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Where to dispose of bulky waste for free in Bucharest. The rules for each sector

An old sofa should not be left next to the communal bins simply because it does not fit inside them. The same applies to a mattress, a dismantled wardrobe or the refrigerator you have just replaced. Bucharest has dedicated collection systems for these types of waste, including free options, but the... Read more

Need a doctor at the weekend? Where to go in Bucharest without heading straight to the ER

A fever that starts on Saturday evening, a respiratory infection that gets worse or a medical problem that does not seem serious enough to call 112 but cannot wait until Monday. In situations like these, a hospital emergency room is not the only option in Bucharest.The capital also has out-of-hours... Read more

When elevators were a luxury in Bucharest. How they changed the way people lived in the city

Today, in an eight- or ten-storey apartment building, the elevator is so ordinary that we tend to notice it only when it stops working. In Bucharest a century ago, things were very different. The elevator was one of the technologies announcing the arrival of a new kind of city, with taller buildings... Read more

5 Places in and Around Bucharest Where Kids Can See Animals Up Close

For a child growing up in the city, seeing a cow up close, spending a few minutes with a pony or trying to spot birds through binoculars can turn an ordinary outing into a memorable experience. And you do not necessarily need to visit the zoo to make that happen.There are several places in and aroun... Read more

Fabric Works: Materials from a textile factory in Galați become contemporary art in a new Bucharest exhibition

Nine artists from Romania have taken part in two artistic residencies at a textile factory in Galați, working directly with production materials, unused stock and unfinished objects. The results of this process will be presented in Fabric Works, a contemporary art exhibition opening on October 10, 2... Read more

An autumn day out with your child in Bucharest for under 100 lei: 5 affordable weekend ideas

A museum visit, a few hours outdoors or a free creative workshop can be enough to fill a weekend with your child in Bucharest. And you don't need to spend hundreds of lei to make it happen. With a budget of 100 lei for one adult and one child, you can plan an entire day out, including a snack a... Read more

7 day trips from Bucharest that are even better in autumn than in summer

You don’t have to drive all the way to the Prahova Valley to see autumn outside Bucharest, nor spend half the day in the car. Within roughly 30 to 90 minutes of the capital, you’ll find forests, lakes, monasteries built on islands, historic estates and vineyards that are particularly worth visiting... Read more

Mimosas, the Bucharest restaurant where the entire menu is gluten-free. From burgers and bread to tiramisu

When you have a child with celiac disease, eating out in Bucharest turns from a matter of taste into a risk assessment. Most places have a small, discreetly marked section with two or three “adaptable” options – a salad without croutons, a pizza with a “special” crust ordered a day in advance. We ar... Read more

Experiences in Bucharest for people who don’t like museums: from pottery and escape rooms to karting and virtual reality

You can spend an entire weekend in Bucharest without setting foot in a museum – and without limiting yourself to restaurants, shopping malls or cinemas. The city has places where you can paint pottery, drive an electric kart, solve an escape room, try climbing, step into a virtual reality game or le... Read more