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The Pantelimon Neighborhood: From the Plague Refuge to the Only Area in Bucharest with Painted Rooftops

Pantelimon. For many Bucharest residents, the name evokes an image of a working-class neighborhood filled with gray apartment blocks, pharmacies, slot machine halls, and pawn shops lining the main boulevard. But Pantelimon means much more than that. Beyond the brightly repainted façades lies a fascinating history that begins in the 18th century — i...

Bucharest in 2026: urban trends you need to know

Bucharest continues to be a constantly evolving city, and 2026 brings new trends that shape the way residents and visitors interact with the Capital. From visible changes in neighborhoods and infrastructure, to the adoption of technology and new urban habits, Bucharest is constantly redefining itself. In this article, we explore the main urban tren...

The history of Nifon Palace, the most beautiful building on Calea Victoriei, from the inn of the furrier Dedu to the present day

On one of Bucharest’s oldest and most elegant boulevards, Calea Victoriei, stands a building that has withstood centuries, political regimes, and urban transformations without losing its grace: Nifon Palace. Today, it is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the Romanian capital and is listed as a historical monument. It currently belon...

How to survive your first month in Bucharest as a student

Your first month in Bucharest is a strange mix of excitement, confusion, and Google Maps. For a new student, the city can feel like a huge, noisy creature that’s impossible to tame. But once you learn a few basic rules — and keep your sense of humor intact — you’ll realize that beneath the chaos, Bucharest actually has heart.1. Learn the basics of...

Museums in Bucharest for Kids: 12 places worth visiting in 2026

Bucharest's museum scene has changed considerably over the past decade. Major renovations, new venues, and a shift in how institutions approach visitors — especially younger ones — have turned several classic museums into places that genuinely merit a family's time. Add to that a handful of concepts that didn't exist ten years ago, and the city's o...

Dragobete in Bucharest: 6 Romantic Places Most People Don't Know About

There's a Bucharest that runs parallel to the tourist one — more intimate, quieter, less rushed. A city where you can spend an afternoon without navigating tour groups or menus in four languages. For Dragobete, Romania's traditional celebration of love on February 24th, here are a few places from that other version of the capital worth discovering....

Protest rally and march by teachers in the Capital – Thousands of educators gather in front of the Government

Hundreds of teachers gathered on Monday, the first day of school, after 10:30 a.m. in Victory Square, Bucharest, at a protest rally organized by the Free Trade Union Federation in Education (FSLI), the “Spiru Haret” Federation of Education Unions, and the “Alma Mater” National Federation of Trade Unions. By 12:10 p.m., the number of protesters had...

How hard is it, really, to be on time in Bucharest

The daily chronicle of a city that quietly steals minutes from your life.In Bucharest, time isn’t measured in hours — it’s measured in traffic lights. Being on time is an urban puzzle built from short distances, long bottlenecks, and structural unpredictability. Here, five kilometers can mean ten minutes or an hour — depending on the day, the weath...

The history of Bucharest’s Drumul Taberei neighborhood, where Tudor Vladimirescu set up his camp of pandurs in 1821

Drumul Taberei is today one of the most well-known and densely populated neighborhoods of the Capital. Located in Sector 6, in the south-west of Bucharest, it borders Militari to the north and Ghencea to the south. Modern, green, and full of life, the neighborhood hides behind its apartment blocks a two-century-long history that blends national glo...

Bucharest Mall Opening Hours for Christmas and New Year 2025–2026. Full holiday schedule for malls, supermarkets, cinemas, and gyms

Shopping malls in Bucharest will operate on a special holiday schedule during Christmas and New Year’s. While most malls will be closed on December 25 and January 1, there are notable exceptions, and opening hours will vary between shopping galleries, supermarkets, cinemas, and fitness centers.Below is the complete Christmas and New Year opening sc...