Bucharest's Lost Open-Air Pools: How the City Cooled Off 50 to 100 Years Ago, at Tei and Floreasca

Of the open-air pools that once lined the shores of Lake Tei, almost nothing remains standing today — only ruins overrun by vegetation, in a place where, a generation or two ago, thousands of Bucharest residents spent every summer Sunday. One of several pools that operated along the lake's shore — sources vary, putting the number at six, seven, or...

Floreasca Neighborhood – A Movie-Like History: From Bucharest’s Garbage Pit to a Noble Estate and Today’s Luxury District

The Floreasca neighborhood is today one of Bucharest’s most sought-after and elegant areas—a fascinating blend of old and new, of history and modernity, of aristocracy and cosmopolitan urban spirit. Few remember, however, that less than a century ago, Floreasca was considered one of the city’s slums, a “Cinderella” of the capital, where mud, diseas...

The story of Bucharest’s velodrome, from the elite sport of interwar Bucharest to the Floreasca Hippodrome and CS Dinamo

In the interwar period, cycling was more than just a sport – it was a social phenomenon, a way for the refined world of the capital to display its elegance and sophistication. Cycling events, much like horse racing, attracted the city’s upper classes, eager to be seen and to take part in Bucharest’s vibrant social life. Among the first venues that...

I’Velo Urban - One Floreasca City

• 3.7 km from center

I’Velo Urban One Floreasca City brings cycling into the heart of premium urban life. With a sleek setup and quick access to the northern bike lanes of Bucharest, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your day on two wheels—smooth and stress-free.
I'Velo Urban is a 24/7 bike rental system that encourages an active and sustainable lifestyle in the city...

Olga Gudynn International Primary School - Floreasca

• 4.3 km from center

Olga Gudynn International School (OGIS) is a private educational institution, founded in 2001, authorized and accredited by the Ministry of Education and affiliated to UNESCO. The school offers a Romanian-English bilingual program, enriched with elements from the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a modern education, a...

Luca Primary School - Floreasca

• 3.6 km from center

Luca Primary School, located in the Floreasca area, at 67A-71 Sfântul Petru Tei Street, sector 2, Bucharest, is part of the LUCA educational community, which offers educational programs from pre-school to high school.

School Program:

The daily program at Luca Primary School starts at 8:30 and ends at 19:00. The mornings are dedicated to academic...

“Back to school” in Bucharest: the high-risk routes in the first week and how to navigate them

The official start of classes is Monday, 8 September 2025. That brings back the classic rush hours (7:30–9:30 and 13:30–15:00) and the traffic patterns the city forgets over summer. A few nodes overload predictably in the first three days, then flows settle a bit.Where the first week clogs up (and why)North – DN1 / Băneasa – Aviatorilor – Kiseleff.... Read more

Dorobanți: From unpaved roads to one of Bucharest’s most exclusive neighborhoods

Today, Dorobanți is recognized as one of Bucharest’s most exclusive and elegant areas, attracting people who value a refined lifestyle. Although Calea Dorobanți is now known for its vibrant atmosphere, luxury cars, and upscale venues, it wasn’t always this way. The neighborhood has undergone a remarkable transformation—from dirt roads and open fiel... Read more

Investigations at the Burn Center of Floreasca Hospital, after a patient's family spoke about the "concentration camp" she endured

The State Sanitary Inspection and the Control Body of the Ministry of Health are conducting investigations at the Burn Center of Floreasca Hospital in Bucharest, after the family of a critically burned patient spoke out about the “concentration camp” conditions she endured. The testimonies were read by the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, wh... Read more

Melodie Varșoviană

Iubirea începe să înflorească pe terenul ostil al Uniunii Sovietice, când destinul îi aduce împreună pe Viktor, un tânăr rus student la viticultură, și pe Helena, o fată din Polonia care studiază la Conservator. Doi...

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