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Bucharest is a city beginning to recapture the beauty and energy suppressed by its former tyrant, says Phil Sen.
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because there is a huge but blistered and blemished and fading mural on the brick wall, crying out in its neglect to be documented but there's a nasty little man in a blue 'security' suit who'll jump out and shout at you if you do and tell you to wipe that smile and those photos off of your chip but he's stupid as well as small so just agree and pretend and look compliant and submissive and go away and when you ask the hotel manager are there any restrictions on taking photos in markets he'll say "No"..."that's funny 'cos i got shouted at in Obor market" "ah Obor market yes no photos allowed in Obor market".
Nearby there is a great warren of stalls selling plumbing bits and bobs and stuff. Very relaxing.

Sos Colentina.
Nearest metro - Obor
Google map: bit.ly/b46obu

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The Arch of Triumph

Posted by Sissi 18 April 2008

In the 19th century French architecture was very envogue. The city features a lot of large neoclassical buildings, parks and its own Arch de Triomphe.
It was built in 1922 to honour the bravery of Romanian soldiers who fought in World War I. In 1936 it was finished in granite. It’s 85 feet high and there is an interior staircase allowing you to climb upstairs and enjoy a phenomenal view of the city.

Piata Arcul de Triumf

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Poeme

Posted by drewdc 31 March 2008

Poeme is one of Bucharest's best restaurants, actually located in the Carol Parc Hotel.

International cuisine, excellent service, but moreover an excellent 'de luxe' atmosphere.

www.carolparchotel.ro
+40-21-3363377

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Brîndusa Restaurant

Posted by StrulZigelboim 30 March 2008

Brîndusa is a fair way out of the centre, although not that far from the Civic Centre and 'House of the People', but it is worth seeking out if you are looking for a wholly authentic Bucharest culinary and drinking experience with no pretentious tourist frills or added kitsch. This is the real Bucharest, in the raw. A little further up the street, tucked away between Str. Vasile Topliceanu and Str. Motoc, you will find La Pietris, a rough and ready though highly picturesque beer garden and summertime hangout. Don't mind Rex the bar dog - he's very friendly.

Str. Elev Popovici Nicolae, on the corner with Str. Novaci, just off Str. Mihail Sebastian, the main road linking Calea Rahovei and Str. 13 Septembrie

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Population:
2.3m
Currency:
Leu
Time zone:
GMT+2
Dialling code:
+40 (0) 21