This summer, I believe the most frequent question I asked myself was: What should I do in the city I know so well? Here are some suggestions to spice up your life in Cluj-Napoca. 😉
If you are fed up with the everyday breakfast you have at home and want to start your morning differently, a good place for brunch would be Roots Urban Tastery. It’s the perfect spot to daydream your life away. My go-to choice is ’Avo Garden’, next to a fresh cup of coffee.
After you have finally fully woken up, you must definitely go sightseeing. Here are three exciting options that you can do alone, to have a moment with yourself, or together with a loved one.
- History is an important part of each one of us. It is what shapes our society, so it is our duty to understand and respect it. The Jewish Museum, ’Muzeon’, is the place where hundreds of Jews are honored. It’s a necessary and unique experience which each one of us should go through to better understand those times.
- Like history, art has its special place in the admiration and understanding of life. White Cuib is the place where feelings don’t have to be spoken out loud to be understood. It is a private art gallery which gives countless artists the opportunity to express themselves and showcase their talent and views.
- The Reactor Theater is the place where brilliant minds have created countless wonderful performances of soulful words. Reactor is an organization which helps Cluj-Napoca grow through its theater. You need to take a look at the indescribable work of these young stars!
For lunch, I decided to combine practicality with pleasure. So, I’m suggesting a brilliant pasta place right next to the first mentioned attraction. The Tortelli restaurant makes the best Aglio Olio e Peperoncino pasta that I have ever tasted. It is my go to place because it’s not only toothsome, but the unique people and the overall great atmosphere leave you with an exquisite aftertaste.
Tea, coffee and painting are three things that relax me at any time of the day and Ceramic Cafe offers them all. I believe that, after such a tasty lunch, giving your imagination free reign for a few hours is the ideal activity. This is the all-time place where caffeine and creativity go hand in hand!
Finally, we arrived at my favorite part: dinner. Now, I want to offer you two of my favorite options, both devilishly delicious.
- Samsara Foodhouse is the one restaurant with the perfect summer outdoor terrace. It only serves vegetarian food, but coming from someone who eats meat, this restaurant offers a huge variety. My personal favourite is their guacamole.
- My second go-to, a classic, yet still one of my all-time favorites: Storia, the restaurant with the best pizza in town. The fairytale-like atmosphere, the imposing architecture surrounding it and, finally but most importantly, the unique culinary taste give you the impression that you are truly dining in Italy.
To end the evening right, one of the most known and beloved activities of the Cluj-Napoca residents is walking up the Cetățuia Hill. It’s a special feeling when you reach the top and take a breath of peace, feeling on top of the world. Although it can sometimes get crowded, especially during the hot season, it will always hold a special place in my heart.
So, what will you be doing in Cluj-Napoca this fall?
