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University Square, Bucharest: symbol of the revolution and the cultural heart of the Capital

The University Square, located in the center of Bucharest, is probably the best known square in Romania, constituting "kilometer zero" of the country's road network. Situated in the center of Bucharest, it is perhaps the most representative place of the capital, built in a style that encourages urban modernization and with strong Parisian influence...

Colțea Hospital: a health pioneer in Bucharest, for over three centuries

Colțea Hospital is one of the oldest and most renowned medical institutions in Bucharest, Romania, with a long history and a major significance in the development of the Romanian health system. Founded in the 18th century, Colțea Hospital had from the very beginning the status of a city hospital (not a simple ward) operating according to the Europe...

Top 5 Universities in Bucharest: A Guide to the most prestigious higher education institutions

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, stands as a vibrant educational hub in Eastern Europe, with a rich tradition of academic excellence. The city is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the country, each offering a unique character and set of advantages that attract students from all over the world. If you're considering continuing y...

„Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest: tradition and excellence in medical education

The „Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest is a landmark institution in the field of medical education in Romania, with an impressive tradition spanning over 160 years. This university has been the birthplace of generations of doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and healthcare professionals who have made significant contributio...

Who was Mina Minovici, the doctor who founded Romanian forensic medicine and the institute that today bears his name

The name Mina Minovici is synonymous with the beginnings of Romanian forensic medicine, and his contributions remain fundamental to this field. Yet few people know the details of his professional journey, the difficult path he took to become one of the most important doctors of his time.Childhood and the making of an exceptional destinyHe was born...

Famous park names: Nicolae Basilescu, the politician who invented Romanian champagne

Nicolae Basilescu, born on January 1, 1860, in Urlați, Prahova County, was not just a law professor or politician of his time. His life perfectly illustrated the profile of a complex man, with a vision far beyond the academic or political sphere. The beginnings of a remarkable destinyBasilescu trained as a jurist in Bucharest, and he completed his...

Cinematic Bucharest: famous films shot in the capital

Bucharest has never been just a backdrop. Over the decades, the capital has played many roles — a Soviet city, a grimy Paris, a post-apocalyptic setting, and sometimes even a recognizable version of itself, seen through a raw, honest, or poetic lens. Film has offered the city the chance to reinvent its identity and hide its scars beneath the glow o...