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Boyar Ioan Movilă, founder of the Eforie Sud resort in Dobrogea, has a street bearing his name in the center of Bucharest

The name of boyar Ioan Movilă is inseparably linked to the emergence and development of the Eforie Sud resort, one of the oldest and most elegant spa destinations on the Romanian seaside. A complex personality, trained as a jurist, politician, refined collector, and visionary in the field of urban planning, Movilă left behind not only a resort rais...

Great Romanian dynasties: Miclescu, a lineage of boyars, logothetes, revolutionaries and the house where “Felix and Otilia” was filmed

The history of great boyar families in the Romanian space is often a faithful mirror of the social, political and cultural transformations that have marked the country’s evolution. Among these lineages with deep roots in the past is also the Miclescu family, a name perhaps less resounding than that of other dynasties, but equally important through...

“To be an actor means to be a slave!” Aristizza Romanescu, the diva of the Bucharest stage during the Belle Époque, died in suffering and extreme poverty

The history of Romanian theatre is marked by the names of great artists who elevated the stage to the rank of art and left behind unforgettable performances. Among these personalities was Aristizza Romanescu, one of the most brilliant actresses of the Belle Époque period in Romania, a woman who experienced glory, applause and public admiration, but...

What measures has Bucharest City Hall taken for citizens’ safety in the context of the orange storm warning

The Bucharest City Hall has announced a series of special measures following the orange weather warning for storms issued by the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) for the Capital. Authorities have begun inspecting construction sites, traffic lights, and advertising billboards, while intervention teams are on standby to act quickly in cas...

Historic Fountains of Bucharest: Their Stories, from the Water Carriers to Octav Doicescu’s Miorița

There is a Bucharest we discover by looking up, at cornices, church spires and balconies. But there is also a city whose history can be read at ground level, wherever water once flowed. The Romanian capital’s old fountains tell a surprisingly good story about the city, because around them converge thirst, administration, art, politics, love, duels...

Old Center - The history and charm of Bucharest's most famous streets, then and now

The Old Center of Bucharest is a place full of history, culture and energy that attracts locals and tourists from all over the world. Also known as "Lipscani", this historic neighborhood is a truly charming place, full of narrow streets and old buildings that take you back to the bohemian atmosphere of Bucharest's bygone days. Once you step into th...

Interwar Bucharest, perhaps the most beautiful era of the Capital. What were the main attractions and entertainments of the old city

During the period between the two World Wars, Bucharest experienced an age of great cultural and social brilliance. The city, nicknamed the “Little Paris,” offered its residents an impressive variety of leisure and entertainment activities, reflecting the spirit of the time – a perfect combination of European refinement and local character.Promenad...

Who was Smaranda Brăescu and why a street in Bucharest bears her name. The tragic story of Romania’s first female parachutist

Smaranda Brăescu is one of the most important figures in the history of Romanian and world aviation. Considered a pioneer of female parachuting, her life and achievements remain a testimony to courage, perseverance, and love for the skies. Although her name is not always as well-known as that of other aviators, Smaranda’s story is filled with adven...

“The ‘rainwater fee,’ regulated for over three decades: what it represents and why it exists

The term ‘rainwater fee’ often appears in public discussions, especially during periods of heavy rainfall. The expression can misleadingly suggest an extra tax, but the reality is different: it is a regulated component of the public water and sewage service, defined by Law 241/2006.In Bucharest, billing for the sewage service related to rainwater i...

The most ill-famed place in last century’s Bucharest inspired the painter Ștefan Luchian. The history of the Yellow Inn

In the history of Bucharest there are places that shone through elegance and splendor, but also spaces that remained in the collective memory because of their dark reputation. The Yellow Inn, located on the north-western edge of the old Capital, belongs to the second category. For more than a century, this inn was the witness of a colorful world, p...