The back story
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The back story
Calea Victoriei: the avenue of victory
Bucharest’s grandest street, from the CEC Palace to the Enescu Museum: palaces, theatres, boutiques and cafés.
Neighbourhood guide · Calea Victoriei
Calea Victoriei: Our Favourites
Bucharest’s grandest avenue: palaces, the Athenaeum, theatres and grand hotels, with where to eat, drink, shop and stay.
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What to see
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Bucharest’s grandest street
Calea Victoriei
Bucharest’s oldest and most elegant avenue, lined with palaces, churches, museums and cafés from the Old Town to Piața Victoriei.
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The symbol of Bucharest
Romanian Athenaeum
The domed concert hall of 1888, home of the George Enescu Philharmonic and the heart of Romania’s musical life.
Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3Explore View on map
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Where 1989 happened
Revolution Square
The great square where the events of December 1989 unfolded, surrounded by the former Royal Palace, the Athenaeum and the University Library.
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Red brick on Calea Victoriei
Kretzulescu Church
An 18th-century red-brick church in the Brâncovenesc style, beside Revolution Square on Calea Victoriei.
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An Art Deco skyscraper
Palace of the Telephones
An Art Deco tower of 1933 on Calea Victoriei, once the tallest building in Bucharest.
Calea Victoriei 37Explore View on map
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Belle Époque splendour
Cantacuzino Palace
A Belle Époque palace on Calea Victoriei with a famous shell-shaped canopy, home of the Enescu Museum.
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In the former Royal Palace
National Museum of Art of Romania
Romanian and European art in the former Royal Palace on Revolution Square, from medieval icons to modern masters.
Calea Victoriei 49-53Explore View on map
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A Belle Époque theatre
Odeon Theatre
A theatre on Calea Victoriei in a Belle Époque building with a sliding roof.
Calea Victoriei 40-42Explore View on map
Where to eat
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A villa on Calea Victoriei
The Artist
Creative tasting menus in a 19th-century villa on Calea Victoriei, where Dutch chef Paul Oppenkamp plays with modern techniques and Romanian flavours.
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At the Grand Hotel
Corso
The restaurant of the Grand Hotel Bucharest, overlooking University Square.
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4Explore View on map
Cafés
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On Calea Victoriei
Artichoke Social House
A stylish coffee house on Calea Victoriei, close to the National Museum of Art, popular with creatives.
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On Calea Victoriei
Cascara
A specialty coffee bar on Calea Victoriei.
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Cakes by the Athenaeum
Chocolat
An elegant patisserie and café opposite the Romanian Athenaeum, with handmade cakes, chocolates and a terrace.
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Bars
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Romanian craft beer
Zăganu
The bistro and bar of Zăganu, one of Romania’s pioneering craft breweries.
Calea Victoriei 91Explore View on map
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Beside the Athenaeum
LOVA Wine Bar
A wine bar steps from the Romanian Athenaeum.
Strada Benjamin Franklin 9Explore View on map
Shopping
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Fine watches
Rattrapante
A boutique of fine Swiss watches on Calea Victoriei.
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Luxury on the avenue
Calea Victoriei boutiques
Designer boutiques and watchmakers along Calea Victoriei, near the Athenaeum.
Where to stay
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A 19th-century grand hotel
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard
A landmark 19th-century grand hotel on the corner of Calea Victoriei, restored and reopened as the Corinthia.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 21Explore View on map
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Facing the Athenaeum
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest
The legendary Athénée Palace, opened in 1914 beside the Romanian Athenaeum and Revolution Square.
Strada Episcopiei 1-3Explore View on map
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On Calea Victoriei
Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest
A large, modern hotel on Calea Victoriei, with an outdoor pool for summer and an easy walk to the sights.
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Behind a theatre facade
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
A modern hotel on Calea Victoriei behind the rebuilt facade of the old National Theatre.
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