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The History of Bucur the Shepherd Church, the first place of worship built in Bucharest, and the story behind the city’s name

On the banks of the Dâmbovița River, hidden among modern buildings and in the shadow of the Radu Vodă Monastery, stands one of the oldest and most enigmatic churches in Bucharest: Bucur the Shepherd Church. Small, simple, and discreet, this church bears witness to centuries of history and to a legend that intertwines with the very origins of Romani...

The forbidden love of Prince Regent Nicholas of Romania: “She doesn’t love you, just as Lupescu doesn’t love Carol!”

In the early decades of the 20th century, Romania was undergoing profound political, social, and moral transformations. After the Great Union of 1918, the royal family became the symbol of national unity and stability. Yet, behind the palace walls, passions, betrayals, and personal dramas of almost Shakespearean proportions unfolded. It was in this...

The history of the Domenii neighborhood, the elite area of 20th-century Bucharest, with Art Deco and Neo-Romanian villas

The Domenii neighborhood is one of Bucharest’s most refined and representative areas. From its beginnings, this part of the city has been synonymous with elegance, sophistication, and social prestige. Regardless of the political regimes that ruled Romania throughout the 20th century, Domenii remained an enclave of the elite — a neighborhood where t...

How Krikor Zambaccian went blind: the collector who founded Romania’s first art consignment

Krikor Zambaccian, a name synonymous with refined taste, vision, and passion for art, left an indelible mark on Romanian culture. He was the founder of Romarta, the country’s first art consignment shop, and he opened the doors of his private residence to the public, transforming it into a museum that displayed a lifetime of collected masterpieces....

Bucharest in November: where to escape the cold between film, art, and stand-up

When the days grow short, the air turns damp, and the city seems trapped in a permanent shade of grey, Bucharest retreats indoors. The streets empty out, but cultural life stays alive — only now it hides under domes, in cinemas, museums, and small clubs where laughter warms the air better than any radiator. November is the perfect month for spaces...

What happened in Bucharest during the November 10, 1940 earthquake — a part of history erased forever

On November 10, 1940, Romania experienced one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded in the 20th century. The quake struck at 3:39 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in the Vrancea Mountains region, at an estimated depth between 133 and 150 kilometers. According to most sources, its magnitude ranged between 7.4 and 7.7 on the Richter sc...

Darvari Skete, an oasis of peace in the heart of Bucharest. The history of one of Romania’s most beautiful monasteries

In the midst of the bustling center of Bucharest, hidden among modern buildings and narrow streets, lies one of the most peaceful and spiritually rich places in the capital: Darvari Skete. Located at 3 Schitul Darvari Street, in Sector 2, this small monastery impresses through its simplicity and beauty, as well as through its history that spans nea...

King Ferdinand, the first and only love of Elena Văcărescu. Her heart broke when the prince chose the throne of Romania

Among the great love stories that marked the history of Romania, the one between Prince Ferdinand and Elena Văcărescu remains one of the most moving and tragic. It is the story of an impossible love, of a woman who lived and died devoted to a single man, and of a prince who, torn between heart and duty, chose the crown instead of love.A forbidden l...

The history of Apărătorii Patriei neighborhood, the community of war veterans and families of fallen Romanian soldiers

In the southern part of Bucharest, where the noise of the modern city meets echoes of the past, lies Apărătorii Patriei — a place that carries, in both its name and spirit, the memory of Romanian heroes. Although today it is a bustling urban area filled with apartment blocks, busy streets, and modern life, its beginnings were humble and deeply symb...

Major Ion Coravu, the Romanian hero of Mărăști in the First World War, has a street named after him in Bucharest

In the history of Romania, there are heroic figures who shaped the nation’s destiny through courage, devotion, and sacrifice. Among these remarkable individuals stands Major Ion Coravu, one of the lesser-known heroes of World War I, who played a key role in one of the most important battles in the history of the Romanian Army — the Battle of Mărășt...