Welcome to

Bucharest

Bucharest
Romania
2020
 Introduction

Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is
the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, lies on the banks of the
Dâmbovița River, less than 70 kilometres (43 miles) north of the Danube River.
Bucharest was first mentioned in documents in 1459. It became the capital of Romania in 1862
and is the centre of Romanian media, culture and art. Its architecture is a mix of historical (neo-
classical), interbellum (Bauhaus and Art Deco), Communist-era and modern. In the period
between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite
earned Bucharest the nickname of "Little Paris" (Micul Paris). Although buildings and districts
in the historic city centre were heavily damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes, and above
all Nicolae Ceauşescu's program of systematization, many survived. In recent years, the city has
been experiencing an economic and cultural boom.
According to 2011 census, 1,883,425 inhabitants live within the city limits, a decrease from the
figure recorded at the 2002 census. The urban area extends beyond the limits of Bucharest proper
and has a population of about 1.9 million people. Adding the satellite towns around the urban
area, the proposed metropolitan area of Bucharest would have a population of 2.27 million
people.According to Eurostat, Bucharest has a Larger Urban Zone of 2,151,880 residents.
According to unofficial data, the population is more than 3 million. Bucharest is the 6th largest
city in the European Union by population within city limits, after London, Berlin, Madrid, Rome,
and Paris. Economically, Bucharest is the most prosperous city in Romania and is one of the
 main industrial centres and transportation hubs of Eastern Europe. The city has big convention
facilities, educational institutes, cultural venues, traditional "shopping arcades" and recreational
areas.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO BUCHAREST

ACCOMMODATION

HOW TO USE LOCAL PRODUCTION CELL PHONE

USEFUL INFORMATION

- Currency, Money Exchange & Bank

- ATM
- Electricity
- Emergency services
- Driving a car
- Embassy’s info
- Smocking
- Tipping
- Measures
- Time
- Customs & Etiquette
- Taxi
- Public Transportation
- Weather
- Postal Services
-Pharmacies & Hospitals
-Wellness & Sports

RESTAURANTS

- Italian
- Steakhouse
- Indian
- Vegetarian
- Mediterranean
- Lebanese
- Turkish
- French
- Japanese
- Fusion
- International
- Romanian

BARS, PUBS & CLUBS

MINI DICTIONARY

CREW LIST

SHOOTING SCHEDULE
General Gheorghe Magheru Boulevard, No. 5-7
Bucharest, Romania, 010321.
Phone : +40 314 337 343

HOW TO USE LOCAL CELL PHONE

International dialing from Romania:

00 + country code + area code + telephone #
Dialing from a foreign country directly to Bucharest:
International Access Code +40 (country code) + 21 + seven digit telephone #

USEFUL INFORMATION

CURENCY EXCHANGE

Romania's currency is Leu (plural "Lei" - pronunciation: lay).

Abbreviation: RON
Banknote denominations: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 lei
Coins: 1, 5, 10 and 50 bani pieces. (pronunciation: bahnee)
1 leu = 100 bani
one US dollar = 4.27 Lei (4 lei and 27 bani)
one Euro = 4.73 Lei (4 lei and 73 bani)

ATM

ATM machines are available at main banks and at airports and shopping centres. There are very,
very few ATMs in remote areas or villages.
ATMs that have symbols for international networks such as STAR and PLUS will accept US/
Canadian banking cards.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Single National Emergency Call System- 112

Road Assistance 24h/365 – (+4) 021 222 22 22, (+4) 0745 382 718

DRIVING A CAR

- Don´t drink & Drive. There is NO alcohol allowed when driving !!!
- Do not use your mobile phone while driving unless you are equipped with hands free set.
- You must to wear safety belts while driving, same applies for co-passengers.
- There are the following speed limits in towns and villages 50km/h outside towns on country
roads 90km/h motor-ways 130km/h for exceptions watch the road signs
- Parking in areas marked with Blue lines is for special parking pass holders only. Do NOT park
in those areas or the police may tow your car away which is rather painful and costly affair.
- Should you meet and accident, please call police IMMEDIATELY on Tel: 112
- or call anyone from production office. Insurance will pay only if a police report on the accident
can be presented.
- Please do not leave any valuable, GPS and radio panel in the car when parking on street.

SMOKING

Currently smoking is not allowed in enclosed public places including restaurants, bars, clubs and
event venues . Smokers will still be allowed on terraces and open air, except for children
playgrounds.

TAXI

We recommend:

Speed Taxi -021 9477; 021 9422; 021 9488

Meridian Taxi – 021 9888; 021 9444
CrisTaxi – 021 9466; 021 9455

Apps: UBER BOLT YANGOO CLEVER TAXI

WEATHER

Bucharest has a four-season climate. In the spring, the weather can quickly alternate between
rain and sunshine. June, July and August are the hottest months. As the leaves begin to change
color, you can still enjoy warm and sunny days while taking a stroll in the city's many parks or
down Calea Victoriei. Winters can be quite cold with moderate snowfall.

