EUROMOD annual meeting – 10 of October 2012 2nd

EUROMOD annual meeting – 10th of October 2012
2nd Microsimulation research workshop, Bucharest, Romania - 11-12
October 2012
TRANSPORTATION BUCHAREST HENRI COANDĂ
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
(Hotel address: 4 Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu, Bucharest, 010051, Romania, Phone:
0040213102020)
Map below shows the route from Henri Coandă International Airport to The Intercontinental
Hotel
Euros are not widely accepted in Bucharest – so it is best to have some Romanian currency
available.
The exchange rate is 4, 5140 Lei for 1 Euro.
There will be ATM machines available in the airport if Romanian money is needed for
transfers to the hotel (taxis etc).
It is recommended to exchange money in banks rather than in exchange desks at the airport.
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Further maps and directions can be found via
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/mapsdirections/bucharest
The 783 Express Line connects Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport with the city
center (about 45 minutes).
The Airport Express Line Station is located in front of the Arrivals Terminal. The 783
Express travels both during day and night.
You can buy a magnetic card at the card desk located in front of the Arrivals Terminal. The
card desk is opened daily between 06:00 and 21:00.
The magnetic card valid for two travels costs 7 Lei.
For the Intercontinental Hotel you have to descend from the Express bus at the Piața
Universității Station.
There are also taxi services that you may use.
Fly Taxi is the company accredited to access the terminals of Henri Coandă Airport.
The cost of a taxi from the airport to the hotel should be the equivalent of 20-25 Euros.
For city transportation you may use Taxi 2000– Phone: 0040219494, Taxi Cobălcescu –
Phone: 0040219451, Speed Taxi – Phone: 0040219477.
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DINNER AT CARU’ CU BERE, 10th of October 2012
Caru’ cu Bere is one of the oldest beerhouses in Bucharest. It was opened for the first time in
1879 in the old Zlatari inn and, after 20 years it moved to Stavropoleos Street, where it can be
found even today.
It is one of the few places in Bucharest where it seems that nothing has changed, and the
architecture reminds, to the ones who step into, why Bucharest was once considered to be the
little Paris, the atmosphere reminding of Bucharest's exuberance from the XXth century
beginnings.
The place's symbol is Old Ghita, the cellar man, who worked some dozens of years within
Caru’ cu Bere, moving up and down the stairs to the cellar cram, full with wine and beer
barrels, together with his inseparable lantern.
The beer is made after a secret original recipe, but Caru' cu Bere is also famous for the tastiest
culinary recipes.
How to get there: 15 minutes’ walk.
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Nearby Caru’ cu Bere, there are a few beautiful historical monuments, such as CEC Palace
(built in 1900) or Stavropoleous Monastery (built in 1724). The National History Museum is
also located in close proximity.
Stavropoleous Monastery
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RESTAURANTS IN BUCHAREST (nearby the Intercontinental Hotel)
1. Hanul lui Manuc (traditional Romanian food) - http://www.hanulluimanuc.ro/
Address: Franceza Street, no. 62-64
Location: see the red arrow
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2. Saint George (Hungarian Restaurant) - http://www.stgeorge.ro/
The menu is also available in English on the website.
Address: Franceza Street, no. 44
Location: see the red arrow
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3. Divan - Turkish Restaurant
Address: Franceză Street, no. 46-48
Location: see the red arrow
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4. La Mama Restaurant (Romanian food) - http://www.lamama.ro/index.php?lang=ro
The menu is available in English at: http://www.lamama.ro/meniu.php?lang=en
Address: Bacani Street, no 1 (intersecting Lipscani Street)
Opened: 11:00-02:00
Location: see the red arrow
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5. Chocolat Restaurant (French cuisine) - http://www.chocolat.com.ro/en/collectionrestaurants.html
Address: Calea Victoriei Street, No. 12A (intersecting Stavropoleos Street)
Location: see the red arrow
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In the Old Town (see map below) there are numerous pubs and restaurants.
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TO SEE IN BUCHAREST
1. Palace of the Parliament
The Palace of the Romanian Parliament is a "giant" built during the "golden age" of the
dictatorial regime that had swallowed tens of billions of lei and a huge volume of work before
the Revolution.
The construction was started while many Romanians experienced a period of privations.
Probably that is the reason why, at the very beginning the building was the object of their
hate.
Presently it is the house of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of Romania and the
second largest administrative building in the world after the Pentagon.
The Palace of Parliament is opened to be visited by groups of tourists, everyday, from 10:00
to16:00 (an ID is necessary).
Address: Izvor Street, no. 2-4
How to get there: By Metro from Universitate Station to Izvor Station (see map below)
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2. National Village Museum Bucharest
http://www.muzeul-satului.ro/muzeu_program.php
The Village Museum is an open-air ethnographic museum located in the Herăstrău Park,
showcasing traditional Romanian village life. The museum extends to over 100,000 m2, and
contains 272 authentic peasant farms and houses from all over Romania.
Address: Kiseleff Road, no. 28-30
How to get there:
By Metro from University to Piata Romana Station and then by bus (buses no. 131 or 331)
from Piata Romana Station to Muzeul Satului Station
Visiting hours:
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Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
Thuesday - Sunday : 09:00 - 19:00
Herastrau Park is located nearby the National Village Museum and it is the largest park in
Bucharest.
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3. Ateneul Roman - http://fge.org.ro/ro/ateneul-roman.html
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest, and a landmark of the
city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of
the "George Enescu" Philharmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music
festival. In front of the building there is a small park and a statue of Romanian poet Mihai
Eminescu.
Recognized as a symbol of Romanian culture, the building has been inscribed in 2007 on the
list of sites included in European Heritage Label.
Address: Franklin Street, no. 1-3
Location: see red arrow
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4. Cișmigiu Gardens (Parcul Cismigiu) – a public park near the center of Bucharest, a
traditional meeting spot.
Location: see red arrow
5. The National Museum of Art of Romania - http://www.mnar.arts.ro/Home
It hosts a Gallery of European Art, but also the National Art Gallery - the Gallery of
Romanian Medieval Art, the Gallery of Romanian Modern Art and the Treasury.
It is located in the former Royal Palace in Revolution Square. The building was
completed in 1937.
Address: Calea Victoriei Street, no. 49-53
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00 a.m. - 18.00 p.m.
Location:
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