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Cinema București, the history of the former interwar Trianon cinema where Romania’s first sound film was screened

The Trianon Cinema, located during the interwar period on Elisabeta Boulevard at number 6 (today number 26), represents an important chapter in the history of Romanian cinema. The building, designed in 1884 by architect Alexandru Orăscu, was one of the most elegant constructions of its time, standing out through its richly decorated façade and arch...

Cărturești Carusel, the jewel inside the Chrissoveloni Palace. The history of the most beautiful bookstore in Romania

On Lipscani Street, at number 55, stands a space impossible to overlook once you step into Bucharest’s old town: Cărturești Carusel. In the ten years since its opening, this bookstore has become much more than a retail space – it is a genuine cultural center, an experiment in “cultural habitation” within the very heart of the city. Spanning six flo...

The growing city: which districts of Bucharest have developed the most in recent years

Bucharest is a city of contrasts. As chaotic and exhausting as it can sometimes feel, it’s also full of cranes, new ideas, and constant change. Over the past five years, the capital has transformed before our eyes – not only in the central areas but especially on the outskirts, where new neighborhoods rise, old streets get redefined, and entire dis...

Bucharest vs. Cluj-Napoca vs. Timișoara: where can you live better on the same salary

In 2025, average salaries across Romania’s major cities vary significantly — and so does the cost of living. While an identical salary may look appealing on paper, its purchasing power differs widely depending on where you live. According to data from the first quarter of the year, the average monthly net salary in Bucharest was around 5,500 lei, c...

Obor Market in Bucharest, the history of the old "Outside Fair": from cattle market to place of execution

Obor Market is one of the oldest and most emblematic places in Bucharest, a space that has witnessed the city’s evolution from a small trading settlement to a modern capital. For more than two centuries, this place has been the beating heart of Bucharest’s commerce, a meeting point for producers, sellers, buyers, and curious onlookers, but also a s...

The National Museum of Maps and Old Books in Bucharest, a Hidden Treasure in a Boyar Mansion in the “Capitals’ Quarter”

In the heart of one of Bucharest’s most elegant neighborhoods, on Londra Street, lies the National Museum of Maps and Old Books, a place where visitors can discover an impressive collection of maps and graphic works that showcase the evolution of geography and visual art over the centuries. The museum was opened to the public in 2003, following the...

Miorița Fountain, the legendary monument and the most famous ballad in the history of Romanian literature

Miorița Fountain, located in the northern part of Bucharest, stands as one of the city’s most valuable architectural and cultural landmarks. Positioned in an area now marked by heavy traffic and numerous construction sites, the fountain nonetheless preserves a distinct elegance and a significance that transcends everyday hustle. A symbol of the cap...

When was the Coral Temple built, the largest Jewish place of worship in Bucharest

The Coral Temple in Bucharest is one of the most important and impressive Jewish monuments of worship in Romania, being the largest mosaic temple in the capital. Located at 9 Sfânta Vineri Street, in Sector 3, the building is an architectural masterpiece that combines the elegance of Moorish style with Byzantine refinement, carrying an undeniable h...

Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest – the history of a royal residence. Built for King Ferdinand’s daughter, now home to Princess Margareta of Romania

Elisabeta Palace, located at 28C General Pavel D. Kiseleff Boulevard, is one of Bucharest’s most elegant and historically significant buildings. Constructed in the first half of the 20th century, the palace has always been closely connected to the destinies of Romania’s Royal Family and continues today to stand as a symbol of monarchical continuity...

Elena, the unhappiest of Romania’s queens. Betrayal, divorce from King Carol II, the difficult birth of King Michael I and the most painful exile

Queen Elena’s life, the mother of King Michael I of Romania, was like a reversed Cinderella story. A descendant of Empress Catherine the Great, Queen Victoria, and James I of England, granddaughter of emperors and daughter of kings, Elena seemed destined for a serene existence as a sovereign. She did indeed become a queen — but never a reigning one...