Adevĕrul Palace

On August 15, 1888, the first issue of the newspaper Adevĕrul was published in Bucharest, under the direction of Alexandru V. Beldiman. This newspaper played a crucial role in the modernization of the Romanian press, including significant technical advancements. Ten years later, Constantin Mille, the new director and owner of Adevĕrul, was preparing for the opening of the newspaper’s new headquarters. In March 1887, Mille had purchased a portion of land on Sărindar Street (now Constantin Mille) from engineer George Popovici, formerly owned by George Heliad. With great financial efforts, Adevĕrul could finally afford its own headquarters, suitable for the complex journalistic and printing activities. … Continue readingAdevĕrul Palace

Alhambra Summer Theatre

Nestled between two towering, overgrown buildings in Bucharest, the Garden of Cinema Capitol is slowly suffocating. An oasis of tranquility, shaded by trees and threatened by crumbling plaster, the site is a heartbreaking symbol of neglect. It is a quiet reminder of a broader pattern, as it begins to share the same fate as the nearby Adevĕrul Palace. A pall of decay hangs over Constantin Mille Street, a stark indication of how time has not been kind to these historical landmarks. … Continue readingAlhambra Summer Theatre