The Universul Palace, located in the center of Bucharest, is a historical building of great importance, originally known as the headquarters of the "Universul" newspaper, one of the most influential newspapers in interwar Romania. Built between 1926 and 1930, the palace impresses with its neoclassical architecture and elaborate ornamental details,...
Revolution Square in the center of Bucharest is a place of profound historical and symbolic importance for Romania. Although originally traditionally known as Palace Square and Republic Square, as well as Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Square, it was later renamed Revolution Square after the scene of the 1989 Revolution.
On December 21, 1989, Nicolae Ceau...
The CEC Palace, located on Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, is one of the city's most emblematic buildings. Designed by the French architect Paul Gottereau in neoclassical and baroque style and built between 1897 and 1900, the building was conceived to serve as the headquarters of the House of Savings and Consignments (CEC).
While the CEC Palace sta...
The Romanian Athenaeum is a monument of elegance and culture. Built nearly 150 years ago, between 1886 and 1888, the Romanian Athenaeum is one of the capital's most important tourist attractions and one of the most famous meeting places for art and culture lovers from all over the world.
In the 19th century, in the context of the search for nation...
St. Anthony Church, located in Bucharest’s Old Town, is considered the oldest church in the city, dating back to the 16th century. It has been rebuilt several times throughout history and once served as a royal church, where the rulers of Wallachia were crowned.
Situated next to the Old Princely Court, the church impresses with its Brâncovenesc-sty...
Behind modest walls, the Armenian Cemetery in Sector 2 holds the lives and legacies of a community that quietly shaped the city. Here rest members of Bucharest’s Armenian minority—a group that, while small in number, played a significant role in the city’s economic and cultural development.
Many of those buried were merchants, craftsmen, tradespeop...
The Triumphal Arch in Bucharest, located on Kiseleff Road, is an iconic monument built to celebrate Romania's victory in the First World War and the Great Union of 1918. Originally inaugurated in 1922 and rebuilt in 1936, the arch measures 27 meters high and is decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs by famous sculptors such as Constantin Barasch...
Comana Monastery is an important Orthodox monastic settlement located in Giurgiu County, about 40 km south of Bucharest. Initially founded in 1461 by Vlad the Impaler, the monastery was rebuilt in the 16th century by the nobleman Radu Șerban and has since remained a place of prayer, reflection, and history.
The monastery is also believed to be the...
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...