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Circului Park in Bucharest, brief history: The garbage pit, the brick factory and today’s public garden

The history of Circului Park in Bucharest begins long before this space became an oasis of greenery in the middle of the Capital. In the second half of the 19th century, the area had nothing of its current charm, being dominated by industrial activities and the exploitation of natural resources. In 1865, the German entrepreneur Max Tonola establish...

Nightlife in Communist Bucharest: Bars and Controlled Escapes

The 1980s. You walk along the wide boulevards of Bucharest, where the dim light of the streetlamps carves long shadows onto the asphalt. The gray facades of the neighborhood apartment blocks hide under the darkness of the evening, yet the city harbors a secret pulse—an underground vibration that defies the rigor of the regime.Nightlife in communist...

The fate of Mircea Lambrino, the illegitimate prince of Romania. What became of the son of King Carol II with Zizi Lambrino

The fate of Mircea Grigore Lambrino begins even before his birth, in a tense context dominated by a love story that shook the Royal House of Romania. The relationship between Carol II of Romania and Zizi Lambrino was an intense one, but deeply contested by the royal family and by the constitutional norms of the time.A forbidden love story and a dyn...

He discovered Alecsandri and educated generations of students in Bucharest. The exploits of Petre Dulfu, the father of Păcală

Petre Dulfu was, without a doubt, one of the most widely read Romanian authors at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. His books circulated extensively, were present in school textbooks, in popular libraries, and in the homes of ordinary people. Entire generations grew up reading his stories, and his characters entered...

Elena Farago, the brilliant poet of children and protégé of I.L. Caragiale, has a street bearing her name in Bucharest

The life of Elena Farago began under the sign of fragility and hardship, in an era when destiny could be dramatically altered by unforeseen events. Born on March 29, 1878, in Bârlad, into a large family, Elena Paximade – her maiden name – experienced early on the pain of loss and the responsibilities of adult life.Childhood marked by trials and suf...

How Much Do You Need to Earn to Live Well in Bucharest in 2026. A Comparison with 2016

Ten years ago, a Bucharest resident with 3,200 lei net in their pocket got by just fine. They paid a reasonable rent, ate out without doing mental arithmetic, and still managed to put something aside. Today, that same calculation no longer works. Salaries have grown, true — but costs have grown faster, more unpredictably, and in some categories alm...

How Cinemas Emerged in Bucharest and the First Scandals Related to Morality

If you had been strolling down Calea Victoriei on the afternoon of May 27, 1896, you would have noticed an unusual commotion in front of the building housing the editorial offices of the newspaper L'Indépendance Roumaine. It wasn't a government crisis or a duel between proud boyars, but something far more bizarre: a Frenchman named Paul Menu had in...

Look Up From Your Phone - 7 Places in Bucharest That Spring Transforms Completely

There are a few weeks each year when Bucharest takes on a texture you'll miss if you're not paying attention. Magnolias push past garden fences, wisteria climbs facades until it swallows them whole, and the interwar neighbourhoods shift into something else entirely when the vegetation finally catches up with the architecture. The city you usually m...

10 Places in Bucharest to Truly Feel the Spirit of Easter

During Easter, Bucharest takes on a distinct texture—a blend of eerie silence on the boulevards and a gastronomic buzz concentrated in a few key spots. The city sheds its aggressive pace and settles down at long tables, where the scent of leavened dough meets the aromas of craft cocktails or specialty coffee. If you choose to stay in the Capital, y...

What schedule do supermarkets in Bucharest have for Easter 2026: Lidl, Auchan, Kaufland, Penny, Carrefour, Mega Image

The Easter holidays bring not only traditions, prayers, and rich meals, but also a series of changes in store schedules in cities. For residents of Bucharest, planning Easter shopping is essential: ingredients for the Easter table, last-minute products, or even gifts – all of these require clear information about when supermarkets are open during t...