16
Apr
Carol I
Few visitors in Bucharest will leave without seeing the enormous horseback statue of Carol I – the first king of modern Romania – which stands in front of the University Library in Piata Revolutiei. Looking directly at the former Royal Palace (now the National Art Museum), the statue is one of the largest in... Continue Reading
3
Jul
The Debate Over Bucharest Apartments
It’s mandatory that you try to remember that Bucharest is offering some amazing opportunities, but you can find great deals in different regions of the nation. It isn’t important if you wish to remain in Bucharest only for a single night or longer, apartments present a great chance in both circumstances. Whatever the reason, you... Continue Reading
23
Jan
The Parliament Palace
Construction of Romania’s most famous building, Palatul Parlamentului, kown as Casa Poporului, began in 1984 and continued through what were the darkest days of Nicolae Ceasusescu regime. Standing 84m above ground level on 12 floors, the building has long been shrouded in mistery, rumour and hyperbole. Originally designed, by a young architect – Anca Petrescu,... Continue Reading
6
May
8 foods that are not to miss whilst in Bucharest
The Craftsmen's Fair is usually held in mid May. The fair is occasioned by the anniversary of the Dimitre Gusti Village Museum, the host of the event. Hundreds of craftsmen from all corners of Romania flock to the Village Museum and demonstrate in front of the visiting public the knowledge they have amassed in respect to the ancestral traditions of pottery, weaving, wood sculpture and plenty other folk arts.
4
Apr
Do not miss Bucharest music festivals and concerts in summer 2016!
Summer 2016 looks amazing for now. If Bucharest only welcomed a few big names in concert since the communist regime has ended (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Shakira, Robbie Williams), this year a surprising number of internationally renowned names will be performing live for the very first time in the capital. The first big concert takes... Continue Reading
27
Mar
EUROPAfest & co.
In Bucharest the flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, and parks are getting busy. Along with spring, many musicians from all over the world are coming to EUROPAfest. The festival, which lasts ten days, is dedicated to jazz and classical music. More than 45 countries are being represented this year, making the... Continue Reading
5
Feb
QUEEN and Adam Lambert concert in Bucharest
One of the most anticipated shows of recent years, the legendary band Queen + Adam Lambert is coming for the first time in Romania, on June 21, 2016, to perform in Constitution Square of Bucharest. After a first appearance together in 2009 in the final show American Idol, followed by a performance memorable scene MTV... Continue Reading
18
Dec
Craftsmen’s Fair
The Craftsmen's Fair is usually held in mid May. The fair is occasioned by the anniversary of the Dimitre Gusti Village Museum, the host of the event. Hundreds of craftsmen from all corners of Romania flock to the Village Museum and demonstrate in front of the visiting public the knowledge they have amassed in respect to the ancestral traditions of pottery, weaving, wood sculpture and plenty other folk arts.
18
Dec
Interesting things about Bucharest and Romania
Situated in the part of the world which will perhaps always be known as Eastern Europe, it would be more accurate to describe Bucharest's geographical location as south-eastern Europe. Bucharest was founded in the 14th century and it is located in the part of Romania known as Wallachia, one of the three historic principalities (next to Moldavia and Transylvania) which are now the modern country.