The Old Town is located in the center of Bucharest , Romania, and is known for its nightlife.
5-643: Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard crosses the historic center from north to south, dividing this area into two approximately equal parts. Also in this perimeter is the beginning of the Calea Moșilor. In addition to the 48 streets, between which are the following streets: Lipscani , Șelari, Covaci, Doamnei, Stavropoleos, Franceză, Șepcari, in the historic center there are also three entrances, three passages and five squares or squares. 44°25′52″N 26°06′03″E / 44.43111°N 26.10083°E / 44.43111; 26.10083 This Romanian location article
10-687: A pedestrian zone. Known mainly for its restaurants and bars, including the Caru' cu Bere , a few shops, that feel out of place such as H&M , Adidas and Yves Rocher , have begun to appear in the area, slowly turning Lipscani into a commercial shopping district as well. One should pay attention to the architecture, the mix of neglected buildings and coquette facades but also to the uneven pavement. Even without high heels one risks to trip. 44°25′54.59″N 26°6′5.93″E / 44.4318306°N 26.1016472°E / 44.4318306; 26.1016472 This Romanian road or road transport-related article
15-470: A trade ( Blănari = Furriers street, Șelari = Saddlemakers street, etc.). During the Communist period , the whole area was scheduled to be demolished, but this never came to fruition. The district became neglected, but nowadays is the most attractive area for tourists of all Bucharest. As of 2013, many of the buildings were restored. In the early 21st century, much of the district has been transformed into
20-535: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lipscani Lipscani is a street and a district of Bucharest , Romania , which from the Middle Ages to the early 19th century was the most important commercial area of the city and Wallachia . It is located near the ruins of the old Princely Court built by Vlad III the Impaler . It was named after Leipzig ( Lipsca in 17th century Romanian ), as that
25-402: Was the origin of many of the wares that could be found on the main street. The word lipscan (singular of lipscani ) meant trader who brought his wares from Western Europe . All trades were found in the area, including goldsmiths , hatters , shoemakers , tanners , saddlemakers , etc., many guilds (or isnafuri ) having their own street: even nowadays, the nearby streets bear the name of
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