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The Anglican Church, Queen Marie of Romania’s place of faith and prayer. The chalice she gifted still offers communion to the people of Bucharest today

In a quiet corner of the capital, just steps away from Grădina Icoanei, rises a sober yet elegant red-brick building that seems transported from a London neighborhood: the Anglican Church “The Church of the Resurrection.” The only Anglican place of worship in Bucharest, it bears a history closely tied to the spirituality of Queen Marie, one of the...

The story of painter Nicolae Grigorescu, the orphan from the Cărămidarilor neighborhood who painted icons to sell at the fair

Nicolae Grigorescu, one of the greatest Romanian painters and a leading figure of 19th-century European art, was born on May 15, 1838, in the village of Pitaru, Dâmbovița county. He came from a modest family: his father, Ion Grigorescu, was a notary, and his mother, Ruxandra, a seamstress. Little Nicu was the sixth child of the family and knew hard...

Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei “breathes” history: the old Mogoșoaia Bridge was paved by Constantin Brâncoveanu with tree trunks

Few places in Bucharest concentrate as much history, charm, and collective memory as Calea Victoriei. Today we associate it with grand architecture and intense cultural and social life, but its origins lie in a much humbler past. Before becoming a central artery of the Capital, Calea Victoriei was just a dirt road linking the princely palace on the...

Șelari Street in the Old Town, kilometer zero of love: the Red-Light District, Zaraza’s end, Lady Păuna’s passions

The name of the street comes from the guild of saddlers, craftsmen who made saddles and accessories for horses. In past centuries, horses were essential for transport, trade, and daily life, and saddlers were seen as true artists of their craft. Their street was lively, full of merchants, workshops, and travelers. At the end of Șelari lay Podul Cal...

When life outdoes fiction: Sanda Țăranu gave up chemistry to become an actress, but ended up the most famous voice of Teleenciclopedia

In 2025, 60 years were marked since the launch of Teleenciclopedia, a show that became a cultural landmark for entire generations of Romanians. It is the longest-running production in the history of Romanian television, and its success is closely tied to an unmistakable voice—that of the incomparable Sanda Țăranu. Her career seems taken straight fr...

Fialkowsky Café, the decadent hangout of pre-war Bucharest where actors came to savor “wine mixed with witty words”

In the second half of the 19th century, Bucharest was rapidly transforming from an oriental-style market town into a European capital, with grand ambitions, imposing buildings, and an increasingly lively social life. Old traditions intertwined with novelties brought by Russian, Austrian, and French influences, while the city’s inhabitants sought pl...

The most unique “Mărțișor” in Bucharest. The Tudor Arghezi Memorial House, in whose courtyard the poet’s entire family is buried

Few places in Bucharest combine cultural memory, personal story, and traditional symbolism as harmoniously as the “Tudor Arghezi – Mărțișor” Memorial House. Located on the street that now bears his name, in the south of the capital, this house is not just a museum or a monument of interwar architecture. It represents, in fact, a piece of the soul o...

What you can eat in Bucharest as a foreign tourist. Recommended places and less suitable locations

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is not only a city with a rich history and impressive architecture but also a place where gastronomy reflects cultural diversity and local traditions. For foreign tourists, discovering Bucharest’s cuisine can be a memorable experience that blends authentic Romanian flavors with international influences as well as...

Who was Petrache Poenaru and why several places or buildings in Bucharest bear his name

Petrache Poenaru remains one of the most important intellectuals and innovators of the 19th century in Romania. His name is associated with numerous achievements in education, science, and culture, and in Bucharest several buildings and metro stations today bear his imprint, commemorating his contributions. The former Semănătoarea metro station was...

Iuliu Maniu Boulevard in Bucharest, the third-longest thoroughfare of the Capital. Where its name comes from and how it became so important

Iuliu Maniu Boulevard is one of the best-known and busiest thoroughfares in Bucharest, a place crossed daily by thousands of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Stretching 7.3 kilometers, it ranks third among the longest boulevards of the Capital, after Splaiul Unirii (10.8 km) and Timișoara Boulevard (7.5 km). Over time, the boulevard has played a...