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The history of Grivița Hotel, between Enescu’s creative refuge and the tragic end of soprano Hariclea Darclée

At the beginning of the 20th century, in the vibrant area around Gara de Nord – one of Bucharest’s most dynamic neighborhoods – a building was erected that would remain deeply ingrained in the city’s memory. This was the Bratu Hotel, later known as Grivița Hotel, an establishment created through the vision of entrepreneur Alexandru Bratu. The Bratu...

The statues guarding justice in the heart of the capital. What the monuments on the façade of the Faculty of Law represent

In the interwar period, the Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest experienced rapid growth, both in terms of student numbers and academic activity. This expansion made it necessary to create a dedicated space for courses and seminars. Until then, classes had been held in the University Palace, but the facilities soon became inadequate. At t...

The legendary place of the capital: La Caru' cu Bere, 130 years ago, drinks arrived in horse-drawn carriages along Calea Victoriei

In the heart of the capital, where history blends seamlessly with tradition and culture, one of Bucharest’s most iconic landmarks proudly stands: Caru’ cu Bere. Founded in 1899, this legendary restaurant is far more than a simple brewery. It represents a true cultural institution, a place where the city’s history has been written and continues to b...

The Fire Watchtower, Between Myth and Reality: The Legend of the Woman Who Allegedly Committed Suicide Because of Her Unfaithful Firefighter Husband

The Fire Watchtower, a symbol of Bucharest, is located in an area steeped in history, legends, and dramatic events that have made it a fascinating site, yet shrouded in a mysterious aura. Its construction began in 1890–1891, and since then it has become a landmark for both the city’s residents and tourists eager to uncover the stories surrounding i...

General Paul Teodorescu, the Romanian hero with his own boulevard. He refused the Legionnaires and was rehabilitated by Charles de Gaulle

The figure of General Paul Teodorescu remains one of the brightest and most complex in the military history of 20th-century Romania. His life, unfolding between the glory of training fields, the dramatic trials of dictatorships, and the suffering of communist prisons, represents a lesson in dignity and courage. Often described as “a knight without...

The cruel fate of the courtesan Zaraza. Trapped in a love triangle, killed out of jealousy

During the interwar period, Bucharest was nicknamed “Little Paris,” a capital in full cultural and social effervescence. The city pulsed with life: luxurious restaurants, cabarets, taverns with lăutărească music, where bohemians, wealthy merchants, and influential politicians gathered to party until dawn. It was an age of unleashed passions, elegan...

Bucharest had its first coffeehouse 360 years ago: the Janissary Haime, the “wine of the Orient,” and an everlasting story

For millions of Romanians today, the day begins with a hot cup of coffee. Yet behind this ordinary ritual lies a fascinating history: the arrival of coffee in Bucharest more than three and a half centuries ago. The first documented coffeehouse in Wallachia’s capital opened in 1667, founded by a Turkish Janissary named Haime.His establishment was st...

Where does the name of Lipscani Street come from: the great street, merchants and Bucharest’s elite

In the heart of old Bucharest, Lipscani Street has always had a special place. Documented as early as 1589, it was then known as the “Great Street” (Ulița Mare). Located next to the Old Princely Court – the residence built by Vlad Țepeș – the street quickly became a key point in the city’s economic life. Merchants, craftsmen and travelers met here...

Bullying – the biggest fear of parents in Bucharest

At the start of every school year, parents in Bucharest make their lists: backpacks, textbooks, uniforms, after-school schedules. But beyond the material inventory lies a fear that’s harder to put on paper – bullying.A recent study shows that for almost half of parents in the capital, bullying is the number one concern. Above costs, above traffic,...

Bucharest, the city where everyone rushes but no one arrives earlier

Bucharest lives in a state of permanent rush. At any hour, you see people running after buses, crossing on red lights, honking impatiently. Everyone believes that moving faster will somehow earn them time. And yet, time dissolves just the same, no matter the speed. No one arrives earlier.It’s a kind of ritualized agitation, repeated day after day....