In Bucharest, eating out can mean anything from grabbing a quick shawarma to enjoying a multi-course tasting menu in a refined setting. Prices vary widely, and the balance between what you pay and what you get isn’t always obvious.Fast foodShawarma is still one of the most popular choices. A small wrap usually costs around 25–30 lei, while a larger...
No other period in modern Romanian history brought such devastating losses to cultural and spiritual heritage as the systematization plan imposed by Nicolae Ceaușescu after the 1977 earthquake. Massive demolitions targeted not only entire residential neighborhoods but also churches, historical monuments, and architectural ensembles of great value....
In Bucharest’s industrial landscape, few buildings have managed to survive the decades with the same strength and history as Hala Laminor. It is part of the famous “Malaxa” industrial complex, founded in 1921 by the Romanian-Greek industrialist Nicolae Malaxa, a visionary of Romanian industry. Initially, the complex included only a repair workshop...
Bucharest has become one of the most dynamic cities in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of modern retail development over the past two decades. No fewer than 30 shopping centers, with an average leasable retail area of 39,000 square meters, have been built in the capital, excluding traditional stores such as Cocor or Unirea Shopping Center. Toda...
Bucharest is a city of contrasts, of layers of history laid one over another, and of neighborhoods that have repeatedly changed their identity. A telling example is Militari, located in the western part of the capital. Today, Militari is seen as one of the most populated and dynamic areas of Sector 6, but few know that its story began in a complete...
On the streets of Bucharest, many names of historical figures remain immortalized. They are not merely orientation signs but true landmarks of memory, meant to keep alive the gratitude toward those who, through sacrifice and vision, shaped the path toward Romania’s modernity and national unity. Among these figures is General Christian Tell, a man o...
A recent incident in Bucharest has brought back into discussion the challenges and experiences of foreign workers living in Romania. Rehan, an Asian delivery worker, spoke openly about how he adapted to life in the capital and how he perceives Romanians after spending several years here. His statements sparked numerous reactions online, where thous...
In Bucharest’s recent history, few events have shaken public opinion as profoundly as the triple murder that took place on Miniș Street in the summer of 1997. What seemed to be just another apartment in a block of flats in the Titan neighborhood suddenly turned into a place of terror, nicknamed by the press “The House of Horrors.” A crime that shat...
On May 3, 1891, King Carol I addressed a letter to Emanoil Florescu, then President of the Council of Ministers. The document, which can be regarded as the true founding act, recorded the sovereign’s wish to establish an institution “for the benefit of university youth from all faculties in the country, endowed with a library that would always be o...
In recent years, Bucharest has become a cosmopolitan city not only through its architecture and lifestyle but also through its culinary scene. From traditional Romanian restaurants preserving authentic recipes to international dining, fine dining, street food, and trendy cafés, the Romanian capital offers an impressive variety for every taste and b...