Plaza Romania, in the west of Bucharest, was also built over the shell of a hunger circus. Several shopping centers followed, while other hunger circuses were demolished.

The Marinofs are originally from Bucahrest, Romania, and received their training in the Romanian Circus. Their act, performed high above the circus ring, combines strength, daring and artistry.

Hard times on the road for a Romanian circus troupe, circa 1900, until a boy and a polar bear help turn things around. Kids’ movie specialist Elisabeta Bostan directed this 1981 feature.

Exhibitions, theater performances, workshops and circus performances will take place during the weekend on Calea Victoriei, as part of the outdoor event "Open Streets, Bucharest - Urban Promenade".