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
The history of Bucharest is closely connected to the activity of mayors who managed to radically change the image of the city in a surprisingly short period of time. Among them was cavalry General Victor Dombrovski, one of the most efficient mayors of the Romanian capital during the interwar period.... Read more
Few historical monuments in Bucharest manage to combine the city's aristocratic past with the cultural and social life of the present as harmoniously as Ghica-Tei Palace. Located at 3-5 Doamna Ghica Street, on the shore of Lake Tei, the building is one of the oldest preserved boyar and princely resi... Read more
August is one of the liveliest periods of the year in Bucharest. Although many residents choose to go on holiday, the Romanian capital continues to offer a wide range of concerts, festivals, and cultural events held outdoors. Parks, historic gardens, and public spaces become gathering places for lov... Read more
Few Romanian historians have influenced the way the nation's past is understood as profoundly as Alexandru Dimitrie Xenopol. A rigorous researcher, respected professor, jurist, philosopher, and publicist, Xenopol was one of the scholars who laid the foundations of modern Romanian historiography. His... Read more
Few personalities have influenced painting, photography, and historical documentation to the same extent as Carol Popp de Szathmari. Considered one of the most important artists of nineteenth-century Romania, he is internationally recognized as the world's first war photojournalist, a pioneer who un... Read more
August is one of the best times to discover Bucharest without spending large amounts of money. Although many residents leave the city for their holidays, the Romanian capital remains vibrant, and numerous parks, museums, cultural events, and public spaces offer affordable activities for people of al... Read more
Few people walking along Nicolae Kirilov Street in Bucharest’s Sector 2 today stop to wonder who the man behind the name on the street signs was. At first glance, his name is not as well known as those of Romania’s great playwrights, actors, or directors. However, Nicolae Kirilov played an important... Read more