Lipscani is Bucharest historic heart and most vibrant neighborhood, dating back to the 15th century when it served as the main commercial district of Wallachia. Named after Leipzig (Lipsca in Romanian), where many goods originated, the area features winding cobblestone streets lined with Art Nouveau, Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. Once a no-go area, it transformed after 2000 into Bucharest liveliest entertainment district with hundreds of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Key attractions include the ruins of Curtea Veche (Old Princely Court built by Vlad the Impaler), beautiful Stavropoleos C...