Das armenische Viertel

It is an old and original neighborhood of Bucharest located between the Carol I Bvd, Maria Rosetti Street and Calea Mosilor Bvd. One of the most beautiful areas of the Old Town. It can be easily reached by bus or tram (Armeneasca station) or by metro (Piata Universitatii metro station and then 5-10 minutes on foot). This route started and ended near the Armenian Church, going on Armeneasca Street then crossing the streets of the neighborhood, in a rainy day. In this area the Armenians lived, a numerous community in Bucharest in the 16th century but small today. There is a very little traffic, no tourists around and a local atmosphere. A complicated but fascinating network of streets. Old buildings with a Neo-Romanian architecture (renovated or not). The Armenian Church (a historical monument, built in traditional Armenian style between 1911-1915 and carefully preserved), with the Dudian Museum (Museum of the Armenian Community, free entrance) and an interesting library (with a lot of documents about the Armenian population) located in its courtyard. The Melik House (the oldest house in Bucharest, representative for the traditional Romanian architecture, hosting now the Theodor Pallady Museum). Some restaurants, cafes and teahouses. Some beautiful orthodox churches. History, beauties, heritage, proof of cultural mix. Good to know: The Armeneasca Street Festival - an annual festival, in July, free entrance. The public can also visit the inside of the Armenian Church and learn about the history of this Bucharest community (even learn to decipher writing in Armenian characters)