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Hotel Roma, Cinema Diana and the Ladies of the Boulevard. What Calea Griviței Looked Like in Interwar Bucharest

In interwar Bucharest, Calea Griviței was one of the most animated arteries of the city, especially in the section located near the North Railway Station. The area functioned primarily as a space of passage: travelers arriving from the provinces, merchants on their way to other cities, officials, and soldiers on assignment crossed this part of the...

How the Romanians betrayed Horea, Cloșca and Crișan, the leaders of the 1784 Revolt

At the end of December 1784, Horea and Cloșca, the two leaders of the peasant revolt in the Apuseni Mountains, were to be captured as a result of a betrayal by some Romanians. The exact date of the event was December 27, 1784. The Austrian authorities called on the help of peasants who knew well the labyrinth of the Gilău Mountains to capture the l...

Famous names of boulevard: The great poet George Coșbuc lost his will to live after his son Alexandru died

The destiny of George Coșbuc is one of the most impressive in Romanian literature. Beyond the image of the classical poet known from school textbooks, Coșbuc was a complex personality: a precocious spirit, a brilliant translator, and a researcher of folk traditions. His life was marked, however, by a personal tragedy that profoundly changed him — t...

With Your Pet in Bucharest: Pet-Friendly Accommodations and Conditions

If you have a pet and you want to spend a few days in Bucharest — whether you’re coming from another part of the country, or you’re an expat or tourist — you do have options. But here’s the reality from the start: not every hotel that labels itself “pet-friendly” on Booking.com truly is. Some accept pets “upon request” and add unclear extra fees. O...

10 Unforgettable Football Matches Played in Bucharest

Bucharest has a complicated relationship with silence, but a flawless romance with the organized chaos surrounding a football. If you walked its streets on a Wednesday night, when UEFA calendars were deciding Europe’s fate, you could feel something in the air. A voltage that cut through the car horns on Magheru and the crowds spilling out of Victor...

Bucharest vs Budapest and Prague: which city wins?

Bucharest is increasingly being compared with other Central and Eastern European capitals, especially when it comes to cost of living, public transport, economic opportunities, and overall urban quality of life. Data published by the international comparison platform Versus.com highlights notable differences between Bucharest, Budapest, and Prague...

“Bucharest ruined my perception of cities in Romania.” A student’s viral story and the reactions it sparked on Reddit

A post published on Reddit, in the r/CasualRO community, quickly gathered hundreds of reactions after a 22-year-old described how moving to Bucharest for university completely changed the way he sees other Romanian cities. His message touched on a familiar theme for many: the contrast between the fast pace of the capital and the “quietness” of smal...

What problems you may encounter in Bucharest if you are a non-EU citizen. Here’s how some of them can be solved

More and more non-EU citizens choose Bucharest for studies, work opportunities, or long-term relocation. Romania’s capital offers professional prospects and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to other European cities. However, adapting to local administrative and legal systems can bring several challenges specific to non-EU residents.M...

What you need to do if you are a foreigner and want to buy a home in Bucharest

Interest from foreign citizens in Bucharest’s real estate market has steadily increased in recent years, driven by economic growth, relatively affordable prices compared to other European capitals, and the expansion of international communities in the city. Purchasing a property in Romania is possible for foreigners, but the procedure differs depen...

Which are the best 20 middle schools in Bucharest? A guide for parents

The results of the National Evaluation exam are, every year, one of the most closely watched indicators for parents. They reflect not only students’ academic performance, but also how well an educational environment works in practice — including teachers, students, family involvement, and the overall learning rhythm.This ranking is based on the ave...