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From Paris to Rome, we take a stroll through Europe s most seductive neighbourhoods - Copyright TQ / Unsplash By
• Updated: 18/04/2021 - 10:01
For many visitors to an exciting new city, the lure of seeing and ticking off the ‘sights’ means they may only enjoy a rushed, surface-level experience. Zigzagging across the tourist trail can often mean just a fleeting glimpse into a city’s culture and spirit, without ever really getting under its skin.
From the echoes of lively evening conversations at the local wine bar to jaunty street art bringing a splash of personality, neighbourhoods give cities their character and uncovering them can make that long-awaited holiday so much more fulfilling.
Following the collapse of the Nicolae Ceaușescu regime in 1989, the area saw a new wave of demolitions take place as industry collapsed, and factories closed.
Aside from the newly built 55,634-seat soccer stadium, the Arena Naționala, abandoned factories were replaced by malls, fast-food restaurants, and gambling parlours. And yet while the Arena attracted major crowds at sporting events and live concerts, Pantelimon remained devoid of many cultural activities.
As part of an awareness-raising campaign meant to shed light on the neighbourhood, the first edition of Giants of Pantelimon took place in October 2017.
Make a Point
This collective art project was developed by local NGO Make a Point. Over the course of three days, street artists created a series of large-size murals using the roofs of former factories as canvases for their art. The murals are based on real stories told by locals and gathered by event organisers. Stemming from collective memory, they reflect slices of li