Articles (1839)

Famous houses in Bucharest: Cazzavillan Palace, the architectural jewel with Venetian ornaments in the heart of the Capital

Bucharest hides numerous spectacular buildings, many of them forgotten by time and almost invisible to those hurrying through the city streets. Beyond the crowded boulevards and modern buildings, the Capital still preserves fragments of its former elegance, from the period when it was nicknamed “Little Paris.” Some of these constructions continue t...

A “walk” into the past: The theaters and performances that defined Belle Époque Bucharest

Belle Époque Bucharest remains one of the most fascinating periods in the history of the Capital. Between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the First World War, the city underwent a profound transformation, both from an architectural and cultural point of view. The large boulevards, elegant buildings, cafés frequented by intellectual...

Doctor Gheorghe Polizu, author of the first medical textbooks in Romania, has a street bearing his name in Bucharest

The history of Romanian medicine preserves the names of personalities who decisively contributed to the modernization of the medical system and to the development of university education. Among these remarkable figures is also Doctor Gheorghe Polizu, one of the most important physicians of the 19th century, university professor, author of medical t...

Where to work remotely in Bucharest: good cafés and coworking spaces in 2026

Remote work has long ceased to be just a passing trend. In 2026, Bucharest has become one of the most dynamic cities in Eastern Europe for freelancers, entrepreneurs, programmers, creatives, and employees working in a hybrid system. More and more people choose to move their office from their apartment to a quiet café or to a modern coworking space,...

38 Degrees and 150,000 People. The Most Crowded Trams in Bucharest

Summer arrives, the air thickens, and on the platforms of STB stations people gather with a resignation that substitutes for routine. Bucharest's trams are, during the warm months of the year, a test of character — a combination of hot metal, sticky shoulders and patience negotiated by force. But not all lines are the same. There is an unwritten hi...

Bălăneanu Parish Church, 150 Years of History: Iancului Barrier, the 218 Parishioners, the Holy Place in the East of the Capital

In the eastern part of Bucharest, near the intersection of Mihai Bravu Road, Iancului Road and Vatra Luminoasă Street, stands one of the places of worship that keeps alive the memory of a community developed together with the expansion of the Capital. Bălăneanu Parish Church represents not only a spiritual landmark for the faithful in the area, but...

How to pay less for maintenance in an apartment in Bucharest in 2026: 10 useful tips

Maintenance costs for apartments in Bucharest have become, in recent years, a constant concern for most residents of the Capital. Bills for water, heating, electricity, sanitation and administration put pressure on family budgets, especially in the context of the general increase in prices in 2026. In many cases, the maintenance costs for a two-roo...

Famous houses in Bucharest: The Algiu - Toma Stelian House, from the residence where Cuza was allegedly living, to the house renovated by Nicu Ceaușescu and the headquarters of GDS

On one of the most elegant and history-filled arteries of the Capital, Calea Victoriei, there is a building that continues to attract the eyes of passersby through its architectural refinement and through the stories surrounding it. The Algiu - Toma Stelian House, located at number 120, represents one of the emblematic constructions of old Buchares...

The war against road traffic: How to save time by using alternative routes through Bucharest

Traffic in Bucharest has become, in recent years, one of the biggest problems for the residents of the Capital. Whether it is about the road to work, going to school, solving administrative matters or simply crossing the city, the time spent in traffic has turned into a constant source of stress for drivers. In 2026, road congestion continues to af...

Make the Most of May: Things to Do with Your Kid After Kindergarten in Bucharest

May brings a kind of breathing room that other months don't quite manage: good light until 8:30 PM, warmth without the summer heat, and afternoons worth lingering in. Your child walks out of kindergarten at 5:00 PM and you still have three hours before dark — enough time for something real, not just the drive home and half an hour of screen time. H...