Upscale terrace coffee and cocktail bar, just south of Dolce Vita on the western side of the lake across from Snagov village, attracting a glamorous boating crowd and their entourage. Relax on lakeside sofas and gaze out over lovely Snagov Lake.
El Capitan
Bucharest
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19.99 MILES
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18.25 MILES
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21.28 MILES
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Nearby Bucharest attractions
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On Snagov Lake's western shore you’ll see an impressive-looking villa, Snagov Palace. It was built by Prince Nicolae, brother of King Carol II, in neo…
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16.95 MILES
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