Articles (1840)

Symbols of Bucharest: Kretzulescu Palace, the Fântâna Boului Suburb, and the Superb Castle near Cișmigiu

Old Bucharest was a city of contrasts, a place of great aristocratic residences and quiet suburbs that stretched around them. In the heart of this “Little Paris” stood one of the most elegant buildings of the capital: Kretzulescu Palace on Știrbei Vodă Street. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, in a place filled with history, the palace be...

Ion Brezoianu, the Great Pedagogue of Wallachia, Has a Street Named After Him in the Center of Bucharest

Ion Brezoianu remains one of the most important teachers of Wallachia, a dedicated pedagogue who devoted his entire life to education and schoolchildren. Through his efforts and vision, Brezoianu contributed to the development of the educational system in Mehedinți County, leaving behind a legacy that influenced generations. In the center of Buchar...

The passionate crime that shook interwar Bucharest: The noblewoman Arabella Armășescu and the lover 14 years younger

In the spring of 1929, the newspapers of the Capital reported extensively on one of the most scandalous and mysterious trials of the interwar era. A woman famous in Bucharest’s high society, known for her beauty and elegance, was accused of having killed her lover who was 14 years younger. The story seemed taken from a dramatic novel: a broken marr...

The Museum of Senses in Bucharest, the joy of children: ticket prices, experiences and illusions

In recent years, Bucharest has become increasingly rich in spaces dedicated to educational entertainment, and one of the most popular places for families and children is the Museum of Senses. Located in one of the most frequently visited shopping centers in the capital, this museum offers visitors an experience different from any classic museum. He...

He debuted in Bucharest at Tănase and made entire generations laugh. The story of actor Nicolae Dinică

In the history of revue theatre in Romania there are names that have managed to remain alive in the public’s memory thanks to their talent, charisma and ability to bring joy. Among these artists is also Nicolae Dinică, an actor who conquered the stage through his naturalness and humor, becoming one of the most appreciated comedy performers of the 1...

How to Prepare for IVF: The Questions Nobody Thinks to Ask, a Realistic Timeline, and Where to Go in Bucharest

Update: 30.04.2026The decision to pursue IVF treatment usually comes after months or years of waiting. What makes the difference between a chaotic journey and one where you feel in control is preparation — medical, financial, and emotional — before you actually enter the protocol.An IVF cycle, step by stepFrom the first consultation to the pregnanc...

How Telephones Appeared and Evolved in Bucharest. Who Had Them, How Much They Cost, and How Calls Were Made

Late-19th-century Bucharest was a symphony of absolute chaos. It was a place where mud blended gracefully with European ambitions, and where public order was more of a philosophical idea than a daily reality. On dusty streets or snow-covered avenues, long-distance communication relied entirely on lung power, on coachmen muttering curses under their...

When and where Bookisit 2026 takes place, the second-hand book fair in Bucharest

Bucharest continues to consolidate its status as a city where cultural events dedicated to reading attract more and more participants, and the Bookisit festival is one of the most interesting projects in this field. In 2026, the organizers are preparing the first edition of the year of the second-hand book fair, an event that combines the love for...

The history of the Giulești district in Bucharest: Boyar Giulea, the Calvinist cemetery and the two villages that merged

The Giulești district is today one of the best-known neighborhoods in the western part of Bucharest, located in Sector 6, in an area oriented from northwest to southeast. For many residents of the capital, Giulești is associated with the Rapid stadium, the railway depots, or the working-class atmosphere of the neighborhood. Few people know, however...

Great Romanian dynasties: the Rosetti family, from Byzantine boyars to the revolutionary who dethroned Cuza

Landowners and scholars, the boyars of the Rosetti family knew how to negotiate, and some of them reached the conclusion that, in certain situations, concessions are important. C.A. Rosetti, however, was throughout his life a rebellious man. He gathered the revolutionaries of 1848 in his home, dethroned Prince Cuza, although he had supported him ea...