Bucharest was once known as “Little Paris of the East.” But English, not French, is the preferred foreign language in Romania’s capital city, and 96 percent of its inhabitants are native Romanians.

Bucharest’s unique architecture serves as a reminder of Romania’s diversity, with Baroque and Byzantine influences. During the latter part of the 20th century, shedding Soviet dominance gave many ...

A series of grand structures built ostensibly to feed the population of Bucharest survived the collapse of communism in the Romanian capital, where some now stand as symbols of the free market. This ...