PHARMACIES & HOSPITALS

Pharmacies in the capital are well stocked and pharmacists may be able to suggest a medication
for certain complaints. There are several pharmacies (farmacie) open 24 hours a day in the city.

Emergency Clinic Hospital (Spitalul de Urgenta Floreasca) Address: Calea Floreasca 8,

Bucharest Tel: (21) 317.01.71 or 317.01.21

Medlife Clinic

Address: Calea Grivitei 365

Phone: (+4) 021 9647; (+4) 021 209 40 30
2.Address: Hans Cristian Andersen Street, no. 1
Phone: (+4) 021 9646

Elias Hospital

Bd. Marasti nr.17

Telefon: (+4) 021 316.16.00

Regina Maria Euroclinic

Address: Str. Ion Ionescu de la Brad

Phone(+4) 021 9268; (+4) 021 30.10.770

Dental Med, Dental Clinic

102 Calea 13 Septembrie, Bldg 48A

Phone: (+4) 021 402 87 35

VISIT BUCHAREST & ROMANIA

Bucharest is likely to be the first place you see when you set foot in Romania. It is the country’s
capital and its largest city; in fact, it’s 5 times larger than any other city in Romania. This makes
it one of a kind!
Places you should look for when in Bucharest

The Village Museum. A formidable display of rural civilization set in the open air. Get a
glimpse of what the Romanian villages used to look like – and still do in certain remote areas.

The Peasant Museum. Where you can get in touch with the Romanian folklore and admire
beautiful traditional outfits.

The Triumphal Arch. Raised in 1922 to commemorate the completion of Greater Romania, the
original construction was of wood; it was replaced by the present, inaugurated in 1936.

The Palace of the Parliament. Despite being the second largest building in the world, it’s
highly controversial with Romanians, because Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu had it build at
immense costs, presumably out of foolish pride. An important part of the old city had to be
sacrificed in order to make room for this gigantic structure whose taste is questioned by many.
One of the wings hosts an often shocking Museum of Contemporary Art.

Cismigiu Gardens. The oldest public garden in Bucharest. Designed in the former half of the
19th century by a Viennese landscape architect and further embellished over the years.

The National Art Museum. It is located in the former Royal Palace and boasts an impressive
collection of Romanian and European art.

Places you should look for when in Romania

Romania means a lot more than just Bucharest. The country’s not very large (slightly smaller
than the UK), but it’s delightfully varied. Particularly noteworthy are the remote areas where
time seems to have stood still…

Sibiu. This Transylvanian city was designated European Capital of Culture in 2007. Its medieval
charm, the beauty of the surroundings and the local cuisine and traditions are sure to spellbind
you. It has always been the hub of the German minority – and it shows.

Sighisoara. The former medieval citadel is not only well preserved, but people actually live in it!
In fact, it is the largest inhabited medieval citadel in Europe. The landmark of the city is the
Clock Tower, built in 1556.

Bucovina. This region located north of Moldavia is famous for its Christian Orthodox
monasteries that date back from the 15th century; they’re painted on the outside in vivid colors
that have miraculously survived the passage of time. Since Moldavia has a well established wine
tradition, on your way back to Bucharest you may want to visit the medieval wine cellars in
Cotnari.

Peles and Bran castles. Peles Castle (completed in 1883) was the residence of the royal family;
it may be the most beautiful building in Romania, so don’t miss it for the world! Bran Castle is
commonly known as Dracula’s Castle, despite the fact that the Romanian medieval ruler Vlad
the Impaler – who inspired Bram Stoker’s character – never set foot in there…
Maramures. This region located north of Transylvania is a huge museum in the open air where
you can wonder at the wooden churches dating back from the 17th and the 18th centuries, the
beautiful engraved wooden gates and the traditional lifestyle of the inhabitants. The village of
Sapanta has the only cemetery in the world where tombstones are colorful and give a rhymed
account (often funny) of the deceased’s life; that’s why it’s called the Merry Cemetery.

The Danube Delta. The second longest river in Europe flows into the Black Sea and forms a
beautiful delta which is among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. This fascinating ecosystem is a
real heaven for anyone who likes wild nature and fishing.

Dobrogea. This region located between Walachia and the Black Sea is a semiarid plain that can
display an uncanny lunar landscape. On the shore of the Black Sea lie the ruins of several
fortresses that were established by the Greeks in the 7th and 6th centuries B.C. The region is
famous for the Murfatlar vineyards. The seaside is full of resorts – not quite the Riviera yet, but
you can still have a great time.

