The Charming Lipscani Area Bucharest, Romania

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One of the nicest, up and coming area in Bucharest is the old historical area called Lipscani. In the 1400s, merchants and craftsmen established shops and guilds in this section which became known as "Lipscani," so named for German traders from Lipsca or Leiptzig.

Streets took on the names of the guilds similar to other medieval towns. There would be a street of blacksmiths, furriers, etc. and this mix is reflected in the different architectural styles; everything from Baroque to Art Nouveau.

Between the remains of the Old Princely Court built in the 15th century by Vlad Tepes (also known as Vlad Dracula - you know who he is thanks to Bram Stoker), Manuc's Inn and the Beer Cart Restaurant built in 1879, there is plenty to see. Lipscani has to be even more beautiful and enjoyable in the summer with its many restaurants and outdoor tables.