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Queer Bucharest: the evolution of the community and safe spaces in the city

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...

Interwar Bucharest through the eyes of famous writers: the city of literary dreams and disillusions

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...

Bragadiru Palace: From beer to elegance, in a century of existence

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...

Corneliu Coposu Monument: A symbol of the fight for freedom and democracy in Romania

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...

The Lahovary Fountain in Bucharest—witness to a fatal duel fought under unfair conditions

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 'Școala Centrală': A Royal Boarding School for Young Ladies, with a history spanning nearly two centuries

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...

St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bucharest - probably one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the capital

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...

Manuc's Inn - echoes of the past, charms of the present

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...

George Grigorie Cantacuzino Fountain: the story of an architectural jewel

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...

Crucea Secolului:a symbol of resistance and hope, little known by the people of Bucharest

Close to the heart of Romania's capital, in Charless de Gaulle Square, a monument erected in memory of a tumultuous and significant period in the country's contemporary history has found its place: the Century Cross. Commissioned to be built in 1991 by Andrei Pleșu, then Minister of Culture, and inaugurated in September 1997, the "Century Cross" i...