
Floreasca () is a district in
Bucharest
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,
Romania
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, in
Sector 2. Its name comes from
Lake Floreasca, which is situated in the north of the neighborhood. The
Floreasca Hospital is also situated in the neighborhood, in its southern part. Floreasca is considered an upper class area.
The neighborhood was built on a former landfill site. It is mainly composed of small apartment blocks of 3-4 floors, and has many green areas. Its population density is lower than other parts of Bucharest. In 2008, work at the
Floreasca City Center started in the area, which was completed in 2013.
In recent years, the desire of developers to increasingly build in the neighborhood has led to conflicts with the residents.
Office buildings
Here is a list of the tallest office buildings:
*
Floreasca City Center - Sky Tower, the tallest building in Bucharest and Romania.
*
Nusco Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Bucharest
*Global Worth Tower
References
External links
Floreasca District on the mapFloreasca Hospital Website
{{Quarters Bucharest
Districts of Bucharest