About the city

Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life (which in the 1900s earned its nickname of "Little Paris"), Bucharest, Romania's largest city and capital, is today a bustling metropolis.Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum Romanian legend has it that the city of Bucharest was founded on the banks of the Dambovita River by a shepherd named Bucur, whose name literarily means "joy." His flute playing reportedly dazzled the people and his hearty wine from nearby vineyards endeared him to the local traders, who gave his name to the place.

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The Class**** Hotel's concierge has everything you need to enjoy the most exciting tours and excursions in the big easy!
Count on our experience to make knowledgeable recommendations about the best recreational opportunities in Bucharest and surroundings.

Shopping Areas

The best shopping districts are Calea Victoriei and Bulevardul General Magheru. Popular shopping centres are the new mega-mall Baneasa Shopping City, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti, and Bucuresti Mall, Calea Vitan 55-59, or central Unirea, Piata Unirii 1, a communist-era mall with a large supermarket.

Shops generally open Monday to Saturday 0900-1800, while bigger department stores tend to stay open daily to 2100 or 2200. Many shops close during the afternoon on Sundays. VAT currently stands at 24% in Romania and is included in all bills and transactions. Tax-free shopping is available for purchases over 250 Lei. To get tax back, visitors must fill out a form, available from most shops.

Expos at Romexpo Exhibition Center

LONG LIFE

23 September 2010 - 26 September 2010
International fair for beauty care equipment and accessories, relaxing, body shaping, health care - 1st edition.

COSMETICS BEAUTY HAIR
23 September 2010 - 26 September 2010
International exhibition of products and equipment for cosmetology, body care and hairdressing - 16th edition.
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.expocosmetics.ro

MODEXPO - AUTUMN EDITION
23 September 2010 - 26 September 2010
International exhibition of textiles, ready-made clothes, leather goods, furs, footwear and leatherwear - 17th edition
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.modexpo.ro

INTERPLAST EXPO
06 October 2010 - 09 October 2010
International exhibition for plastics industry - 5th edition.

TIB
06 October 2010 - 09 October 2010
Bucharest International Technical Fair - 36th edition. UFI approved event; Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A. ♦ Interplast expo - international exhibition for plastics industry
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A. ASPAPLAST
Website: www.tib.ro

INVENTIKA
06 October 2010 - 09 October 2010
International exhibition of inventions, scientific research and new technologies -14th edition.
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.expoinventika.ro

REAL ESTATE / FINNANCIAL FAIR
20 October 2010 - 23 October 2010
Real estate and financing offers - 1st edition. Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.

DENTA - AUTUMN EDITION
20 October 2010 - 23 October 2010
International exhibition of equipment, instruments, accessories, materials, chemical-pharmaceutical products for dentistry; oral care products - 24th edition.
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.denta.ro

TTR - The Tourism Fair of Romania - AUTUMN EDITION
21 October 2010 - 24 October 2010
Romanian Tourism Fair - 24th edition. Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.targuldeturism.ro

ROMHOTEL
21 October 2010 - 24 October 2010
International exhibition of architecture, equipment, furniture and supplies for hotels and restaurants – 18th edition ♦ Gastronomy show - organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.romhotel.ro

INDAGRA FARM
10 November 2010 - 14 November 2010
International exhibition of equipment and products in the fields of agriculture and animal husbandry - 15th edition Breeding Show RomAvicola - International poultry trade show - 7th edition Expo Suinicola - International pigs breeding trade show - 7th edition Flower and gardening show. Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.indagra-farm.ro

INDAGRA FOOD
10 November 2010 - 14 November 2010
International exhibition of equipment and products for the food industry, 3rd edition. ♦ Food industry section ; ♦ Eco Agricultura - Ecological products trade show; ♦ Pisciculture section; ♦ Proshop - Shop fitting, goods presentation and sales promotion show; Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.indagra-food.ro

ALL-PACK
10 November 2010 - 14 November 2010
International exhibition of packaging and production equipment - 12th edition
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.
Website: www.all-pack.ro

WINES FAIR
10 November 2010 - 14 November 2010
International wine fair - 1st edition. Organizer: ROMEXPO S.A.

SOUVENIRS FAIR
02 December 2010 - 05 December 2010
International exhibition of gifts and souvenirs; 15th edition.
- organizer: ROMEXPO S.A
Website: www.exposuveniruri.ro

CHRISTMAS FAIR
02 December 2010 - 05 December 2010
Traditional Christmas products - 1st edition