B Within the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Your favorite drink, accompanied by Chef’s choice of canapés, in a relaxed atmosphere. CC accepted. 90, Calea 13 Septembrie. Ph.: 021-403-1904. Open: non-stop. The Sky Gate Bar: This bar of the angelo Airport hotel Bucharest offers a pleasant and relaxing environment where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, an afternoon tea, a refined cocktail or simply a cigarette in pleasant company. The hotel’s professional bartenders are always there just when you need them. Located right beside the lobby and restaurant, the bar offers its guests an intimate, private area. CC accepted. 283 Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day. Thomas Antiques Bar : 7 D Taste the house wine and enjoy it on one of their sunny balconies. Wide
range of beers and something special for ladies „French Vanilla” or „Brazilian Nut”. Smoking & non smoking areas; Air conditioned; Free WiFi internet; CC accepted. 19, Covaci St. 1st floor & attic, Ph: 0752 440 818, Open: bar (1st floor): Mon - Thu & Sun: 10:00 – 22:00, Fri – Sat: 10:00 – 24:00, attic: Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 20:00, Sun: 10:00 – 16:00 5 D Beer, wines, spirits and snacks. Close to Turkish Embassy on Calea Dorobantilor. 4A, David Emanuel St. Ph.: 021-211-3151. Open: 11.00 till last gues.
Trafalgar Pub:
6 D First class venue, great live music. 118, Calea Victoriei, Ph.: 0728-742-883; Open: Wed. : 21:00 - 02:00; Thu. - Sat.: 21:00 - 05:00. Victoria Club: 7 D Classic mahogany furniture, leather Chesterfield sofas, warm beige nuances, exquisite services... these are the fine details that will catch your eye and soul in our English Bar – Victoria Club. Here you can taste our delicate teas & coffees brews while engaging in succulent conversation during traditional English afternoon tea time, taste some of our delicious snacks and try something from the list of over 100 spirits. Cigars are available to round off your evening. C.C. accepted. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Victoriei Ave. Ph.: 0372 010 300 Open: 09:00 - 24:00. White Horse: 4 D Pub & Restaurant. English & International cuisine. Wide selection of draught beers. CC accepted. 4A G. Calinescu St. Ph.: 021-231-2795. Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves.
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We have compiled for you a list of the nicest places in Bucharest for nightlife relaxation to help you lose your daily stress. For more details please read our Bucuresti by Night supplement, in the middle of the magazine (where available). NIGHT CLUBS Bamboo: 39, Ramuri Tei St., www.bamboosportingclub.ro Ph.: 0722-132-283, 0788-296-776 Cuando Club: 35-37, Academiei St., www.cuando.ro; Ph.: 0722-505085 Diamond Club & Massage: 30, Regina Elisabeta Blvd, Ph.: 0727-402-436, 0751-370-490 Disco Club Maxx: 290, Splaiul Independentei, www.clubmaxx.ro; Ph.: 021-223-00-39 Embryo: 3, Ion Otetelesanu St., www.embryo.ro Ph.: 0727-379-023 Fuchsia: 18, I. Brezoianu St., www.fuchsia.ro Ph.: 0727-315-713 Gossip: 9-11, Lanariei St., www.clubgossip.ro Ph.: 0721-GOSSIP Kristal Glam Club: 2, J.S. Bach St., ww.clubkristal.ro Ph.: 021-231-21-36, 0721-993-988 Music Club: 31, Baratiei St. Ph.: 021-314-61-97 The Office: 8, Tache Ionescu St., www.theoffice.ro Ph.: 021-211-67-48 Posh Club: 19, Orhideelor Ave., www.clubposh.ro Ph.: 0751-157-575 Session: 47-49, Elefterie St., www.session.ro Ph.: 0729-292-541, 0721-151-649
Studio Martin: 41, Iancu de Hunedoara Blvd., www.studiomartin.ro. Ph.: 0722-399-228 Temple: 25, Splaiul Independentei, www.clubtemple.ro; Ph.: 0748-881-086, 313-35-75, 0727-297-610
MASSAGE PARLOURS Erotic Massage: 50 passion girls in 5 locations same quality and services for your sensual and relaxing moments. www.erotic-masaj.ro J’Adore: Phone: 0735-885-522 VIP Zone: Phone: 0735-885-511 Thai Passion: Phone: 0730-331-133 Jade Palace: Phone: 0730-881-188 Exotique: Phone: 0735-885-500 Ibiza Massage: Erotic, Double, Body and Relaxing Massage. Phone: 021-316-9929; 0727-239-744; www.ibizamassage.ro Karma Massage: Erotic body & relaxing massage. Hotel visits or free car to the downtown salon and back (in 20 min). Free minibar. Open non-stop. By appointment, Ph.: 0722-699-488; 021-327-3884; www.karmamassage.ro Perfect Massage: Erotic, Double, Body and Relaxing Massage. Phone: 0733 571 690 www.perfectmassage.ro www.bucurestiwww.ro
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• Volume 18 • Number 4 • • MAY 2011 • Published by Crystal Publishing Group srl. http://www.bucurestiwww.ro
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Dear Reader, The Holiday Season is behind us, along with the snows and ice of winter. As you read this, spring will be in full bloom, hopefully still without the summer heat. A great time of the year! A wonderful time to walk through some of Bucharest’s many parks, enjoy the greenery, flowers, and, mostly, unpolluted air. It’s an even better time to take a daytrip or a weekend into the Romanian countryside. It’s a good time to walk in the Carpathian mountains, and it may not be too early for a quick trip to the seaside, all of which can be arranged, on an all inclusive basis by our BUCHAREST TOURS division. Although Carrefour keeps on opening new stores, and the same their competitors, I am sure, I am not quite so optimistic. In the long run, surely the economy will recover, and of course companies already on the ground will reap the benefits. What I am not clear about is just what does “in the long run” mean. Some of my local friends told me in 2009 “by next year things will be better”. In 2010 they said the same thing, and now they are shooting for 2012. As for me, I hope we make it until the “next
year”, whenever it comes. But things are still very slow. The 24% VAT has hit the consumer and has now been followed by a dramatic increase in fuel costs, which means that we all will just buy what we need to live, and put of larger purchases or investments till “next year”. Regular readers of this column know how much I admire the ‘panache’ of the Romanian drivers. There is no left turn which you can make without 2 or 3 drivers on either side of you, even if you are all entering a single lane road. What puzzles me these days is the fact that with gasoline prices as high as they are, traffic jams in Bucharest have not diminished. And 90% of the cars have the driver as the single passenger. Is it that people having to choose between eating well and driving choose to drive, or are there so many more middleclass Romanians then we think? Maybe that is the one positive sign of a turn around. The traffic jams today are back to what they were before the economic crisis. Enjoy your stay in Bucharest, and as my parting advice, take public transportation. It’s cheap, reliable, and safe. Ludwig Gelobter, Publisher lgelobter@hotmail.com
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