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Chiajna Monastery, between myth and reality. The cemetery, the shadows, and the curse of the bell

On the outskirts of Bucharest, where urban blends with rural and past intertwines with present, rise the imposing ruins of Chiajna Monastery. A place steeped in mystery and stories that defy logic, this unfinished sanctuary has become, for the people of Bucharest, a space of legends: where shadows come to life, bells still ring beyond time, and a c...

Hotel Cișmigiu, haunted by immortal legends. The story of Neli Bejan, the student from Bessarabia who died in the elevator shaft

In the center of Bucharest, on Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, just a few steps from Cișmigiu Garden, stands an imposing building with a history of more than a century: Hotel Cișmigiu. Inaugurated during the interwar period, it went through eras of glory, decline, and rebirth, becoming an urban and cultural landmark. Yet beyond its elegant architecture...

The story of the eccentric Beizadea Vițel and the most beautiful palace in Bucharest’s history, mercilessly demolished by the communists

In the history of Bucharest, there are buildings remembered not only for their beauty but also for the stories of those who built them. The Sturdza Palace, also known as “Beizadea Vițel’s Palace” or “The Cake at the Head of the Bridge,” was one of these monuments. Built in Piața Victoriei, where today government headquarters stand and where major p...

„The Perch” from Vâlcea that Bucharest adopted and loved. A quarter of a century without the great actor Dem Rădulescu”

On September 21, 1931, in Râmnicu Vâlcea, a child was born who would become one of the fundamental figures of Romanian theater and cinema. Dem Rădulescu, nicknamed “Bibanu’” (“the Perch”), earned a place not only in the hearts of audiences, but also in Romania’s cultural memory. Twenty-five years after his passing, his destiny deserves to be revisi...

Why the most famous boulevard in central Bucharest has four names and how they are divided

The North–South artery of the Romanian capital, linking Piața Victoriei to Piața Unirii, is perhaps the best-known and most traveled street in Bucharest. Paradoxically, over a distance of just 4.5 kilometers, it bears four different names: Lascăr Catargiu, Gheorghe Magheru, Nicolae Bălcescu, and Ion C. Brătianu. Each segment commemorates a signific...

A rainy day in Bucharest: why the city changes completely

Bucharest has its own rhythm – fast, noisy, impossible to ignore. But when it rains, the city sheds its skin. It’s not just about heavier traffic or colorful umbrellas on the sidewalks. It’s a different atmosphere, a different way of experiencing the space around you.In the morning, the rain washes down the wide boulevards. Neon signs and billboard...

What foreigners who moved to Bucharest say about the city

Many expats arrive in Bucharest with a mix of curiosity and hesitation. The city doesn’t always appear on lists of “most desirable destinations,” but those who settle here quickly discover that reality is more nuanced: striking contrasts, affordable living costs, but also challenges such as traffic and bureaucracy.The city’s unique charmMatteo Talo...

10 places in Bucharest tourists don’t know about, but are worth seeing

Bucharest is usually promoted through its Old Town, the Romanian Athenaeum, or the Palace of Parliament. But beyond the classic tourist trails, the city hides quiet corners with powerful stories that rarely make it into official guidebooks. Here are ten of them.1. Xenofon Street – the only stepped street in BucharestFew people know that, near Carol...

Secrets of Bucharest’s Underground: How the Catacombs of the Rulers Became Ceaușescu’s Tunnels

Bucharest’s underground has always been shrouded in mystery. From the old boyar catacombs to the strategic tunnels built during the communist era, Romania’s capital hides a complex network of subterranean passages that have been widely discussed yet remain largely unknown to the general public. Over the decades, legends have merged with historical...

The Origin of the Name Calea Moșilor: Podul Târgului de Afară Held During Pentecost and the Last Journey of Death Row Prisoners in Bucharest

Today, Calea Moșilor is one of the most important and vibrant thoroughfares in Bucharest, a street deeply rooted in the city’s past. This iconic avenue stretches back to the medieval period and has evolved over the centuries from a commercial road frequented by merchants and townspeople to a modern boulevard bustling with life and activity. To trul...