In the 1930's, Ionica's Barbershop, located on the ground floor of Athenee Palace Hotel, was not only a beauty temple for the upper class, but also the best place in town to hear the latest gossips. One could have seen there famous politicians, wealthy business men, foreign diplomats, beautiful high-class ladies and even foreign spies, …
Romanian “Orient Express” – The Royal Train
Did you know that the Royal Train was commisioned by King Ferdinand to Ernesto Breda plant in Milano, but the sovereign died before it was ready, in 1928? Its five wagons display an exquisite design, with Cordoba leather and Murano glass lamps. I wish I had the chance to travel by this sassy train! PS: …
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Main train station in Bucharest
Did you know that Bucharest North Railway Station was built between 1868 and 1872? It wasn't meant to be the city's main station, but during the years it became the most important railway station in Romania. The entire area was heavily bombed by the Allies during the Second World War, since it was the main …
Grand Hotel du Boulevard
Did you know that four Romanian officers conspired to assassinate King Carol II in 1934? They outlined the plan in their room at the second floor of Grand Hotel du Boulevard. The officers tried to kill the Romanian king while his Majesty was paasing by the hotel on his way to attend the Easter Vigil …
Ana's Tours to Bucharest 