Macca-Villacrosse Passage
Pasajul Macca-Villacrosse
A horseshoe-shaped glass-roofed arcade built in 1891, its yellow glass ceiling packed with hookah lounges and cafés for a nostalgic atmosphere.
The Macca-Villacrosse Passage was built in 1891, linking Calea Victoriei with the Old Town. It has a horseshoe plan and a yellow glass roof, so when sunlight filters through, the whole arcade glows warmly. Lining both sides are Turkish-style hookah lounges, cafés and small restaurants, and the lights and smoke in the evening create a distinctive atmosphere. Entry is free and it is open all day. It is a two-minute walk north of the CEC Palace and can be a detour into the Old Town.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops about 10:00 to 02:00 next day)
Nearby sights
- Caru' cu Bere
- Stavropoleos Monastery
- CEC Palace
- Cărturești Carusel
- Lipscani Old Town
- Old Princely Court
- Manuc's Inn
- Revolution Square