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Sophomore middle blocker, Joslyn Hayes throws the ball high for the serve against Georgia Southern. (Matt Sisneros/CU Independent)
Caru'cu Bere is probably the most famous restaurant in Bucharest, and definitely in Bucharest's Old Town. (This is subjective, of course.) The restaurant was founded as a brewery in 1879. During the communist era, it was taken over by the state. After the fall of communism, the family of the original owners eventually regained ownership. They serve traditional Romanian food, and it's apparently popular, even among more well-known folks. (I was told Catherine Zeta-Jones had just eaten here the day, or a few days, before I did.) The restaurant's name means "beer wagon" in Romanian.
Bucharest's Old Town dates back to the Middle Ages. It was from here that Vlad Tepes (Dracula) ruled Wallachia. Nowadays, it's the touristy area of Bucharest, mainly known for nightlife. (Most locals don't come here, other than to work, as prices are jacked up for foreigners.) The architecture, or course, doesn't date to the Middle Ages. The majority of it is 20th century. Though Romania is no longer a communist country, Bucharest still lives in the shadow of that regime (which lasted until 1989).
Geographically, the quarter isn't very large. There are slightly under 50 streets and lanes that make comprise the Old Town, and it's roughly bisected by Bratianu Boulevard.
In the quarter, you'll find plenty of bars and restaurants, in addition to massage parlors and strip clubs. (Bucharest is known for its sex scene, as well.) There are also a handful of churches in the quarter, and one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world (per subjective vote).