Bucharest is a vibrant and contrasting city with a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. If you've only got a day to discover it, don't worry - there's plenty of time to enjoy some of the capital's most iconic sights. From strolls along historic boulevards to unforgettable breaks in quaint cafes and visits to hidden museums, here's a complete...
Bucharest, a city of contrasts and transformations, has long been a complicated space for the LGBTQ+ community. From prohibitions and persecution to Pride marches and inclusive clubs, Romania’s capital reflects a continuous evolution of queer acceptance and visibility. In this article, we explore the transformations the LGBTQ+ community in Buchares...
If you could wander through interwar Bucharest, you would discover a vibrant city, scented with the contradictory blend of elegance and decadence, of luxury and misery. It would be a city where rattling trams traverse boulevards illuminated by gas lanterns, and where, in the cafés of the city center, people argue passionately about literature, poli...
Located on Calea Rahovei in Bucharest, the Bragadiru Palace is one of the historical buildings that impresses by its elegance and architectural refinement. With a history spanning more than a century, this building is a testimony to Romania's economic and cultural boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.History of Bragadiru PalaceBuilt betwe...
Close to the center of Bucharest, an unremarkable monument has been erected as a symbol of democracy and the fight for freedom: the Corneliu Coposu Monument. Dedicated to one of the most important political figures of post-war Romania, the Corneliu Coposu monument was meant to bring to everyone's lips values such as courage, integrity and devotion...
Monuments, whether they are in Bucharest or in other parts of the country or even the world, carry with them unique stories, emotions that are hard to bear and symbols that should not be neglected. One such monument, unfortunately too little known by the people of Bucharest, is the Lahovary Fountain, located today in front of the Gioconda tower blo...
The National College "Central School" in Bucharest is one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Romania, with a long tradition in the academic and personal training of young people. Founded in the 19th century, this school has played a significant role in the development of the Romanian educational system and continues to be a benchma...
If you arrive in Bucharest and you want to visit a cathedral worthy of the great cities of Europe, we wholeheartedly recommend St. Joseph's Cathedral, an emblematic monument of neo-Gothic architecture. Built between 1875 and 1883, the cathedral is an important point of reference for the Catholic community in Romania, being a notable tourist attract...
In the center of Bucharest, surrounded by crowded streets and historic buildings, amidst the horns and sounds of the tram, stands the impressive monument of the city's glorious history, the meeting point between past and present: the Manuc's Inn. With its long history and fascinating architecture, the inn is more than just a tourist destination in...
Built in the heyday of the Belle Époque, the George Grigore Cantacuzino Fountain is an architectural jewel of Bucharest. Located on Filaret Hill, this neoclassical masterpiece impresses with its elegance and the fascinating story of its name. The fountain was built in 1870 on the initiative and under the financing of the mayor of Bucharest - Gheorg...