Study: Romanians believe the Old Town is the capital's main attraction

The Old Town in considered to be the main attraction of Romania’s capital, according to a study conducted by the City Grill group of restaurants. Over 80% of respondents believe the Old Town is the main place to go out in Bucharest, and this is also the destination they choose when inviting friends from abroad. This area is expected to continue to develop and attract more visitors, and thus to remain the main attraction of the Romanian capital in the following years, according to the study. Also, over 80% of respondents say that the Old Town is the area with most restaurants in Bucharest, while 68% see this area as the place with the most entertainment options. Almost 90% say that you can see more foreigners in this area lately. According to the study, this is due to the lower prices compared to other European capitals and the vibrant nightlife. “The large inflow of foreigners, the cosmopolitan design of the bars and the increasingly better services are the main reasons while half of the respondents see the Old Town as an “Western area”,” according to City Grill. Romanians also prefer the traditional food, reveals the study. Almost 80% of respondents prefer Romanian food products, while 65% consider this food is healthy. The research was conducted online in May, on a sample of 765 respondents, representative for Bucharest, for the 18-50 years segment. Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com