Bucharest Old Town

The labyrinth of narrow streets contains numerous 19th-century buildings featuring neoclassical and neo-baroque architectural elements, churches, and former merchant houses.

The district emerged as a merchant and artisan hub in the 15th century around the Princely Court, which served as residence for Wallachian rulers for 400 years.

Street names reflect the medieval guild system, with Blanari meaning Furriers, Selari referring to Saddlers, and Bacani representing the former Grocers quarter.

Visitors can access the Old Town through metro stations at Piata Unirii or Universitate, with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops operating throughout the day.

Under the streets lies a network of vaulted caves and cellars from former inns, creating an underground system of passages at 3.30 meters below current street level.

Location: Bucharest

Address: Delimitare: la Nord - Bd. Elisabeta (de la intersecția cu Calea Victoriei), Bd. Carol (până la intersecția cu str. Hristo Botev); la Est - str. Hristo Botev (de la intersecția cu Bd. Carol până la intersecția cu Bd. Corneliu Coposu); la Sud - Bd. Corneliu, municipiul București

GPS coordinates: 44.43123,26.10085

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:44