In the history of Romanian culture, there are teachers who have remained in the memory of generations not only through the books they wrote or the ideas they promoted, but above all through the people they shaped. Aron Pumnul was one such teacher. A linguist, philologist, literary historian, teacher... Read more
Every summer, the night sky offers one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena visible to the naked eye: the Perseid meteor shower. In 2026, the phenomenon can also be observed from Bucharest, although the city’s light pollution considerably reduces the number of meteors that can be seen. The... Read more
At the end of the 19th century, Bucharest was going through one of the most spectacular periods in its history. Romania's capital was beginning to acquire the appearance of a great European city, while Calea Victoriei was becoming the main boulevard of the aristocracy, diplomacy, and high society. D... Read more
Zlătari Church is one of the oldest churches in Romania's capital, a monument that has survived for nearly four centuries despite fires, earthquakes, demolitions, and the urban transformations that have repeatedly reshaped Bucharest. Hidden today among the modern buildings on Calea Victoriei, the ch... Read more
The weekend of August 8–9, 2026 comes with a rich offer of events for Bucharest residents who choose to stay in the city, as well as for tourists in the Capital. Even though the month of August is associated with holidays, Bucharest continues to be animated by theatre performances, concerts, sports... Read more
În 1910, the automobile was still a rarity on the streets of Bucharest, and the sound of its engine attracted the attention of passersby just as much as today's most spectacular supercars do. At a time when transportation was dominated by horse-drawn carriages and traffic regulations were only begin... Read more
In the heart of Bucharest, on the famous Calea Victoriei, stands the imposing Casa Capșa, a place steeped in history, elegance, and stories that have endured through generations. Located opposite the National Military Circle, the building still preserves the refinement of a bygone era, when Buchares... Read more
At the beginning of the 20th century, Bucharest was going through one of the most important periods of transformation in its history. The city was expanding at a rapid pace, its population was increasing year after year, and problems related to infrastructure, sanitation, transportation, and housing... Read more
Few figures in Romania's interwar history generated as much controversy as Aristide Blank. Regarded by some as a visionary of the Romanian banking system and by others as the symbol of financial influence exerted over the political class, the son of the renowned banker Mauriciu Blank was involved in... Read more
For nearly two centuries, Colțea Tower was the tallest structure in Bucharest and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. Built during a period when the capital of Wallachia was beginning to acquire an urban appearance, the tower dominated the skyline with its imposing silhouette and could be... Read more