Located at 151 Calea Victoriei, Filipescu-Cesianu House is one of the few aristocratic residences from Bucharest’s Belle Époque that has preserved its original elegance. Built between 1846 and 1850 for the Filipescu family and redesigned in 1892 by lawyer Constantin Cesianu, the building stands out through its refined details, imperial-style roof,...
Victory Square (Piața Victoriei) is one of the largest and most important squares in Bucharest, located in Sector 1. It plays a significant role in the city’s life, being a major transport hub and an iconic location in the capital. The square has witnessed many historical events, including the 1989 Revolution, making it a symbol of the struggle for...
The National Music College "George Enescu" in Bucharest is a prestigious institution dedicated to music education, offering programs for primary, secondary and high school. Students benefit from a complex education, combining the study of musical instruments with theoretical and cultural subjects. Over the years, students of the college have won nu...
Cinema Muzeul Țăranului, also known as Cinema MȚR, is one of Bucharest’s key venues for independent cinema, documentaries, and contemporary Romanian film. Located inside the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, on Monetăriei Street near Piața Victoriei, the cinema has a clearly defined profile: auteur filmmaking, social and political themes, cu...
Located right on Calea Griviței, in the northern part of the capital, , Hotel Dunărea stands sealed shut. It’s a massive, decaying structure—peeling facade, shattered windows, metal barricades at the entrance. Once a functioning state-run hotel, now a long-abandoned carcass, neglected by every institution that should’ve dealt with it.
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Matache Square is a historic market area in northern central Bucharest, near Gara de Nord. Its old market hall, built in the 19th century, was partially demolished in the 2010s, a decision that sparked public protests and debates about heritage protection. Today, the space functions as a smaller agro-food market, with stalls selling vegetables, fru...
Tucked away on a quiet street near Piața Victoriei, Karuna Studio offers a warm, personal space for reformer Pilates, yoga, and postural correction exercises. The atmosphere is intimate, with attention to detail and a focus on functional balance and recovery. Classes are led by skilled instructors who emphasize technique, breathwork, and individual...
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (MȚR) is one of the most important cultural institutions in Romania dedicated to traditional rural life. Housed in a heritage building in Neo-Romanian architectural style, the museum features an impressive collection of authentic artifacts: from folk costumes and painted icons to tools, furniture, and eve...
Located on Ion Mihalache Boulevard 15–17, near Piața Victoriei, this space blends private offices with open-plan work areas, in a layout inspired by the local creative community. The design features vintage furniture, natural materials, and generous communal spaces, following Design Thinking principles to foster collaboration. Members benefit from...
The annual fairs organized by the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (MȚR) form a well-structured cultural calendar dedicated to promoting traditional crafts, contemporary creativity, and authentic, meaningful consumption. Each season offers a new opportunity for artisans, collectors, creators, and the urban public to connect through living he...