RESTAURANTS

ITALIAN:

CASA DI DAVID- NICE LOCATION, NORTH OF THE TOWN, 15 MIN. BY CAR,

BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW
Link: http://www.casadidavid.ro/
Specific: Italian Cuisine
Address: 1D Nordului St.
Phone: (+4) 021 232 47 15/6

ISOLETTA– AN ELEGANT, HIGH CLASS RESTAURANT NEAR THE

HERASTRAU LAKE
Link: https://isoletta.ro/
Specific: Italian Cuisine
Address: 7-9 Nordului St.
Phone: +4 021 232 2188

FIOR DI POESIA - Chef Patrizia Paglieri

Link: http://poesia.ro/
Specific: Italian Cusine
Address: 76 Bld Aviatorilor
Phone: 004 0744 502 000
STEAKHOUSE:

VACA MUUU – STEAKHOUSE,THE BEST BEEF STEAKS IN TOWN

Link: https://www.vacamuuu.com/
Specific: Steakhouse
Address: 111 Floreasca St
Phone: + 4 0731.351.135

INDIAN CUISINE :

KARISHMA
Link: https://karishma.ro
Specific: Indian Cuisine
Address: 36 Iancu Capitanu St.
Phone: (+40) 021 252 51 57

VEGETERIAN:

RAWDIA
Link: https://rawdia.ro/en/bucharest/
Specific: Vegetarian
Address: Str. Puţul lui Zamfir 50-52
Phone: +40-785-268-659

BARCA RESTAURANT
Link: http://www.baracca.ro/
Specific: RAW VEGAN
Address: 19 Pictor Iscovescu St. ( Primaverii)
Phone: +4021 311 63 53

PUKKA TUKKA- ORGANIC FOOD BAR/ BIO

BISTRO
Link: http://www.pukkatukka.ro/
Address: 13 Piata Amzei St.
Phone: +4021 311 63 53
MEDITERRANEAN

CHERHANAUA ANCORA - THE PLACE THAT MAKES YOU COME BACK

Link: http://ancora-cherhana.ro/
Address: 7-9 Nordului St.
Phone: +40721 335 555, +40724 332 233

DANCING LOBSTER
Link: http://www.dancinglobster.ro/
Adress: 3 Glodeni St. , 22 Building
Phone: +40770690886

MESOGIOS HERASTRAU
Link: http://www.mesogios.ro/
Address: 30 Helesteului St.
Phone: +40 722 200 232

GARGANTUA– GARGANTUA IN THE PARK IS WHERE YOU FEEL AT HOME

Link: https://www.restaurantgargantua.ro
Specific: Mediterranean
Address: 69 Jean-Louis Calderon St.
Phone: +4 0722702560

LEBANESE:

PICCOLO MONDO -LARGE, AIRY, NICE

FOOD
Link: http://www.piccolomondo.ro/
Address: 9 Clucerului St.
Phone: (+40) 021 222 57 55 ; 021 223 22 25 / (+40) 0722 205 020

TURKISH

DIVAN
Link: http://thedivan.ro
Address: Strada Barbu Văcărescu 241A
Phone:(+4) 031 640 4450
FRENCH

L'ATELIER
Link: http://www.latelier-restaurant.ro/
Specific: French Cuisine
Address: 17C Intrarea Aurora, District 1
Phone: 021.300.57.08

LE BISTROT FRANCAIS
Link: http://www.lebistrotfrancais.ro/
Address : 18 Nicolae Golescu St
Phone: 004 0756 018 393

RUE DU PAIN –BREAKFAST & BRUNCH,FRENCH SPECIFIC

Link: http://www.boutiquedupain.ro
Address: 111-113 Calea Floresca St. ( Banu Antonache)
Phone: 004 021 312 0060

JAPANESE:

YOSHI– SUSHI
Link: https://www.restaurantyoshi.ro/
Address: 40-44 Banul Antonache St
Phone: 004 0749 979 521

BENIHANA
Link: http://sheratonbucharest.com/ro/restsbars/benihana-japanese-steakhouse-sushi-bar
Address: 5-7 Dorobantilor St
Phone: (+4) 021 201 5030

SUSHI ROOM
Link: http://sheratonbucharest.com/ro/restsbars/benihana-japanese-steakhouse-sushi-bar
Address: 3 Locotenent Aviator Radu Beller St
Phone: 0758 059 605

KAN PAI – SUSHI BAR, PUB , BISTRO, IZAKAYA CONCEPT

Link: http://kanpai.ro/
Address: 49 George Calinescu St
Phone: 004 0371 184 961
THAI:

KUNNAI – THAI CUISINE

Link: http://kunnai.ro/
Address: Copilului St , 6-12
Phone: 004 0722 687 34

FUSION:

