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Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse

Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse
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Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse is a fork-shaped, glass-covered arcade in central Bucharest that links Calea Victoriei with the historic Lipscani district. Designed by architect Felix Xenopol and inaugurated in 1891, the passage was built around the Pesht Hotel, whose owner refused to sell, resulting in its distinctive two-wing layout. Named after the original property owners—Mihalache Macca and Xavier Vilacrosse, Bucharest’s former chief architect—the passage reflects French architectural influence and was once home to the city’s first Stock Exchange. During the communist era, it was renamed Pasajul Bijuteria, or Jewelry Store Passage, before reclaiming its original name in 1990. Today, its yellow-tinted glass roof bathes the space in warm light, creating a relaxed atmosphere filled with cafés, bistros, and bars. Popular with locals and tourists alike, Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse offers a charming blend of history, architecture, and urban leisure in the heart of Romania’s capital.

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Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse is a unique fork-shaped, yellow glass-covered pedestrian passageway located in central Bucharest. It connects Calea Victoriei, one of the city's main avenues, with the historic Lipscani district near the National Bank of Romania. The passage was designed by architect Felix Xenopol and opened in 1891, replacing the former Câmpineanu Inn that stood on the site. Its distinctive two-tined shape resulted from the Pesht Hotel in the center refusing to be sold, so the passage splits and surrounds it. The ground floor was originally intended for shops with rentable rooms above. Named after the two old owners—Xavier Vilacrosse, Bucharest’s chief architect from 1840 to 1848, and Mihalache Macca, his brother-in-law—the passage historically hosted Bucharest's first Stock Exchange House. Between 1950 and 1990, it was known as Pasajul Bijuteria ("Jewelry Store Passage") due to its many jewelry shops before restoring its original name.

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