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Bucharest in November: where to escape the cold between film, art, and stand-up

When the days grow short, the air turns damp, and the city seems trapped in a permanent shade of grey, Bucharest retreats indoors. The streets empty out, but cultural life stays alive — only now it hides under domes, in cinemas, museums, and small clubs where laughter warms the air better than any radiator. November is the perfect month for spaces...

What happened in Bucharest during the November 10, 1940 earthquake — a part of history erased forever

On November 10, 1940, Romania experienced one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded in the 20th century. The quake struck at 3:39 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in the Vrancea Mountains region, at an estimated depth between 133 and 150 kilometers. According to most sources, its magnitude ranged between 7.4 and 7.7 on the Richter sc...

Darvari Skete, an oasis of peace in the heart of Bucharest. The history of one of Romania’s most beautiful monasteries

In the midst of the bustling center of Bucharest, hidden among modern buildings and narrow streets, lies one of the most peaceful and spiritually rich places in the capital: Darvari Skete. Located at 3 Schitul Darvari Street, in Sector 2, this small monastery impresses through its simplicity and beauty, as well as through its history that spans nea...

King Ferdinand, the first and only love of Elena Văcărescu. Her heart broke when the prince chose the throne of Romania

Among the great love stories that marked the history of Romania, the one between Prince Ferdinand and Elena Văcărescu remains one of the most moving and tragic. It is the story of an impossible love, of a woman who lived and died devoted to a single man, and of a prince who, torn between heart and duty, chose the crown instead of love.A forbidden l...

The history of Apărătorii Patriei neighborhood, the community of war veterans and families of fallen Romanian soldiers

In the southern part of Bucharest, where the noise of the modern city meets echoes of the past, lies Apărătorii Patriei — a place that carries, in both its name and spirit, the memory of Romanian heroes. Although today it is a bustling urban area filled with apartment blocks, busy streets, and modern life, its beginnings were humble and deeply symb...

Major Ion Coravu, the Romanian hero of Mărăști in the First World War, has a street named after him in Bucharest

In the history of Romania, there are heroic figures who shaped the nation’s destiny through courage, devotion, and sacrifice. Among these remarkable individuals stands Major Ion Coravu, one of the lesser-known heroes of World War I, who played a key role in one of the most important battles in the history of the Romanian Army — the Battle of Mărășt...

Air pollution in November: how toxic Bucharest becomes once the heating season begins

With the arrival of cold weather, Bucharest slips under an invisible blanket of pollutants. The smell of smoke and the heavy air are not seasonal impressions, but direct consequences of higher thermal energy consumption, congested traffic, and atmospheric conditions that prevent toxic substances from dispersing.When the air profile changesNovember...

The history of the National Children’s Palace in Bucharest: from the Pioneers’ Palace to today’s center of non-formal education

The National Children’s Palace in Bucharest stands today as a symbol of non-formal education and the creativity of young generations, but its story began more than seven decades ago. In a period of social and ideological reconstruction, on April 1, 1949, the Pioneers’ Palace was established, one of Romania’s first institutions dedicated to compleme...

Boema Garden, the Summer Theater in Bucharest Where Romances and Light Music Were “Born”

When we think of the “summer gardens” of Bucharest, our imagination immediately turns to Boema Garden, a place that was, in fact, a true summer theater. In reality, the term summer garden referred to numerous small or larger establishments arranged around restaurants, neighborhood bars, or taverns, spaces that often did not exceed a few square mete...

The Great Earthquake of 1802: Bucharest Shaken at 8 on the Richter Scale

Throughout the centuries, Bucharest has faced numerous trials, struck by devastating fires, floods, plague epidemics, and powerful earthquakes. The city, constantly evolving, has learned to rise from its own suffering. Among all the calamities that shook it, the earthquake of 1802—called by contemporaries “The Great Earthquake”—remained deeply impr...