Fort 13 Jilava, built in the 19th century as part of the Brialmont fortification system surrounding Bucharest, was converted after 1907 into a military and political prison. Located in Jilava, Ilfov County (just outside Bucharest), it became a detention center for political prisoners, members of the Iron Guard, and later, for opponents of the commu...
Mogoșoaia Palace, located just 15 km from Bucharest, is one of the most impressive historical monuments in Romania. Built in 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, the palace is an outstanding example of the Brâncovenesque style, combining Renaissance, Ottoman and Baroque elements.
🏰 What can you visit at Mogoșoaia Palace?
The main building, with it...
Cernica Monastery, located just 14 km from Bucharest in Ilfov County, is one of Romania's most significant Orthodox religious sites. Founded in 1608 by the nobleman Cernica Știrbei, the monastery sits on the shore of Lake Cernica, offering a picturesque landscape and a serene atmosphere for prayer and reflection.
⛪ What Can You Discover at Cernic...
Henri Coandă International Airport, widely known as Otopeni, is Romania’s busiest and most important airport, and the only one handling long-haul flights consistently. With over 14 million passengers per year, it should operate as a modern regional hub. In practice, it remains a transit point with aging infrastructure, limited space, and patchwork...
The "Marin Preda" Theoretical High School is an educational institution located in Sector 6 of Bucharest, established on September 1, 1999 by the merger of the General School no. 166 and the "Doamna Stanca" Theoretical High School. The high school building is located in a park between the Giulești and Crângași neighborhoods, with an old building co...
Therme Bucharest is a modern spa, wellness and water fun complex located in Balotești, Ilfov, just 10 minutes from Bucharest. Opened in 2016, Therme is the largest relaxation center of its kind in Europe, offering visitors thermal pools, themed saunas, water slides and wellness areas.🌴 Main areas:
Galaxy - aimed at families, with spectacular s...
Știrbei Palace in Buftea is an impressive historical monument located about 20 km from Bucharest, in Buftea, Ilfov. Built in 1863 by the Știrbei family, the palace blends Neo-Gothic architecture with classical elements, creating an aristocratic atmosphere.
🌿 What Can You Discover at Știrbei Palace?
The main building with spectacular architectural...
Hidden among the ancient forests of Vlăsia, just 30 km north of Bucharest, Ghica Palace in Căciulați is a lesser-known architectural gem with a story worth discovering. Built between 1830 and 1834 by Prince Alexandru Dimitrie Ghica, this neoclassical summer residence reflects the refined tastes of the Romanian aristocracy in the early 19th century....
Just 25 kilometers north of Bucharest, Lake Snagov stretches across 16 kilometers, making it the largest natural lake in Romania, with a surface area of 5.75 km². Surrounded by dense forest remnants of the old Codrii Vlăsiei, the lake is home to a remarkable biodiversity, including rare aquatic plants and protected bird species.
At its center lies...
Căldărușani Monastery is an important Orthodox religious site located in Ilfov County, about 25 km north of Bucharest, near Căldărușani Lake. Founded in 1638 by the ruler Matei Basarab, the monastery is a place of pilgrimage and a symbol of Romanian religious traditions.
The monastery is notable for its impressive architecture, with the main church...