LOFT
Link: http://www.loftlounge.ro
Address: Metropolis Center, West Wing,
96th Grigore Alexandrescu St
Phone: (+40) 756 385 638

JOSEPH by JOSEPH HADAD, FINE DINNING CUISINE

Link: http://www.josephrestaurant.ro/
Address: 8 Ion Cantacuzino St
Phone: +40 753 999 333

NAAN- FOOD AND DRINK STUDIO

Link: https://www.naan.ro/
Address: 1-3 Progresului St
Phone: 004 0730 707 119

THE ARTIST
Link: http://theartist.ro
Address: 147 Victory Avenue
Phone: +40 728 318 871

INTERNATIONAL:

LA BRASSERIE - COSMOPOLIT ATMOSPHERE AND INTERNATIONAL MENU.

ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY ALSO DANCING
Link: http://www.labrasserie.ro
Address: 9-11 Nordului St
Phone: (+40) 374 999 999
 SALON GOLESCU
Link: http://www.salongolescu.ro/
Address: 17 Nicolae Golescu St
Phone: (+40) 31 436 03 38

SIMBIO –KITCHEN & BAR ,BEAUTIFUL GARDEN & TERRACE

Link: http://simbiokb.ro
Address: 26 Negustori St
Phone: 004 021 319 2700

VIVO FUSION FOOD BAR– BURGER PLACE

Link: https://www.vivofoodbar.com/
Address: 60 Calea Floreasca St.
Phone: 004 0212 339 688

FRATELLINI BISTRO – BREAKFAST & BRUNCH, LUNCH

Link: http://fratellini.ro
Address: 240 Calea Floreasca St.
Phone: 004 0733 229 229

ROMANIAN:

JARISTEA LOCANTA -ROMANIAN MUSIC, COOKING AND ENTERTAINING

Link: https://jaristea.ro/
Address: 50 –52 George Georgescu St
Phone: (+40) 213 353 338; (+40) 722 605 564;
(+40) 744 240 126; (+40) 721 961 936

CARU CU BERE - THE LOCATION MAKES IT WORTH THE VISIT,

AMAZINGLY WELL PRESERVED 1879 RESTAURANT
Link: https://www.carucubere.ro/
Specific: Romanian Cuisine
Address: 5 Stavropoleos St.
Phone: (+40) 021 313 75 60
Mobile: (+40) 0726 282 373
 LACRIMI SI SFINTI
Link: https://www.lacrimisisfinti.com/
Address : Sepcari St
Phone: 004 0372 773 999

UANDERFUL

Link: http://uanderful.ro/
Address: 240 B Calea Floreasca , 2nd District
Phone: 00734500200

FREDDO
Link: http://www.freddo.ro/
Address: 24 Smardan
Phone: 00722373336

NOMAD SKYBAR
Link: http://www.nomadskybar.ro/
Address: 30 Smardan
Phone: 00735448080

BOA
Link: http://boa-beatofangels.com/
Address: 32 Pavel Dimitrievici Kiseleff
Phone: 00736300700

CONTROL CLUB – ELECTRO, INDIE, ALTERNATIVE

Site: http://www.control-club.ro/
Address : 4 Constantin Mille St.
Phone : ( +40 ) 733 927 861

GAIA BOUTIQUE CLUB

Site: http://www.gaiaboutiqueclub.ro/
Address : 19 Tarmului Street
Phone : ( + 40 ) 723 610 933
 FRATELLI CLUB
Site: http://www.fratelli.ro/
Address : 1-3 Glodeni Street
Phone : ( +40 ) 731.036.222

INTERBELIC - COCKTAIL BAR

Link: http://www.interbelic.ro/
Address : 1 Nicolae Selari St
Phone : ( +40) 722.100.193

EDEN CLUB (near Radisson)

Address : 107 Victoriei Street

Phone : ( + 40 ) 726 577 898

OTA – BAR, CLUB, RESTAURANT

Adress: Dr. Staicovici Street 26
Phone: (+4) 0721 840723

BIUTIFUL BY LAKE

Site: http://www.biutiful.ro/
Address : 7-9, Șoseaua Nordului
Phone : 00733 500 222

Funky Lounge Herastrau

Address : Bulevardul Beijing
Phone : 00744 450 450
 E3 by Entourage
Address : 111-113 Calea Floreasca
Phone : 00734 966 889

MINI DICTIONARY

Yes – Da

No- Nu

Please! - Te rog!

Hello! - Buna!

Bye! - Pa!

Sorry! - Scuze!

I don’t speak Romanian. - Nu vorbesc romaneste.

Can you tell me where I am? - Unde sunt?

How much is that? - Cat costa?

Could you write down for me? - Scrie, te rog!