Văcărești Natural Park: the story of how nature reclaimed an abandoned project in the heart of Bucharest
From the demolitions and expropriations of the 1980s to its designation as a protected natural area in 2016, the history of Văcărești is the story of an extraordinary transformation in the heart of Bucharest
The Romanian Traditional Costume: What the Embroidered Motifs Say About Each Garment
The Romanian traditional costume is one of the best-known elements of the country’s cultural heritage. Its colours, cuts, fabrics and, above all, the motifs embroidered on each garment reflect regional traditions, community...
Romanian Villages Where Time Seems to Have Stood Still
Far from large cities and the fast pace of modern life, Romania is home to villages where traditional houses, quiet streets, old churches and crafts passed down through generations create the impression of stepping back in time.
Văcărești Monastery, the lost masterpiece of Bucharest. From the foundation of Nicolae Mavrocordat to its demolition in 1986
On September 24, 1723, Văcărești Monastery was consecrated, becoming one of the most important examples of 18th-century Romanian architecture.
Curtea de Argeș, a tourist destination shaped by medieval heritage and historic monuments
Curtea de Argeș is one of the Romanian towns where history, architectural heritage and traditions come together in a remarkable collection of tourist attractions, offering visitors the opportunity to discover important landmarks...
Victor Brauner – The Great Romanian Painter of Surrealism
Victor Brauner stands among the leading figures of modern European art and is widely regarded as one of the most significant artists of Romanian origin associated with the international Surrealist movement.
Bucharest Day and the History of Capital
Bucharest, the capital of Romania and the largest city in the country, is the main political, administrative, economic, cultural, and educational center of the Romanian state.
The Maramureș Gates and the Symbols Carved in Wood
In the villages of Maramureș, wood has long been an essential part of the traditional landscape and of the region’s architectural identity.






















