Few Romanian actors had such a spectacular beginning to their careers as Radu Zaharescu. His artistic story seems to have been taken from a comedy script: a teenager of only 17 was about to step onto the stage for the first time in a show by the famous troupe led by Constantin Tănase, but, right dur... Read more
In the history of Romanian theater, there are actors whose careers go far beyond the boundaries of a single generation. Ion Finteșteanu was one of them. Actor, lyric artist, professor and film performer, he crossed more than six decades of Romanian stage history, becoming an emblematic presence of t... Read more
In the heart of Bucharest, at the intersection of Calea Victoriei and Episcopiei Street, stands today one of the capital’s best-known hotels: Athénée Palace, which became part of the InterContinental brand in 2023. The building is connected to the diplomatic, political, and social history of the cit... Read more
Approximately 20 kilometers from Bucharest, in a landscape where the forest, water, and tranquility create the impression of a world detached from the hustle and bustle of the capital, lies Pasărea Monastery. The monastic settlement in Brănești commune, Ilfov County, is one of the best-known places... Read more
The beginning of a new school year comes, almost every time, with a long shopping list: clothes for school days, shoes, a schoolbag, pencil case, notebooks, writing instruments, art supplies and all kinds of accessories that children consider essential. For parents, however, all these purchases can... Read more
Ștefan Tapalagă holds a special place in the history of Romanian theatre, cinema and entertainment. An actor with a distinctive expressiveness, endowed with spontaneity, intelligence on stage and an unmistakable sense of humour, he managed to create memorable characters both on stage and in front of... Read more
Approximately 35–40 kilometres from Bucharest, in a setting dominated by forest, water and rich vegetation, Comana Adventure Park is one of the destinations suitable for those who want to exchange the city's hustle and bustle for a day spent outdoors. Located within the Casa Comana estate, in Giurgi... Read more
Piața Obor is, without a doubt, one of Bucharest’s oldest and most dynamic commercial hubs. With a history reaching deep into past centuries, when the area was home to the famous “Moșilor Fair,” Obor has always preserved a vibrant mercantile spirit, characterized by the direct, noisy, and diverse in... Read more
For many Bucharest residents, the Unirea Store is simply one of the iconic buildings in the city center. It is a place that has been passed through by generations of people, whether for shopping, meeting friends, taking a walk through the city center, or, later on, for the restaurants and shops that... Read more
Today, Calea Victoriei is one of the best-known thoroughfares in Bucharest, but few of the buildings that Bucharest residents pass every day still preserve the image of the city of the past. Among the buildings that have disappeared forever is Hotel Splendid, one of the most important and elegant ho... Read more