Old Meets New
by edvin_br
When you walk around the old Center of Bucharest, there are 2 buildings that you probably won't miss: The first is the historical CEC Palace and the second is the modern Financail Plaza that appears to be the highest at the old town Center.
Not like in some other cases, this 2 buildings fit together like spaghetti and tomato sauce... ;)
Althogh that the Financial Plaza is one of the most modern office buildings in Bucharest it didnt spoiled at all that beautiful corner of the old town... hopefully there will be more projects like that in the future... :)
Packing list for late August
by morgenhund
Generally unless it rains, you should expect sunny weather in Bucharest in late August - for the first two days of my trip it was 32°C (90°F) and T-shirts and lightweight trousers were definitely recommended. If you intend to go into churches then long trousers are a must. On the shoe front, I would have to recommend trainers and sturdy shoes - the pavements and streets sometimes are far from even. Also if there is a torrential downpour, waterproof shoes are essential unless you want to come home with soaked feet. A very sturdy umbrella is recommended in a downpour.
Bucharests First Modern Mall
by edvin_br about Bucuresti Mall
It was the first modern shopping centrer in Bucharest, opened in 1999.
The Mall is used not only for shopping but also to have fun (10 screen cinema, bowling, amusement center), and for going out with friends to some cafes or restaurant. The Mall has a wide rage of stores:
Fashion - Mango, benetton, Marks&Spencer ...
Sports - Nike, Adidas, Lotto...
Electronics - Domo, Altex
Cosmetics - Beauty shop, The body shop...
There are also stores for children, music, shoes, home decoration, a big supermarket and more. Higher then the avarage because after all its a new complex with a lot of reputation but much less in other big cities around Europe.
A brick for every mic
by Romanian_Bat about La Ruine Terrace
La Ruine, another summer paradise, is a wide terrace serving mici and beer (again and again) to a wide range of students and people that come on the Lipscani to do the shoppings. Just watch the ruins of Gabroveni Inn, not to fall over you. I mean it. For, after too much beer, things start to move…and move…ooooohhhh…
Unless you come from Kamchatka or Rejkavik, you have noticed maybe that it is not open in winter. Just bring your common sense and wear that smile correctly.
buses out of bucharest
by lchelle
there are two types of buses, what we call a coach, and the smaller minibus.
coaches ('autobus') are much cheaper, and used by locals country wide. but be prepared for ancient vehicles which leak and are aboslutely freezing in winter. you will be riding with the locals, and their chickens etc. a cultural experience everyone should try, but probably not a regular feature!!
minibuses ('microbus') on the other hand are really reasonably priced and run at intervals depending on the popularity of the destination. the stations for these are hidden all over the city- there is one near gara du nord, but others have different destinations. hunt around!
by the way - these buses aren't full when the seats are full. i once rode seven hours sitting on a milk crate in the aisle!
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Cişmigiu Park in winter, Bucharest
Opera Romana, Bucuresti
Mordern Tram at Piata Unirea
Cismigiu Park, Bucharest
