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Piata Unirii & Centru Civic

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The Civic Centre extends from Piata Muncii in the east to the JW Mariott hotel in the west and represents almost a fifth of the total area of the city: an area which was entirely rebuilt in the 1980s. The centrepiece is of course the Casa Poporului, Europe's largest building and very much the most infamous building in Romania, although the real focal point of the area is Piata Unirii, one of Europe's largest public squares. For visitors, much of the charm of the area is discovering those small pockets which survived the bulldozers, such as the Antim Monastery (hidden behind Bulevardul Unirii's monumental blocks) or the remnants of Bucharest's Jewish District around Strada Iuliu Baraschi.

You can read more about the Centru Civic here.

Getting There

Metro to Piata Unirii, or to Izvor for the Casa Poporului. Bus No. 104 runs almost the full length of Bulevarduls Decebal and Unirii.

Associated Venues

Historic Churches & Synagogues

Bucur Church

Str. Radu Voda 33

First built perhaps as early as 1416, this could well be the site of the oldest church in Bucharest. Nobody is exactly sure how long there has been a church here, but we do know that it predates the Radu Voda monastery opposite, which was first construct

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Historic Buildings

Casa Poporului

Calea 13 Septembrie 1, intrarea A3

Construction of Bucharest and Romania’s most famous building, Palatul Parlamentului ie the Palace of Parliament (known locally as Casa Poporului ie the Pe

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Historic Buildings

Civic Centre

B-dul Unirii, P-ta Unirii, B-dul Decebal, B-dul Muncii

Of all the atrocities committed on Romanian territory in the name of socialism, few rank as monstrous as the destruction of an entire district of the capital to make way for the Centru Civic, or Civic Centre. Str. Uranus was

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Cucina

Calea 13 Septembrie 90 (JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel)

Relax in our warm, inviting atmosphere as you savor our fresh fish selection, mouthwatering homemade pasta and indulgent desserts. Featuring a traditional setting and an open kitchen, Cucina serves authentic Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent o

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National Museum of Contemporary Art

Calea 13 Septembrie 1 (Palatul Parlamentului)

Making excellent use of the wide open spaces of the Parliament Palace, this vast gallery displays the work of Romania's finest contemporary artists. There are also works on display by international artists, and regular topical exhibitions. We think it's

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Piata Taranului

B-dul Unirii/Str. Nerva Traian

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday peasants come from all over Romania to sell their wares at this small yet excellent farmers' market. Find great fruit and vegetables (in season), smoked sausages, bacon, slana, trout, goats cheese, wine,

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