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Piata Revolutiei

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Piata Revolutiei was where the dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu finally came to an end, on December 21st and 22nd 1989. It was from the roof of the former Central Committee Building - today the Ministry of the Interior - that Ceausescu fled in a helicopter on the afternoon of the 22nd. Today, the enormous square is dominated by a monument to the revolution in the centre, unkindly called by locals 'an olive on a stick.' There is much more to the area, however, not the least of which are two of Bucharest's finest hotels - the Athenee Palace Hilton and the Radisson Blu - as well as the Atheneum, perhaps the Romanian capital's most elegant building. The former Royal Palace - today the National Art Museum - dominates one side, while the section of Calea Victoriei directly north and south of the square is home to the city's finest stores: you will find all the leading international fashion houses in and around the square.

Getting There

Piata Revolutiei is basically the city centre: it is within easy walking distance of both Universitate and Piata Romana metro stations.

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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

Str. Episcopiei 1-3

The Athenee Palace has been one of Bucharest’s finest hotels for more than 100 years. It is a living piece of the city’s history - it dates from 1914. Books have been written about the goings on at this place (the best of which is Rosie Waldeck'

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Radisson Blu

Calea Victoriei 63-81

Radisson Blu hotel Bucharest is perfectly situated near the Romanian Athenaeum Concert Hall and is just 3 kilometers from the country's iconic landmark, the Palace of Parliament. Within walking distance of the Radisson Blu you'll also find the National M

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Historic Buildings

Atheneum

Str. Benjamin Franklin 1-3

Possibly the finest building in the city, the Romanian Atheneum, with its sublime baroque cupola, stands proudly at the flux of the city's busiest public square, competing with the Athenee Palace Hilton hotel, the Royal Palace and the old nation

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Modern European

Café Athénée

Str. Episcopiei 1-3 (Athénée Palace Hilton)

Simple, fresh, delicious food served in a classic Athénée Palace setting. There are French delights, including a glorious roasted tuna St. Remy, sea scallops with a mushroom cream and a pan-fried rib-eye steak cooked with the tastiest herb butte

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Caffe Citta

Calea Victoriei 63-81 (Radisson Blu)

Enjoy the best of the Italian kitchen at Caffé Città. The menu is filled with tempting pasta, risotto, pizza, antipasti and other traditional dishes. An outdoor terrace is open during the summer season. It completes the experience allowing guests to savo

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Caju

Str. Nicolae Golescu 16

Caju is the latest culinary adventure of Joseph Hadad's, a more casual affair than his eponymous signature restaurant which has long been one of the city's best. The Mediterranean influence that made Joseph such a hit is once again in s

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Historic Churches & Synagogues

Creţulescu Church

Calea Victoriei 47

Probably the most celebrated historic church in Bucharest. Biserica Creţulescu was raised from 1720-2 by Iordache Creţulescu and his wife Safta, a daughter of Wallachian ruler Constantin Brâncoveanu. The outstanding paintings on the entrance are original

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Dacia Felix

Calea Victoriei 63-81 (Radisson Blu)

Dacia Felix Restaurant hosts the Super Breakfast Buffet each morning. Sample an array of international breakfast items, fresh fruit, bread, and a variety of hot and cold dishes. The restaurant accommodates up to 220 people and can be reserved for meeting

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English Bar

Str. Episcopiei 1-3 (InterContinental Athenee Palace

One of our regular haunts. This little corner of the InterContinental that will forever be associated with intrigue and spies (it has been around for more than a century, as long as the hotel) remains today a classy bar serving champagne by the

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Frey Wille

Calea Victoriei 118

Frey Wille boutiques are found in the most exclusive locations around the world, including Bucharest's very own street of style and luxury, Calea Victoriei. Expect to find only the finest jewellery and accessories here, and there is a good selection for

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Water Parks, Swimming Pools & Country Club

InterContinental SPA

Str. Episcopiei 1-3 (InterContinenral Athenee Palace )

Indoor pool, sauna, steam room, massage, weight and fitness room, and a host of other wellness facilities bang in the city centre at the InterContinental Athenee Palace. Entrance is at the rear of the hotel.

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Gifts & Souvenirs

My Romanian Store

Str. Episcopiei 6

A fusion of the traditional and the modern, this gorgeous shop (just up the road from th

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National Art Museum

Calea Victoriei 49-53

The country's largest, and most impressive art collection is housed inside the splendid former Royal Palace, first built in 1812 as a private home by the wealthy trader Dinicu Golescu. When his sons fell into financial ruin some years later, they were

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The Romanian Revolution

Piata Revolutiei

Piata Revolutiei

It was here, at around 10:30 on December 21, 1989, that the Nicolae Ceausescu regime began to crumble. A large crowd of well

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Modern European

Prime Steaks & Seafood

Calea Victoriei 63-81 (Radisson Blu)

This sophisticated and intimate restaurant is perfect for a romantic evening with that special someone or for an exclusive business dinner. Guests can watch experienced chefs prepare steaks and seafood dishes in a glass-enclosed open kitchen while enjoyi

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Roberto's & La Strada

Str. Episcopiei 1-3 (InterContinental Athenee Palace)

A fabulous place. The food is classical Italian, with the menu boasting the best dishes from a number of Italian regions, including Catania, Campania, Venice and Sicily. Bucharest's best carpaccio, complete with truffles, is served here. All of the past

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Theodor Aman Museum

Str. C.A. Rosetti 8

This lovely, centrally-located house is one of the finest remaining old residences in Bucharest, although blink and you will miss it, hemmed in as it is by tall blocks. Built in 1868 as a home and studio by painter Theodor Aman it includes a vast numb

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Craft Beer Bars

Zaganu Bistro & Craft Beer Bar

Calea Victoriei 91-93

Fantastic craft beer pub on Bucharest's most famous street, run by the people behind Zaganu, the original Romanian craft beer, brewed at Maneciu Ungureni since 2013. They have since launched four further beers: a brown ale, an IPA, a red ale and

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