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Industrial Bucharest: the factories that shaped districts and communities, from Ford to APACA

Bucharest didn’t grow only through boulevards and housing blocks, but also through the factories that pulled in people, housing and infrastructure. Two landmarks — the Ford hall in Floreasca and the APACA textile platform — bookend a long arc of history: from interwar modernisation to communist-era industrialisation and the post-1990 wave of reconv...

Bucharest in the rain: 7 places worth taking shelter

When the rain starts — drops tapping on the asphalt, umbrellas opening like camera shutters, people pulling up their hoods — the city changes tempo. Sidewalks empty, traffic freezes, and the best refuges turn into small urban islands of calm. Here are seven places in Bucharest where it’s actually worth hiding when the rain catches you.1. Veranda Ma...

Rent in Bucharest during “back to campus”: what it costs in 2025, where to find cheaper options, and how to negotiate smart

September brings the peak search season for rentals in Bucharest. Demand driven by undergrads and postgrads temporarily pushes up prices for studios and one-bedrooms, especially around campuses (Regie–Leu, Grozăvești, Romană–Universitate, Timpuri Noi, Pallady). From March to July 2025, average asking rents rose about 5–6% versus 2024 citywide, with...

The tallest building in Bucharest. SkyTower, symbol of strength and confidence in the urban future

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...

Where freelancers work in autumn – coworking spaces with a café atmosphere

As the leaves start to gather on the sidewalks and the days grow shorter, many freelancers feel the need for a change of scenery. You no longer want to do the “home–office” shuffle — you want a place that breathes, that gives you both connection and quiet. And as the colder season sets in, choosing the right workspace becomes more strategic than ev...

“The Hunger Circuses” – Nicolae Ceaușescu’s Grandiose Project. Where They Were Located and What They Represented

In 1980s Bucharest, a city weighed down by cold, shortages, and endless food lines, strange, massive buildings began to appear here and there — circular structures with glass domes, imposing and futuristic for their time. They were meant to become the temples of a new socialist order: places where citizens could buy everything they needed — fruits,...

The story of the Aviației neighborhood in Bucharest, the area built for the Băneasa Airport pilots

The Aviației neighborhood has its origins in the southern area of Băneasa Airport, a part of Bucharest that, before the 1980s, consisted almost entirely of houses and courtyards, with the quiet air of a suburban area. During that period, Nicolae Ceaușescu’s regime pursued an extensive urban planning program for the capital, which included the const...

Who was Nicolae Caranfil and why a street in Bucharest bears his name

Nicolae Gheorghe Caranfil was born on November 28, 1893, in the city of Galați, into a family that instilled in him from an early age a love of work, education, and discipline. He attended the “Vasile Alecsandri” High School, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the city, where he stood out for his brilliant intelligence and an u...

How to survive your first month in Bucharest as a student

Your first month in Bucharest is a strange mix of excitement, confusion, and Google Maps. For a new student, the city can feel like a huge, noisy creature that’s impossible to tame. But once you learn a few basic rules — and keep your sense of humor intact — you’ll realize that beneath the chaos, Bucharest actually has heart.1. Learn the basics of...

Top 5 neighborhoods in Bucharest for digital nomads: where to live and work

Bucharest, Romania's capital, is increasingly appealing to digital nomads, offering a mix of affordability, modern infrastructure and a dynamic cultural life. Choosing the right neighborhood can significantly influence your living and working experience. Here's a top 5 of the neighborhoods in Bucharest that are ideal for digital nomads, looking at...