Bucharest

Carturesti Carusel

  Str. Lipscani 55 ,   Old Town          (+4) 0728 82 89 22     more than a year ago
Bucharest's most impressive bookshop is this wonderful building on Strada Lipscani. Dating from the latter part of the 19th century the building was home to a department store during the communist era, before standing neglected for almost a quarter of century until reopening a couple of years ago after a long renovation. And what a renovation: the building has been brought back to life by Carturesti's team of architects and is that impressive that even if you are not in the market for any books, you must pop in to have a look. It is also perhaps the only shop in Bucharest where the staff do not tell you off for taking photos: indeed, it's positively encouraged. Besides the tens of thousands of books and gifts on sale there is gallery and exhibition space, and a rather good bistro on the top floor serving fresh, tasty food with plenty for vegetarians.

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carusel@carturesti.net

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OpenĀ 10:00-22:00, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunĀ 10:00-24:00.

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