Today we enter the heart of the most famous neighborhood in Romania: Ferentari. ???? Together with historian Răzvan Voinea, we explore the transformations of this legendary neighborhood, revealing its hidden stories and its evolution, from the outskirts of Bucharest to a symbol of urban history. Our documentary begins at the intersection of Căia Ferentari and Şoseaua Sălaj, where, once, the border between old houses and the systematization imposed in 1985 passed. Here, Răzvan Voinea tells us how this area has gone through multiple historical stages. We stop to discover the history of the neighborhood's name, from Câmpul Veseliei to the current name, which appears in official documents after 1950. However, we go back in time and learn how the name "Ferentari" comes from the auxiliary troops of ferentari in the Roman army, those who opened the battles, a detail unknown to many residents who often mistakenly use the names "Felentari" or "Filentari." We continue our walk on Veseliei Street, where, at the beginning of the 19th century, the Filaret train station was opened nearby. Surprisingly, however, this proximity did not bring significant development to Ferentari, the area being populated more by workers and lacking clear urban plans. The vineyards and wineries that belonged to the Metropolitanate extended over the lands of the current neighborhood, but in the absence of a connection to the major commercial roads, Ferentari remained a poor area. Răzvan shows us how the urban chaos of those times, together with the haphazardly built poor houses, contributed to the perception of this neighborhood as one of poverty. However, Ferentari was not completely forgotten. In the 1930s, at Veseliei Street no. 3, one of the first sports bases in Bucharest was located, and in 1939, Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu met here, during the May Day demonstrations. The name of Veseliei Street comes from the cheerful atmosphere of the many pubs that existed in the area, a unique detail revealed by our guide. Another important point in the history of the neighborhood are the famous red brick blocks, built between 1946 and 1954 on the place called “Câmpul Veseliei.” These blocks, originally intended for Bucharest workers, were built with great pomp and used as propaganda in front of international communist delegations. The first apartments were put into use in a number of 138, even on important holidays, such as May 1 and August 23. The apartments were initially rented, inhabited by two families, and were purchased after the fall of the communist regime in 1989. However, Răzvan Voinea also reveals a lesser-known facet of these homes. The blocks had all the modern utilities for that time – electricity, gas and central heating – powered by their own thermal power plant. However, the residents of the blocks did not have access to jobs in the area, because Ferentari did not experience industrial development, which perpetuated the status of a modest neighborhood. We conclude our tour with a visit to the former Ferentari cinema, a relic of the past, which once brought the community together. Through the eyes of Răzvan Voinea, we discover that Ferentari is much more than the simplistic image that has been attached to it over the years. It is a neighborhood with a complex history, with close ties to the city's past and with communities that have contributed to shaping its identity. We invite you to follow us on this captivating journey through Ferentari and discover a fascinating story from the history of Bucharest. ???? Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe so you don't miss any interesting documentaries! Andrei Voinea and Studio Zona Community Facebook / asociatiastudiozona Join this channel to receive access to benefits: / @giuclea We would like to remind you that these materials are made by the Giuclea team from its own resources, out of the pleasure of promoting, preserving and showing our history, that of the Romanians.