Articles (1840)

Architecs who shaped the city of Bucharest: Petre Antonescu, the brilliant artist who gave us the Arch of Triumph and designed half of the Capital

Petre Antonescu remains one of the most remarkable figures of modern Romanian architecture. Considered an architect-artist, he managed to combine the tradition of Romanian architecture with modern visions, leaving his mark on the Capital and other cities in Romania. Born on June 29, 1873, in Râmnicu Sărat, Antonescu began his high school studies in...

Great Romanian dynasties: Kretzulescu, a line of boyars and princes in the high ranks of Europe

The Kretzulescu family represents one of the oldest and most prestigious boyar lineages in Wallachia, alongside the Brâncoveanu princes – specifically the Bassaraba branch of Brâncovan. Uniquely, the Kretzulescus are the only Romanian boyar family recorded with princely rank in the Gotha almanacs. This recognition stemmed from a proposed – though u...

How to quickly find a family doctor in Bucharest, when you are new to the city

Moving to a new city comes with enthusiasm, but also with a long list of things to sort out: finding a home, changing your documents, getting familiar with the neighborhoods and, not least, choosing a family doctor. In a crowded city such as Bucharest, where the pace of life is fast and the medical system is varied, the process may seem complicated...

Fines from the Local Police of the Municipality of Bucharest: what you can contest and how

Receiving a fine can be an unpleasant experience, especially when you consider that the sanction is not justified or that there are errors in the report. In Bucharest, many of the contraventional sanctions are applied by the Local Police of the Municipality of Bucharest, an institution that has competencies in areas such as construction discipline,...

5 things only locals can tell you about Bucharest

Bucharest is not a city that reveals itself immediately. If you’re just visiting, you see buildings, traffic, maybe a few restaurants and classic tourist spots. But those who have lived here for years know that the real Bucharest is discovered in the details: small urban habits, unwritten rules and situations that tourist guides rarely mention.With...

When the first RO-ALERT message was sent in Bucharest and what it contained

The RO-ALERT system has become, in recent years, an important tool for quickly warning the public in emergency situations. Bucharest residents are now accustomed to receiving such notifications on their phones when severe weather events, fires or other risks to public safety occur. However, fewer people remember when the first message was sent in t...

3 places in Bucharest that are pleasant to visit in winter, especially when it snows

Winter changes the atmosphere of Bucharest completely. Parks become quieter, historic buildings gain a special charm, and certain areas of the city feel more enjoyable precisely because of the cold weather or seasonal scenery. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing walk, winter photography spots, or simply a different kind of outing, there are a few...

Real winter costs in Bucharest: what residents of the Capital spend the most on

Winter in Bucharest brings not only lower temperatures, but also a noticeable increase in monthly expenses. Heating bills, higher electricity consumption, weather-affected transportation and the need for additional home equipment can all impact household budgets. At the same time, there are practical ways to optimize costs without sacrificing every...

The first mayor in Bucharest’s history won his mandate by 8 votes. The story of General Barbu Vlădoianu

In the summer of 1864, Bucharest took a decisive step toward administrative modernity. The city, officially called at that time the “commune of Bucharest,” organized for the first time elections for the position of mayor. It was a turning point for a capital still in the process of institutional consolidation after the Union of the Principalities i...

Calea Văcărești, the story of one of the oldest arteries in Bucharest. The princely road connected the center of the Capital to the famous monastery

Calea Văcărești is one of the oldest arteries of Bucharest, a street that, for centuries, linked the city center to the southern areas and that underwent dramatic transformations over time. Its story begins long before Bucharest acquired the appearance of a modern capital, in a period when the city was still a settlement dominated by boyar courts,...