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- Universitate (University) • 6 min walk
- Piaţa Unirii 1 / Piaţa Unirii 2 (Union Square) • 7 min walk
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- hirtopanuLondon, United Kingdom11 contributionsSt Dumitru church and street and the Comedy TheatreThis is a fragment of Bucharest that seems to be packed with old and new. Having survived the butchery of communist town planning, its a wedge just outside the bank of Dambovița River that is both Urban and oh, so Fin de Siecle. It is amazing how very different features co exist cheek by jowl. !9th century buildings, some of them high, solid and striking, surround the old church of St Dumitru, where they still carry out the old tradition of ,,toacă,, - the sound of two pieces of wood ,, clapping,, to call the faithful to the sermon. The sound is pleasant and woody, the summoning is subdued, floating pleasantly above the cocktail bars and trattorias, just a few steps away. Lots of stray cats surround the church, they look a little fearful, like stray cats do, but the proximity of the church gives them a parochial self assuredness. The Comedy Theatre has many enchanting features: a flock of attendants that are not ,,old style,, (i.e. aloof and harsh), but mature and.. maternal, deco heavy doors and handles, a well proportioned auditorium, intimate but generous, where the public can enjoy themselves and stay comfortable for a couple of hours. Its what a theatre should be, big mirrors welcome you on the way to the auditorium, theatre is not for everyone, but for the extroverts who like a bit of preening, or at least understand its alchemy, and are ready to applaud.Visited March 2020Written March 7, 2020
- dragonflyazulEatontown, New Jersey102 contributionsBeautiful Buildings.Packed with a variety of bars and restaurants, the narrow streets from Old Town Bucharest were once the main commercial streets of the city. Their name is, in fact, the legacy of the past days when merchants brought goods from all the corners of the world and sold their products to the elites of the capital. The houses’ particular architecture is also a sign of this key activity. They were aligned directly on the street and had a narrow façade in order to save space while the traditional houses of Bucharest had a garden close to the street and the Bucharest has a vibrant and crowded old town with plenty of historical attractions, restaurants, small shops and bars. Three of the most beautiful churches from the capital are located here Stavropoleos, Zlatari and Selari are exquisite religious monuments.Visited December 2019Written January 11, 2020
- Tom M.Orange County, California163 contributionsLove the Old TownBucharest's Old Town has a lot to offer. You can find souvenir shops, restaurants, pubs, fast food, snack shops, currency exchange, a casino, the most beautiful bookstore, various shops, churches and a whole lot more. During the day you may be privileged to listen to various street performers playing the violin, accordian or other musical instrument. At night there are sometimes talented singers performing. The weekend nightlife is the happening place to be. Pubs and restaurants are full with people having a good time as well as the people out walking around. You can take a free walking tour during the day that meets at the park across the street from the Old Town provided by Bucharest Walkabout free tours that will give you some history and information about the Old Town. When I visit Bucharest I rent an apartment near the Old Town because it has everything to offer. 3 of my favorite restaurants are located in the Old Town (Vibes19, The Red Angus and the City Grill). If you're ever in Bucharest check out the Old Town.Visited March 2020Traveled soloWritten March 20, 2020
- agalroBucharest, Romania26 contributionsdiscover the real cityTake a stroll in the old city of Bucharest (Victoriei avenue, Dacia bulevard) and discover the old French style architecture of Bucharest (called between the 2 WW the "little Paris"). Enjoy a coffee in a nice place (e.g. Capsa restaurant and coffee shop or at Victoriei galleries) and then have a traditional lunch and a home-made beer at Caru cu Bere. Enjoy the evening (or the whole night....) into one of the numerous pubs and clubs in the old historical centre, a pedestrian area where you can find lots of options.Visited January 2020Written January 13, 2020
- zuvBucharest, Romania27,042 contributionsClubbing centerMost of the tourists come to the old town for the dozens of clubs, bars and restaurants. But there are also a number of old buildings, with beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, most of the buildings, including many of the above-mentioned clubs, are not well maintained at all of them present a high seismic risk. But who gives a f...penny, let's have some fun...Visited June 2021Written August 15, 2021
- KGB777Singapore, Singapore41,727 contributionsThe pretty old town of BucharestThe old town of Bucharest is easily explored on foot, covering a relatively small area. Seems to be dominated now by a lot of small pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars. But also in the area are a number of quite attractive buildings which have been carefully restored to their historical appearance. Worth the effort of visiting when you're in Bucharest.Visited November 2019Written February 16, 2020
- Craig MHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom62 contributionsLong weekendSome amazing and impressive architecture. It is a hallmark of the show of strength and power expected from communist countries. The old town however has buildings that show real influence from the former French occupation.Visited February 2020Traveled with friendsWritten February 10, 2020
