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Victory Avenue – The boulevard of grand balls, charming evenings, and the opulence of old Bucharest

Victory Avenue, Bucharest's historic and cultural artery, is one of the oldest and most prestigious streets in Bucharest. As you walk along it, you will feel the atmosphere of old balls and coquettish evenings and you will better understand the opulence of Bucharest's bygone days.A symbol of the city's history, culture and elegance, this iconic art...

The Palace of Parliament: the greatest symbol of power, from its beginnings to the icon of Bucharest

Bucharest - the city steeped in history, watched over by the stone colossus - the Parliament Palace. Bucharest abounds in tourist attractions, witnesses to history, more or less well known. But if we are to talk about the Palace of Parliament - there is not a Romanian who does not know it, nor a foreigner who has walked through the streets of Bucha...

Dimitrie Guști National Village Museum: a window into Romanian traditions

If you love traditions and country life, or if you want to learn more about Romania's rural past, then you should not miss the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest The Village Museum is a fascinating place celebrating Romanian traditions and culture. Situated in the heart of Bucharest, this open-air museum offers a captivating insigh...

Cotroceni National Museum: a cultural treasure in the heart of the capital

The Cotroceni National Museum is one of Romania's most precious cultural jewels, located in the center of the capital, just a few steps away from the Cotroceni Palace, the official residence of the Romanian President. With its rich history and impressive collection, the museum is a fascinating destination for visitors from all over the world.Built...

5 reasons to explore Bucharest – a capital with a twist

We already know that Bucharest boasts the second largest building in the world in terms of surface area, and that it is often associated with the gorgeous capital of France, but what makes it even more special? Why is Romania's capital charming and why does it deserve a top place on the list of cities to visit?The contrast between old and new - Buc...

Botanical Garden: serenity and beauty right in the city center

Bucharest is a colorful city, a mosaic of old and new, a place of dance between historic brick buildings and glass skyscrapers. It's a city where past and future shake hands on a street corner, and in the midst of this contrast, nature and greenery make their place in a space created more than 150 years ago - the Dimitrie Brandza Botanical Garden!B...

The tallest building in Bucharest. SkyTower, symbol of strength and confidence in the urban future

Bucharest is not the capital of skyscrapers, but that doesn't mean it can't boast tall buildings that put the capital on the map of cities with futuristic buildings. In the heart of the city stands a column of glass and steel, an emblem of architectural progress and modernity: SkyTower, the tallest building in Bucharest, where 10 high-speed elevato...

The Romanian Athenaeum: A Jewel of Elegance and Culture in Central Bucharest

The Romanian Athenaeum stands imposingly in the heart of Bucharest as a symbol of Romania's rich cultural history and architectural elegance. Built almost 150 years ago, between 1886 and 1888, this impressive monument is one of the capital's most important tourist attractions and one of the most famous meeting places for art and culture lovers from...

160 years of the University of Bucharest: A cultural and academic landmark

The University of Bucharest (UB) has been a true cultural resource for over 150 years. Hundreds of thousands of students have built the foundations of their careers on the benches of the University in the center of the capital, helping to build a better and more valuable Romania.University of Bucharest. HistoryThe University of Bucharest, the secon...

Xenofon - The street in Bucharest that no car has ever driven on

If you leave the house at rush hour, you might as well call Bucharest the City of Cars and no one would argue. The streets are clogged with cars, so drivers are forced to cover 20-minute routes every 2 hours. But in all this urban gridlock, there's one street that no car has ever set foot on. And no, not because it's too narrow, but because it's a...