Public transport in Bucharest began with horse-drawn trams, introduced in 1871, just two years after they started operating in Timișoara. Initially, trams were pulled by horses and ran on limited routes, but they played an essential role in residents’ urban mobility. At the time, only boyars (nobles) could own private carriages, so collective trans... Read more
The “Saint Anthony” Church at Curtea Veche in Bucharest is considered the oldest surviving church in Romania’s capital. Built more than 500 years ago, it was initially the size of a chapel and was the fourth sanctuary where the rulers of Wallachia offered their prayers. All the other churches around the Royal Court have disappeared over time, but S... Read more
Cișmigiu Park is today one of the most beloved leisure areas in Bucharest, as well as a tourist landmark of great value. Located in the very heart of the city, the park has a history spanning almost two centuries. Its transformation from a simple lake into a modern public garden happened gradually, through sustained efforts and major interventions.... Read more
“Open Streets – Bucharest, Urban Promenade” returns this weekend on Calea Victoriei and in Piața Amzei, but only on Saturday, the organizers announce. On Sunday, Calea Victoriei will become part of the route of the 4th edition of L’Étape România by Tour de France, an event created for cycling enthusiasts.Throughout Saturday, visitors can discover t... Read more
Ricky Martin will perform at Romexpo on December 16. Tickets are available at rickymartin.emagic.ro, tickets.emagic.ro and iaBilet.International superstar Ricky Martin returns to Romania with his latest tour – “Ricky Martin Live”, the organizers announced.Known for his electrifying concerts, where he blends Latin rhythms with pop and international... Read more
The exhibition “Landscapes of Care / Peisaje ale îngrijirii”, an exploration of the intimate and shared spaces of Bucharest—its balconies and courtyards between apartment blocks—viewed as places of memory, resilience, and community, will open on August 29 at The Institute space, Combinatul Fondului Plastic, Bucharest.The exhibition aims to show how... Read more
The capital is seen more as a 30-minute city, according to Bucharest residents surveyed in the Friendly City Index, an initiative comparing modern cities in Central and Eastern Europe.Bucharest, 28.08.2025 – Residents of 54 cities across nine Central and Eastern European countries were asked how long it usually takes them to reach most of their des... Read more
Romania’s Minister of Transport, Ciprian Șerban, announced that the winner has been selected for the Bucharest–Giurgiu high-speed road project. The contract was awarded to the consortium formed by Activ Proiectare Infrastructură and an engineering company from Turkey, with a value of 33 million lei (excluding VAT).“We are taking an important step f... Read more
The “Bucharest City Tour” tourist line will begin operating on Monday, with buses departing daily from Casa Presei between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM, at 30-minute intervals.“Passengers will be able to use the ‘Bucharest City Tour’ line for a ride through several landmark areas of the capital, starting Monday, August 25, 2025,” announced the Bucharest T... Read more
A powerful fire broke out Monday morning near the capital, at a warehouse used for storing plastics, located in Buftea.“We are intervening to extinguish a fire at a storage facility in Buftea, the affected area being approximately 700 square meters,” announced representatives of ISU Bucharest – Ilfov.Firefighters are working to contain the blaze an... Read more
