We already know that Bucharest boasts the second largest building in the world in terms of surface area, and that it is often associated with the gorgeous capital of France, but what makes it even more special? Why is Romania's capital charming and why does it deserve a top place on the list of cities to visit?The contrast between old and new - Buc...
Bucharest is a colorful city, a mosaic of old and new, a place of dance between historic brick buildings and glass skyscrapers. It's a city where past and future shake hands on a street corner, and in the midst of this contrast, nature and greenery make their place in a space created more than 150 years ago - the Dimitrie Brandza Botanical Garden!B...
Bucharest is not the capital of skyscrapers, but that doesn't mean it can't boast tall buildings that put the capital on the map of cities with futuristic buildings. In the heart of the city stands a column of glass and steel, an emblem of architectural progress and modernity: SkyTower, the tallest building in Bucharest, where 10 high-speed elevato...
The Romanian Athenaeum stands imposingly in the heart of Bucharest as a symbol of Romania's rich cultural history and architectural elegance. Built almost 150 years ago, between 1886 and 1888, this impressive monument is one of the capital's most important tourist attractions and one of the most famous meeting places for art and culture lovers from...
The University of Bucharest (UB) has been a true cultural resource for over 150 years. Hundreds of thousands of students have built the foundations of their careers on the benches of the University in the center of the capital, helping to build a better and more valuable Romania.University of Bucharest. HistoryThe University of Bucharest, the secon...
If you leave the house at rush hour, you might as well call Bucharest the City of Cars and no one would argue. The streets are clogged with cars, so drivers are forced to cover 20-minute routes every 2 hours. But in all this urban gridlock, there's one street that no car has ever set foot on. And no, not because it's too narrow, but because it's a...
IOR Park, also known as Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park or Titan, is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Bucharest. If you are wondering where the name IOR comes from, as many probably feel to do, you should know that next to the park is the Romanian Optical Enterprise factory, which also gave the park its name.Located in sector 3 of the capita...
If we had to choose three words to describe Ioanid Park - elegance, luxury and good taste - they would be the most appropriate!The Ion Voicu Park (formerly Ioanid), located in the center of Bucharest, is not one of the capital's largest parks, with an area of only 10,000 square meters, but it makes up for it with its elegance and charm. Its intimat...
In the bustling heart of Bucharest, amidst historic buildings and bustling streets, lies the Icoana Garden Park, a place that offers residents and visitors a corner of nature and serenity. This park, with its rich history and outstanding landscaping, is a true urban retreat. Located in sector 2, in the Icoanei district, the park attracts many peopl...
The Stirbei Palace in Bucharest, located on Calea Victoriei, is, together with the Stirbei Palace in Buftea, one of the most emblematic architectural monuments in the Romanian capital. Two locations, two palaces of an ancient family of Romanian rulers, with the same beginning of the story. Twenty kilometers separate them and only a few years apart....