Articles (1839)

Famous houses in Bucharest: A.G. Florescu Palace, the masterpiece of architect Berindey, the residence of the accomplished diplomat

On Henri Coandă Street, in an area of Bucharest where the streets still preserve the atmosphere of the old neighborhood of the great families, one of the most spectacular aristocratic residences built at the beginning of the 20th century can be found. At number 22 stands the Alexandru G. Florescu House, a building that, through its proportions, wea...

Elena Ghica, the history of a legendary woman: from princess of Bucharest to the poet Dora D'Istria and the first woman to climb the Alps

Elena Ghica, known in the literary world under the pseudonym Dora d'Istria, was one of the most fascinating female personalities of the 19th century. A princess of Romanian origin, writer, essayist, painter, traveler, mountaineer, and one of the early voices advocating for women's emancipation, she lived an existence that seems taken from a novel....

Housing for Medical Students, in Bucharest: Dormitory Options at "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy

For a student admitted to "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFCD), housing is the first administrative matter to resolve, ahead of any course in anatomy or biochemistry. The university manages 3,224 accommodation places, distributed across four student residential complexes in Bucharest, each with its own rules of access, capacit...

What the Red Dot Really Means: A Guide to Seismic-Risk Buildings in Bucharest

The red dot! An emblem with which Bucharest has maintained a relationship that could best be described as… “complicated.” Bucharest residents see the dot, frown for a second, and then continue on their way to the ground-floor café, where an espresso costs about as much as a toy structural assessment. Meanwhile, the red disc displayed on a façade ha...

The history of the TNB Museum, the temple of the artifacts of the greatest Romanian actors

At the heart of the National Theatre “I.L. Caragiale” in Bucharest there is a place where time seems to have stood still, and the history of Romanian theatre can be discovered through objects that belonged to some of the greatest actors, directors, playwrights and cultural figures. The TNB Museum is more than a collection of exhibits. It is a genui...

Who was General Eraclie Arion and why does a street in Sector 1 of Bucharest bear his name?

In Bucharest, there are numerous streets named after rulers, politicians, writers, artists, or military figures who contributed to the development of modern Romania. Some of these names are very well known, while others have almost disappeared from collective memory. Among the personalities whose names are preserved in the capital’s street nomencla...

The Merchants of Old Bucharest, the City Where Streets Were Named After Their Wares

In days gone by, you could read old Bucharest through its shop signs, its smells and, above all, the names of its streets. One lane advertised beads, another saddles, another furs, while Lipscani promised goods arriving from Central Europe. Trade drew its own map, with a clarity that contemporary urban planning might regard with a touch of envy. Wh...

AstroShow 2026 at Promenada Mall: Children can take part in astronomy workshops and other surprises”

Bucharest residents passionate about astronomy, as well as families who want to offer their children an educational and spectacular experience, have a special event dedicated to the Universe this week. On Friday, August 14, 2026, AstroShow returns to the terrace of Promenada Mall, where the public is invited to embark on a fascinating journey throu...

The most beloved of teachers: Aron Pumnul, the mentor of the great Mihai Eminescu, has a street named after him in Bucharest

In the history of Romanian culture, there are teachers who have remained in the memory of generations not only through the books they wrote or the ideas they promoted, but above all through the people they shaped. Aron Pumnul was one such teacher. A linguist, philologist, literary historian, teacher and revolutionary of the 1848 generation, he belo...

“Rain of stars” over the Capital: Where and when the Perseids can be seen in the sky over Bucharest

Every summer, the night sky offers one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena visible to the naked eye: the Perseid meteor shower. In 2026, the phenomenon can also be observed from Bucharest, although the city’s light pollution considerably reduces the number of meteors that can be seen. The Perseids are active between July 17 and August 26...