- lottie119London, United Kingdom22 contributionsDivert off the main streetsVisited in September 2020, wonderful to walk around, look at the architecture & soak up the atmosphere. We were required to wear face masks on the Friday evening around town, but not mandatory at other times. Victoria Pasajul is a little gem. In the evening lots of restaurants hawking for business but all pretty friendly if not interested. Would recommend!Visited September 2020Written September 13, 2020
- StephToronto, Canada80 contributionsBeautiful, old area- must see!Was here for a documentary shoot and then we got dinner after and did some shopping. It's a beautiful, old area with many restaurants and shops, plus a couple of old churches. The architecture is beautiful. I forget the name of the restaurant we went to, but it was great- food was delicious and there was live dancing and music! The Cărturești Carusel bookshop was gorgeous! Definitely go see!Visited August 2021Written December 5, 2021
- jotoursdahl11 contributionsIt is a interesting placeThere is a lot of restaurants with all the best food from Romanian traditional food and also a more modern kitchen. It is is lot of nice buildings in the Old Town and in Bucharesti you have to visit the "Big House! in centrum of the Town. There is many museums - the Presidents home. Bucharesti have very good Opera. You have to see the Village musuem, - a very nice place ti spend a day.Visited October 2019Written April 24, 2020
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agalro
Bucharest, Romania26 contributions
Jan 2020
Take a stroll in the old city of Bucharest (Victoriei avenue, Dacia bulevard) and discover the old French style architecture of Bucharest (called between the 2 WW the "little Paris"). Enjoy a coffee in a nice place (e.g. Capsa restaurant and coffee shop or at Victoriei galleries) and then have a traditional lunch and a home-made beer at Caru cu Bere. Enjoy the evening (or the whole night....) into one of the numerous pubs and clubs in the old historical centre, a pedestrian area where you can find lots of options.
Written January 13, 2020
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania27,042 contributions
Jun 2021
Most of the tourists come to the old town for the dozens of clubs, bars and restaurants. But there are also a number of old buildings, with beautiful architecture. Unfortunately, most of the buildings, including many of the above-mentioned clubs, are not well maintained at all of them present a high seismic risk. But who gives a f...penny, let's have some fun...
Written August 15, 2021
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,727 contributions
Nov 2019
The old town of Bucharest is easily explored on foot, covering a relatively small area. Seems to be dominated now by a lot of small pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars. But also in the area are a number of quite attractive buildings which have been carefully restored to their historical appearance. Worth the effort of visiting when you're in Bucharest.
Written February 17, 2020
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Craig M
High Wycombe, UK62 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Some amazing and impressive architecture. It is a hallmark of the show of strength and power expected from communist countries. The old town however has buildings that show real influence from the former French occupation.
Written February 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
lottie119
London, UK22 contributions
Sep 2020
Visited in September 2020, wonderful to walk around, look at the architecture & soak up the atmosphere.
We were required to wear face masks on the Friday evening around town, but not mandatory at other times. Victoria Pasajul is a little gem. In the evening lots of restaurants hawking for business but all pretty friendly if not interested. Would recommend!
We were required to wear face masks on the Friday evening around town, but not mandatory at other times. Victoria Pasajul is a little gem. In the evening lots of restaurants hawking for business but all pretty friendly if not interested. Would recommend!
Written September 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Steph
Toronto, Canada80 contributions
Aug 2021
Was here for a documentary shoot and then we got dinner after and did some shopping. It's a beautiful, old area with many restaurants and shops, plus a couple of old churches. The architecture is beautiful. I forget the name of the restaurant we went to, but it was great- food was delicious and there was live dancing and music! The Cărturești Carusel bookshop was gorgeous! Definitely go see!
Written December 5, 2021
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jotoursdahl
11 contributions
Oct 2019
There is a lot of restaurants with all the best food from Romanian traditional food and also a more modern kitchen.
It is is lot of nice buildings in the Old Town and in Bucharesti you have to visit the "Big House! in centrum of the Town. There is many museums - the Presidents home.
Bucharesti have very good Opera. You have to see the Village musuem, - a very nice place ti spend a day.
It is is lot of nice buildings in the Old Town and in Bucharesti you have to visit the "Big House! in centrum of the Town. There is many museums - the Presidents home.
Bucharesti have very good Opera. You have to see the Village musuem, - a very nice place ti spend a day.
