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Prince Ion Ghica, the Romanian prime minister with blue blood. He stopped piracy in the Aegean Sea and brought down Cuza

In 2025, 128 years were marked since the passing of one of the most fascinating political and diplomatic figures in the history of modern Romania: Prince Ion Ghica. Statesman, revolutionary, writer, and career diplomat, Ghica was a multifaceted character, able to stand out both in difficult international contexts and on the domestic political scene...

The Domnița Bălașa Church, the Brâncoveanu Legacy. The Only Holy Place in Bucharest Where No Funerals Have Ever Been Held

In a crowded corner of Bucharest, surrounded by apartment blocks built during the communist period and the daily bustle of the city center, stands an architectural gem with nearly three centuries of history: the Domnița Bălașa Church. At first glance, it may seem like just an elegant place of worship, but in reality, it holds a complex story marked...

What the way we move through Bucharest says about us as a society

Traffic in Bucharest has long been a source of collective frustration. But beyond honking and endless queues, the way we choose to move through the city reveals much about how we function as a society: our relationship with time, with public space, and with one another.The private car as a social symbolThe city’s more than 1.4 million registered ca...

Cycling in Bucharest: routes and tips

Riding a bike in Bucharest can be an exercise in freedom—if you know where and how to go. The city has corners that breathe more air than one might expect, and a well-planned ride can make the difference between a stressful outing and a relaxing one.Routes worth exploringThe Mogosoaia Palace – Băneasa Forest route stretches for about 37 km round tr...

A Lovestory Like in the Movies: Tony Bulandra and Lucia Sturdza, “Fatal Love”, the First Romanian Film in History

In September 1911, at the Apollo Cinema in Bucharest, the Romanian public witnessed a historic moment: the screening of the very first Romanian film. The short silent movie, entitled “Fatal Love”, lasted only a few minutes but marked the beginning of an entire industry.First emotions on the big screenThe director was none other than Grigore “Grig”...

Victoria Palace, between past and present. The history of the seat of the Romanian Gouvernment

In the very heart of Bucharest, at the intersection of some of the capital’s most important boulevards, rises Victoria Palace – the headquarters of the Romanian Government. Originally designed with a different purpose by the renowned interwar architect Duiliu Marcu, the building gradually became a symbol of executive authority and an essential land...

The other Caragiale. The story of Costache, the great actor, the first director of the Grand Theatre on Calea Victoriei

On March 29, 1815, Bucharest witnessed the birth of a figure who would play a crucial role in shaping modern Romanian theater: Costache Caragiale. His life, which ended on February 13, 1877, is intertwined with the history of a performing art still in its infancy in the Romanian Principalities. Actor, playwright, director, and translator, Caragiale...

Who was Marius Nasta, the father of Romanian phthisiology. He created the first tuberculosis screening center in Romania

In the history of Romanian medicine, the name of Marius Nasta holds a place of honor, as he is regarded as the founder of modern Romanian phthisiology. He was born in Bucharest on December 4, 1890, into a family where both scientific and cultural traditions were intertwined. His father, Alexandru Nasta, an Aromanian engineer, died prematurely, leav...

Where does Baba Novac Boulevard get its name from: the general of Michael the Brave, murdered by the Hungarians and devoured by crows

Bucharest carries in the names of its streets and boulevards long-forgotten stories that await rediscovery. Among these historically charged names is Baba Novac Boulevard, a busy artery of the capital, which recalls one of the bravest and most loyal generals of Michael the Brave. The story of this figure is a dramatic one, where courage intertwines...

The Brickmakers’ Mahala in Bucharest, the place where the great artist Maria Tănase was born

Bucharest has always been a city of contrasts, a place where luxury and modesty coexisted, and where history was written in the heart of neighborhoods that seemed simple but were full of life and meaning. Among these areas with a special aura was the Brickmakers’ Mahala, the place where one of Romania’s greatest artists – Maria Tănase – first saw t...