Autumn changes the way Bucharest breathes. The light softens, leaves scatter across the asphalt, and the city seems to slow down for a few weeks. It’s not just about parks covered in foliage, but about places where a walk becomes a complete experience – visual, sonic, even olfactory.Cișmigiu Park has a particular charm in September and October. It’...
Thinking of moving to Bucharest? Romania's capital is a bustling city with plenty of unique opportunities and experiences to offer. However, before you make the move, it's essential to prepare yourself properly to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible.Here's a practical guide to help you prepare for your move to Bucharest and avoid un...
Sector 5 of Bucharest, located in the south-west of the capital, is an area full of contrasts, where tradition meets modernity. This sector offers a unique combination of historic neighborhoods, green spaces and recent urban developments, making it attractive to residents of all ages. Being a vast and varied area, Sector 5 includes residential nei...
The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve brings, every year, major changes to the operating hours of Bucharest’s large shopping centers. While most malls close their doors on January 1 or operate with extremely reduced schedules, there is a single exception in the Capital. It is AFI Palace Cotroceni, which will be open on the first day of 20...
Ferdinand Victor Albert Meinrad of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born on August 24, 1865, in Sigmaringen, into one of the oldest princely families in Europe. His father, Leopold of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, had been a pretender to the Spanish throne, and his mother, Infanta Antonia of Portugal, descended from the royal houses of Bragança and Saxe-Co...
Among the churches that profoundly shaped Bucharest’s identity, the Sfânta Vineri-Herăscu Church held a special place. Built initially in the 16th century, founded by voivode Matei Basarab, it was considered for centuries one of the most beautiful and representative places of worship in the Capital.A jewel of Bucharest’s spiritualityLocated in the...
Ghencea, located in Sector 5 of Bucharest, is today one of the oldest and most historically rich neighborhoods of the capital. With a population of approximately 180,000 inhabitants, the area is divided into two main sectors: Old Ghencea, consisting mostly of apartment blocks built in the 1970s, and New Ghencea, currently under development along Gh...
For many people, the first day of the year is a mix of quiet time, recovery after New Year’s Eve and the desire to ease into the new year at a slower pace. In Bucharest, January 1, 2026 is not just a day off, but also a chance to experience the city in a different way, calmer and less crowded than usual.Even though many public institutions and shop...
Louis Pasteur was born on December 27, 1822, in the town of Dole, France, into a modest family. His father was a tanner, and his mother managed the household. In 1827, the family moved near Arbois, where young Louis began his studies. He was not considered a prodigy, but he was hardworking, disciplined, and deeply curious about the world around him...
Few scientists have had as profound an impact on modern medicine as Joseph Lister. Born in 1827 in Upton, England, and passing away in 1912, Lister is considered the founder of antiseptic surgery, a medical field that has saved millions of lives and completely transformed the way surgical operations are performed. A visionary who forever changed su...