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Villa Ștefan Minovici

Located in the Armenian Quarter of Bucharest, this once-magnificent villa stands as a relic of the city’s architectural past. Originally built in 1892 for Dumitru T. Dobrescu, a professor of Romanian, Greek, and Latin at the Nifon Seminary, the house later became part of the dowry of his daughter, Victoria, upon her marriage to Ștefan Minovici in 1904. Ștefan, the brother of renowned forensic scientist Mina Minovici and professor Nicolae Minovici, would come to call this architectural gem his home. … Continue readingVilla Ștefan Minovici

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Health Insurance House of Bucharest

On a quiet street in Bucharest, tucked away behind towering trees and shielded from the city’s relentless noise, stands an old house with a long-forgotten past. Built at the end of the 19th century, this architectural relic once served as the headquarters of the Health Insurance House of Bucharest (CASMB). For years, it was a place where people sought medical guidance and bureaucratic solutions. Today, however, it is a shadow of its former self—a haunting reminder of neglect and decay. … Continue readingHealth Insurance House of Bucharest

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Abandoned Garages and Auto Workshops

During my urban exploration in Bucharest, I came across a site consisting of abandoned garages, warehouses, and auto workshops, constructed during the communist era. These structures exhibited signs of decay and neglect, reflecting their disuse over the years. The worn-out appearance of the buildings and rusting machinery offered a glimpse into the industrial past of the area. … Continue readingAbandoned Garages and Auto Workshops

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Palatul venețian

Un palazzo venețian își anunță sfârșitul pe strada Temișana nr 2-4. În pofida degradării vizibile, ca un oftat, clădirea emană un aer aparte de bijuterie urbană de început de secol XX. În ultima perioadă, clădirea nu a căzut pe mâini bune. Mai multe surse consideră că acestă amintire a fost casa în care a locuit Luigi Cazzavillan. Însă alte surse spun că e improbabil deoarece autorizația construirii casei a fost obținută cu doar doi ani înainte ca acesta să moară. … Continue readingPalatul venețian

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Unseen Wonders: Exploring the Hidden Spaces of the City

Every city has a mysterious and unseen side, a part hidden beneath the bustling and noisy surface of the main streets and modern buildings. This unseen part is made up of abandoned places, ruins, and derelict buildings, left to deteriorate and transform into a mix of beauty and decay. … Continue readingUnseen Wonders: Exploring the Hidden Spaces of the City

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Marble statue signed by H. Levasseur

I often discover rare and impressive treasures in my explorations. One of them is a life-size marble statue signed by Henri Louis Levasseur, a French sculptor best known for his Art Nouveau depictions of historic and mythological figures. His sculptures are composed in a realistic manner, often including painstakingly detailed, draped fabrics that appear to be captured mid-movement. … Continue readingMarble statue signed by H. Levasseur

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The Omnia Hall through the eyes of visitors

In 2022, several foreigners who participated in the urban exploration tour had the chance to visit the Omnia Hall in Bucharest, an important cultural objective due to the history it had, but especially the course it will take. This place, which hosted the meetings of the Central Committee of the Romanian Communist Party, the Romanian Senate and, later, the “Ion Dacian” National Operetta Theatre, is now under the administration of the Bucharest National Dance Center, which intends to transform the Omnia Hall into a dance house. … Continue readingThe Omnia Hall through the eyes of visitors

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Turnul GRIRO

Compania „Atelierele Grivița” (Atelierele Centrale Căi Ferate) a luat ființă în 1897. Inițial, ea se ocupa cu repararea locomotivelor cu aburi și a vagoanelor de cale ferată pentru trenurile care aveau traseu prin Capitală, dar în cele din urmă a ajuns o piesă de bază pentru întreaga industrie feroviară din România. Cartierul Grivița din prezent s-a dezvoltat în jurul acestor ateliere. … Continue readingTurnul GRIRO

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Crematoriul Cenușa

Crematoriul Cenușa din București a fost construit după un proiect al arhitectului Duiliu Marcu. Construcția situată pe o colină din Parcul Tineretului a început în 1925, cu sprijinul Primăriei Capitalei, la inițiativa Societății Cenușa. În trei ani avea să fie inaugurat primul crematoriu dintr-un stat cu o populație majoritar ortodoxă. … Continue readingCrematoriul Cenușa