Articles (1839)

Popa Soare: the church, the priest and the street in Bucharest. Where the name actually comes from

Bucharest is a city in which the names of streets and neighborhoods often preserve stories that go back centuries. Behind many apparently ordinary names are churches, priests, merchants, boyars or forgotten historical events that helped shape the city’s identity. One of the most interesting examples is Popa Soare, a name associated today with a str...

Famous houses in Bucharest: Ion Dacian House, the home of the man nicknamed the “Bridegroom of Romanian Operetta”

Bucharest is a city where history can be discovered not only in the great palaces, well-known monuments or public institution buildings, but also in the discreet houses hidden on quiet streets in the center of the capital. Some of these properties preserve the memory of personalities who decisively influenced Romanian culture, and their value goes...

Stars of interwar Bucharest: Gheorghe Timică, from the operetta chorister to the legendary actor of the Capital

Interwar Bucharest was one of the most vibrant periods in the cultural history of the capital. The theaters, summer gardens, halls and musical revues had become places where audiences discovered actors, singers and comedians who would remain in the city’s memory. Among the personalities who contributed to this atmosphere was Gheorghe Timică, one of...

8 Lost Inns of Bucharest and the Buildings That Replaced Them

Old Bucharest hides in plain sight. Just pay attention. Beneath the dome of the CEC Palace, beneath the columns of the National Museum of Romanian History, or beneath the marble of the National Bank lie, layer upon layer, the foundations of a merchant city that smelled of wet wood, coffee, leather, wine, and goods brought along the dusty roads of t...

Baia Centrală in Bucharest, the building whose basement housed the laboratory of a Romanian cinema pioneer

The basement of Baia Centrală in Bucharest did not serve as Vasile Gociu’s home. In 1924, however, it housed his film laboratory. Surrounded by the public bath’s hot-water pipes, the cinematographer and director developed film, copied newsreels and prepared Romanian-language title cards for foreign productions screened in the capital’s cinemas.Baia...

What date is BIAS 2026 taking place in Bucharest: Air shows and surprises for children and adults at Băneasa Airport

For aviation enthusiasts, the end of August brings one of the most spectacular events organized in Bucharest. Bucharest International Air Show & General Aviation Exhibition – BIAS 2026 will take place on August 28-29, 2026, at Bucharest Băneasa International Airport – “Aurel Vlaicu.” Admission is free, and the event promises air demonstrations, air...

The History of the Dudești Neighborhood: Bucharest Between Vineyards, Shops, and Bulldozers

The trouble with the Dudești neighborhood is that everyone recognizes the name, but very few people would draw the same outline on a map. For some, it begins at Hala Traian; for others, at the Vitan Post Office; while for a driver stuck at the Dristor intersection, it probably means that stretch of the city they cross while anxiously checking the t...

5 parks in Sector 2 of Bucharest where you can enjoy peace and a breath of fresh air

Bucharest is a crowded city, where traffic, buildings, and the fast pace of everyday life make green spaces all the more important. In Sector 2, there are some of the most interesting parks in the capital, each with a distinct personality. From the discreet elegance of Ioanid Park to the generous expanse of Plumbuita Park, these places offer the op...

Bucharest's Sector 2: Curiosities from Yesterday and Today

Sector 2 stretches from Piața Romană out toward the Colentina lakes, taking in both the interwar villas of Ioanid-Icoanei and neighborhoods that have only just received official names on City Hall's maps. A few stories from here have a clear yesterday and an equally concrete today.1. The Tower That Watched the City, Now the Tower That Survives Eart...

What theatre plays can we see in Bucharest in August 2026

August is traditionally one of the quieter periods for Bucharest theaters. Many public institutions end their seasons in June or July and prepare the new season for autumn, but this does not mean that theater lovers have to give up on performances. In August 2026, Bucharest still offers several interesting options, from outdoor performances on the...