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The Story of Nicolae Filimon, “The Old and New Upstart” of Bucharest, “Father” of the Famous Dinu Păturică

In September 2025, 206 years passed since the birth of one of the most important Romanian writers of the 19th century, Nicolae Filimon. Born on September 6, 1819, in Bucharest, he was the third of five children of Priest Mihai Filimon, parish priest of the Church of Enă, and Maria. Coming from a family deeply connected to the church and local tradi...

Nemira Publishing House launches Mihaela Nicola’s new essay and photography volume “Din Priviri”

On Wednesday, November 5, at Cărturești Verona Bookstore, Nemira Publishing House launched “Din Priviri” (Through Glances), a collection of essays and photographs signed by communication expert Mihaela Nicola. The author’s fifth title presents an original compilation of “chic texts and barefoot photographs”, crafted as a deeply personal journey thr...

A love story like in the movies: actress Vasilica Tastaman, the great love of the late Emeric Ienei

On November 5, 2025, Romania lost not only a legendary coach but also a symbol of elegance and dignity in sport: Emeric Ienei. He was 88 years old and had lived a life that could be told like a movie, one about performance, passion, sacrifice, and above all, love. Beyond trophies, matches, and glory, Ienei experienced a romantic story that captivat...

Ana Davila, the blue-blooded lady, a “mother” to hundreds of orphaned girls. The tragic poisoning of Dr. Carol Davila’s wife

Ana Racoviță, who would later become known as Ana Davila, was born in 1834 in Craiova, into a family that carried the noble heritage of the old Romanian boyar lineages. She was one of nine children born to Ana (Anca) Racoviță, née Golescu, and Alexandru Racoviță, a descendant of a family that had given several rulers to Wallachia and Moldavia. Thro...

Famous boulevard names: Dimitrie Cantemir, illustrious scholar, bohemian intellectual, voivode of Moldavia

A fascinating personality of Romanian and European culture, Dimitrie Cantemir remains one of the most complex figures of the seventeenth century. Ruler of Moldavia, writer, philosopher, historian, musicologist, and diplomat, he embodied the Renaissance spirit in an age of political and cultural turmoil. The boulevard that bears his name in Buchares...

The house of General Gheorghe Manu and the story of the hero who contributed to the conquest of Plevna in Romania’s War of Independence

Calea Victoriei, one of the oldest and most elegant boulevards of Bucharest, was in the 19th century the center of the city’s social and political life. Along this street, the most important boyar families and key figures who contributed to Romania’s modernization built their residences. Among these buildings of great historical value stands the ho...

How “walkable” is Bucharest: neighborhoods where you can live without a car

We live in a city where traffic has become part of everyday conversation. In Bucharest, the time spent in a car often rivals the time spent at work.And yet, more and more people are choosing a different perspective: a Bucharest experienced on foot, where distances are measured in minutes, not kilometers.But how “walkable” is the capital, really? An...

Where the name of Bucharest’s Baicului neighborhood comes from

In the northeast of Bucharest, between Doamna Ghica Street and Pantelimon Boulevard, lies Baicului, a neighborhood that, although not among the most famous, hides a rich history and a distinctive identity. A neighborhood with history and identityIn a city that is constantly changing, Baicului manages to maintain a balance between tradition and mode...

The Best 5 Gelaterias in Bucharest: Where to Find the Perfect Ice Cream. Customer Reviews Tell All

As the demand for quality artisanal desserts grows, the capital of Romania has become a hub for gelaterias that rival those in major Italian cities. We analyzed reviews and market trends to identify the locations that excel in flavor, texture, and overall experience. Here is an essential guide for gelato lovers, presenting the 5 places in Bucharest...

Old Café 9, the story of the famous Bucharest café where Caragiale and Eminescu used to meet

On Covaci Street, in the historic center of Bucharest, stands one of the city’s oldest and most emblematic spots – Old Café 9, a living page of Bucharest’s history. The café is more than an elegant restaurant; it is a vital part of the city’s cultural identity. A legendary place in the heart of old BucharestHere, among walls imbued with stories, Mi...