Articles (1839)

Famous boulevard names: Decebal, the last king of the Dacians, rival of Emperor Trajan, ancestor of the Romanian people

Few names from the ancient history of the Romanian space have remained as strongly imprinted in the collective memory as that of Decebal. The last great king of the Dacians is one of the best-known figures of Antiquity from the Carpathian-Danubian-Pontic area and, at the same time, one of the most mysterious historical characters. His name is assoc...

The Morning of May 1st. What Bucharest Looked Like When Labor Day Was Mandatory

On May 1, 1886, around 90,000 people took to the streets of Chicago. It wasn't a parade — it was a strike. They were demanding a reduction of the working day from ten or sixteen hours to eight, and the mood was angry rather than festive. The days that followed brought deaths, arrests, and a trial that entered American history as one of the greatest...

7 essential things every expat should know before moving to Bucharest

Bucharest is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for expats. Lower living costs compared to other European capitals, growing job opportunities, and the city’s dynamic pace are drawing more and more foreigners who choose to settle here.However, moving to a new city comes with real challenges, and adapting successfully depends largely on...

Common mistakes tourists make when visiting Bucharest

Bucharest is a city that can pleasantly surprise you—but it can also feel confusing on a first visit. Romania’s capital doesn’t always follow the same patterns as other European cities, and a lack of practical information can lead to small mistakes that affect your overall experience.This useful, evergreen guide brings together the most common erro...

How much does a day in Bucharest cost for a tourist in 2026

Bucharest remains one of the more affordable European capitals, but 2026 brings a clear reality: prices have noticeably increased across most sectors. On average, costs are over 10% higher than last year, and this directly impacts a tourist’s daily budget.Even so, Romania’s capital still offers options for all types of travelers, from budget to pre...

What to wear when visiting Bucharest? A complete guide for every month of the year

Bucharest is a city of contrasts, and its weather reflects that perfectly. From scorching summers, with temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F), to cold winters with wind and occasional snow, Romania’s capital requires a wardrobe adapted to each season. For tourists, choosing the right clothes can make the difference between a pleasant experience...

Romanian chefs trained in Europe's kitchens, back home to cook in Bucharest

Radu Ionescu had left Bucharest to study business in London. Seven years later, he came back a chef. The decision didn't take shape in a business plan, and it didn't arrive as some classic culinary epiphany — it came on a plane somewhere over Europe, on his way back to London after Christmas at home, as a thought he could no longer ignore: try it i...

Romulus and Remus, the orphan twins who founded Rome, each have a street in Sector 3 of Bucharest

Few stories from ancient history have managed to cross the centuries with the same symbolic force as the legend of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers considered the mythical founders of Rome. It is one of the best-known legends in the world, a story about destiny, survival, power, betrayal, and divine intervention, which became a fundamental part...

The vanished architectural jewel of Bucharest: The Marghiloman House, the villa of the “Wallachian Lord” who signed the peace with the Central Powers in 1918, demolished to build the ARO Patria Building

Few buildings of old Bucharest concentrated in one single place as much elegance, political power, worldly refinement, and history as the Marghiloman House, the sumptuous residence of Alexandru Marghiloman, one of the most influential political figures of Romania at the beginning of the 20th century. The villa, built in an eclectic architecture of...

The homes of Bucharest residents in the interwar Capital: from elegant villas to slums

The interwar period represented one of the most spectacular stages in the development of Bucharest, a time of strong contrasts, accelerated modernization, and an urban transformation without precedent. The Capital of Greater Romania was becoming more and more a European city, with wide boulevards, elegant buildings, luxurious hotels, and modern res...