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Grivița Railway Workshops

Grivița, a district in Bucharest, has witnessed significant transformation over the years, with its roots deeply entwined in the history of the Romanian railway industry. The area, as we know it today, developed around the CFR Workshops (Atelierele CFR Grivița), which were established in 1897. These workshops played a crucial role in the repair and maintenance of steam locomotives and passenger carriages, thus becoming a vital part of Romania’s industrial backbone. … Continue readingGrivița Railway Workshops

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The Basement of the Romanian Television Headquarters

The basement of the Romanian Television Headquarters is closely linked to rumors regarding the existence of a network of tunnels that, according to a well-developed plan, connected the bunkers of several strategic points across Bucharest. This plan was known as Plan Z, previously mentioned in other articles as operation “Rovine-IS-70” or “Plan Z,” designed for the evacuation of the Ceaușescu couple in case of extreme emergencies. … Continue readingThe Basement of the Romanian Television Headquarters

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FAUR Factories

S.C. “Faur” S.A. is an industrial complex located on the eastern outskirts of Bucharest, historically significant for its specialization in the manufacturing and repair of rolling stock. Commonly referred to as the “Faur” factories, the site has undergone several name changes throughout its existence, previously known as “Malaxa” and later as “23 August” during the communist era. … Continue readingFAUR Factories

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Bazilescu Summer Theatre

Nestled within the serene landscape of Bazilescu Park, the summer theatre stands as a silent witness to the grandiose ambitions and subsequent neglect of Bucharest’s cultural heritage. Designed by architect Paul Emil Miclescu, father of architect Sandu Miclescu, and erected in 1953 for the World Festival of Youth and Students, this imposing structure epitomizes the architectural ideals of socialist realism, a style that sought to convey the strength and magnificence of the totalitarian regime through the lens of classical aesthetics. The theatre was conceived as part of a broader urban vision, complementing the network of public amenities constructed along Bucureștii Noi Boulevard during the same period. … Continue readingBazilescu Summer Theatre

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Pe acoperișul fostului sediu al Centrului de Informatică și Documentare

Un neavizat care a auzit sau aude pentru prima oară de Centrul de Informatică şi Documentare a D.S.S.-ului (Direcția Securității Statului), poate rămâne cu impresia falsă că el este doar un compartiment al D.G.T.O. (Direcția Generală Tehnico-Operativă). În realitate C.I.D.-ul era cel mai secret şi mai bine păzit instrument al Securităţii. Până la data de 22 Decembrie 1989, C.I.D.-ul ocupa etajul II şi III al blocului situat pe Calea Victoriei, lângă biserica Creţulescu şi era condus de Colonelul Nicolici. … Continue readingPe acoperișul fostului sediu al Centrului de Informatică și Documentare

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Casa Miclescu

Casa în stil neoromânesc de pe bulevardul Kiseleff nr. 35-37 a fost proiectată de arhitectul Ion Mincu în anul 1900 pentru prietenul său, pictorul George Demetrescu Mirea (1852-1934). Mirea a fost director al Școlii Naționale de Arte Frumoase din București timp de 28 de ani și artist de front în Războiul de Independență, alături de Nicolae Grigorescu. Casa a fost vândută avocatului Jean Miclescu, nu înainte ca artistul să-i decoreze tavanul cu splendide picturi. … Continue readingCasa Miclescu