Written April 24, 2020
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Wolf
Bucharest, Romania138 contributions
Oct 2020
Bucharest old town is a magic place. Full of positive energies. Each time I go there it seems I'm recharging my batteries. A lot of nice restaurants and pubs, a lot of building just restored and old ones to be seen and visited. You can find also new stores, libraries and a lot of things to see. Everything in a little number of square kilometers.
Written November 14, 2020
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R Giansanti
Staffordshire, UK26,067 contributions
Dec 2019
If you are visiting Bucharest, you have to check out Old Town. It has something for everyone, loads of clubs, pubs, cafés, and resturaunts. It is packed with fantastic architecture, walking tours, gift and souviner shops, book stores, and museums. It's a fun place to walk around, take in the sights and interact with many people.
Written February 11, 2020
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vandams@thetraveller
London, UK118 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Visited Bucharest for three days in August 2020 and highly recommend the old town as a busy, vibrant and great place to hang out. Underestimated how nice it would be. Also very close to the piata urinii fountains
Written August 29, 2020
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האם יש שוק מקורה בבוקרשט?
Judy C
Ramat Gan, Israel25 contributions
הי. בשוק שאנחנו היינו ברובו מקורה וחלקו פתוח..
שוק אובור (bucur obor)
הכתובת : .campul mosilor 5
ליגו יש גם קניון גי קטן אבל נחמד
I want to find something for enjoy in sexula matter
drg1923
Jersey, UK27 contributions
Get a girlfriend
_Alexandr912
Athens, Greece
Για το πήγαινε έλα στο κάστρο του Δράκουλα μεταφορικά και είσοδος είναι πολλά χρήματα ?
Sia M
427 contributions
Εμείς νοικιάσαμε αυτοκίνητο για να πάμε στο Bran. Νομίζω ότι μπορείς να πας με το τρένο στο Brasov και από κει με λεωφορείο στο Bran. Όσο για την είσοδο, είναι περίπου 8€ για κάθε ενήλικα.
_Alexandr912
Athens, Greece
Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω εάν 4 μέρες είναι αρκετές για να γυρίσεις το Βουκουρέστι
Bill Mein
Chaidari, Greece114 contributions
θεωρώ ότι οι 4 μέρες είναι αρκετές.. άνετα προλαβαίνεις να γυρίσεις το Βουκουρέστι και μάλιστα τη μια μέρα κανονισε να πας και εκδρομή στην Τρανσυλβανία!
Je voyage a bucarest en juillet je reserve mon hotel au city center ou en old tawn . Merci
Gérôme P
Paris, France246 contributions
Bonjour,
perso j'ai réservé au Capitol Hotel qui se trouve en plein centre ville à deux minutes à pieds de la "old town" et surtout du métro.
Hôtel très central, pas cher et très confortable.
Bonne visite and enjoy....
amicalement gérôme
Tom m
Thurles, Ireland123 contributions
So is the Old Town Lipscsni & vice versa?
christopher j
Kihei, HI20 contributions
As Dumitru C stated Lipscani is only one street in the Old Town area. I hope you enjoy your time in Romania.
Capetownrio
Seattle WA259 contributions
I am going to Bucharest, please recommend how I can see Dracula's castle?
Tcook2013
Abu Dhabi28 contributions
Hi, I was in Romania a month ago and traveled extensively. Contrary to what has been posted here, you can do Bus trips from Bucharest to Bran. Most tours will take you to both Peles and Bran Castle. You should be able to book a tour from your hotel or, hostel or, other accommodation. I however, decided to travel to Brasov by train and, then took a bus onto Bran. Brasov is well worth visit with plenty to see. Bran offers a lot more than just the castle, as well, especially if you want to hike. Between Brasov and Bran is Rasnov, a fortress town that is worth the visit....again, with plenty of good mountain walking. These are beautiful areas of the country and interesting historically.
MariaMello
Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
I'D like to know about safety and the stray dogs in the city.
Joana R
Braga, Portugal151 contributions
Eu também ia com receio de ir a Bucareste. Além de ir sozinha, umas horas antes de ir também vi na internet falar dos carteiristas e os cães vadios nos parques. Posso dizer que estive lá dois dias sozinha, andei sempre a pé e não fui assaltada nem vi nenhum cão vadio. Falei com um casal a quem perguntei informações logo que cheguei que me disseram que as coisas lá estão muito diferentes de à uns anos e apesar de ter sido a minha primeira vez na cidade e no país, não me posso queixar. As pessoas a quem ia pedindo informações foram todas super simpáticas. Estive num grande jardim, que tinha segurança, o que dá segurança a quem o vai ver. Cheguei a passar por lugares pouco convidativos, porque não conhecia e queria ir aos lugares mais importantes da cidade que tinha no mapa e nessas ruas agia naturalmente.
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