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...

Floreasca Hospital, the first emergency hospital built in Romania, where Nicolae Labiș dictated the poem “The Bird With The Ruby Beak” on his deathbed

Floreasca Hospital was established in 1933 by decision of the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Social Welfare, at the initiative of Dr. Nicolae Minovici. In his inauguration speech, Dr. Minovici emphasized the necessity of such a facility: “The idea of establishing an emergency hospital concerned us immediately after the war. Establishment of Floreas...

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