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Cărturești Carusel

Bucharest, Romania

About Cărturești Carusel

The most beautiful bookshop in Europe — a restored 19th-century bank in the Old Town with six levels of white-painted galleries, spiral staircases, and 10,000 books, plus a top-floor café with views over the historic quarter. Come for the coffee and stay until closing.

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📍Str. Lipscani 55, Bucharest

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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