Second Anchor Grup mall to open October 27

Bucharest’s second shopping mall, Plaza Romania, will open on October 27, with total funds allocated to the project having reached about 45 million euros, said Ali Ergun Ergen, chief executive of Anchor Grup, the owner of the complex. “If our estimates are correct, we expect 15 million visitors at Plaza Romania each year. I believe the complex will attract a large number of people at first, considering its novelty value. The market will then stabilise,” Ergen added. Anchor Grup also owns Bucuresti Mall, which is located in the Vitan area and opened in 1999. Investment in this complex amounted to over $45 million. Bucuresti Mall covers more than 50,000 sqm and is home to 120 shops. Plaza Romania is located close to the Lujerului underpass and covers approx. 100,000 sqm. It will have around 160 shops. Anchor Grup is the shopping centre division of the Turkish FIBA Group. Mediafax