Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center in the country with a significant influence in Eastern and Southeastern Europe as well. It is also a city with a significant influence in terms of education, tourism, research, technology, health care, art, fashion, sports, and politics.
Bucharest is a major economic center in Romania, with a diverse and growing economy that includes industries such as IT, finance, and manufacturing. The city has also seen significant investment in infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and public transportation systems being built to improve connectivity and mobility. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the banks of the Dâmbovița river, less than 60 km (37.3 mi) north of the Danube River and the border with Bulgaria. It is also one of the most populated cities of the European Union (EU) within city limits and the most populated capital in Southeastern Europe.
Economically, Bucharest is the most prosperous city in Romania and the richest capital and city in the region, surpassing Budapest a few years ago. The city has a number of large convention facilities, educational institutes, cultural venues, traditional ‘shopping arcades’ and recreational areas.
These fascinating photos from Sludge G that captured street scenes of Bucharest in 1996.
| The Bulevardul Unirii leading away east from the Presidential Palace, Bucharest, June 1996 |
| An older part of the city which managed to escape the bulldozer. In the background, the new Bucharest, June 1996 |
| Banc Post, Bucharest, June 1996 |
| Bulevardul Unirii, fountains and tower cranes, Bucharest, June 1996 |
| Bucharest, June 1996 |
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