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Famous boulevard names: Mircea Vodă — the Elder, the brave, the grandfather of Vlad the Impaler, ruler of Wallachia

Few historical figures in Romanian history have exercised such profound influence as Mircea the Elder, voivode of Wallachia for more than three decades and a central figure in the struggle to preserve Christianity in the Balkans. His reign, which lasted from 1386–1394 and 1397–1418, represented a period of economic, military, religious, and diploma...

General Ioan Drăgălina, the hero of the Jiu Gorge, was shot one day after being appointed commander of the First Army in the First World War

General Ioan Drăgălina remains one of the most powerful and dramatic figures of Romanian military history during the First World War. His destiny, brutally cut short just one day after he was appointed commander of the First Army, symbolizes the supreme sacrifice of the Romanian military elite at a critical moment for the existence of the state. Hi...

10 streets in Sector 5 of Bucharest that have interesting stories

Sector 5 of Bucharest is, without a doubt, one of the most complex and least explored urban spaces of the Capital. Far from the standard image of central boulevards or modernized neighborhoods, this area preserves a distinct authenticity, where past and present coexist in a sometimes surprising way. Its streets hide stories about boyars, revolution...

The history of the first pharmacies that appeared in Bucharest, with the private apothecaries that contained “the herbs useful for medicines”

The history of Bucharest’s pharmacies began more than three centuries ago and is closely linked to the development of the medical system in Wallachia. The first apothecaries in Bucharest were not simple places where remedies were sold, but true workshops where the pharmacist prepared treatments from medicinal plants, resins, minerals, and other sub...

Bucharest Traffic in Early September 2026: Where It's Bad and What's Actually Getting Fixed

The 2026/2027 school year starts on September 7. Bucharest's City Hall has tied that date to the deadlines for several construction projects under public scrutiny: the Basarab Overpass, the slab in Unirii Square, the tram lines affected by the works. On paper, the schedule is being kept, but on the ground, the pace of work still varies from one sit...

National Theatre Festival – 71 performances presented in 20 theatres across Bucharest

The 35th edition of the National Theatre Festival, produced by UNITER – the Romanian Theatre Union, will take place in Bucharest between October 17 and 26. The program includes 34 performances in the official selection, with a total of 71 showings presented in 20 theatres across Bucharest.The curatorial team of the National Theatre Festival is made...

Bucharest City Hall Plans to Spend €1.3 Million to Replace the National Arena’s Video Cube

Private healthcare services in Romania: who are they accessible to?

In Romania, the private healthcare sector has grown considerably in recent years, offering an attractive alternative to the public healthcare system. With the promise of superior conditions, shorter waiting times and personalized attention for each patient, private clinics and hospitals have become a tempting option. However, access to these servic...

Bucharest and loneliness – how you can live among millions and still feel alone

Bucharest pulses with life. The streets are crowded, the metro is packed, and the city’s calendar is always full of events. It’s a place where, in theory, you couldn’t possibly feel alone. And yet, paradoxically, right here, in the middle of the crowd, the sense of isolation can be sharper than anywhere else.Sociologists call it “urban loneliness”...

The Story of Corneliu Michailescu, the First Romanian Cubist Painter Who Used Forbidden Substances to Find His Artistic Muse

Corneliu Michailescu, born on August 20, 1887, in Bucharest, was one of the most nonconformist figures in Romanian art during the first half of the 20th century. Raised in a wealthy family, in an environment that emphasized education and culture, Corneliu seemed destined for a respectable career, far removed from scandal and the avant-garde. His fa...