Baba Manu, fantoma ce ar bântui ruinele de la Curtea Veche. Legenda ei, legată de fosta reședință domnească • Newsweek România

Baba Manu is a ghost associated with the ruins of Curtea Veche, a former royal residence in Bucharest. The site, now in disrepair, is undergoing conservation efforts by the city. Baba Manu, believed to be a fortune teller and beggar from the 19th century, is said to have died in a fire in 1847. Locals regarded her as a protective spirit of the city, and her legend persists despite no evidence of her ghostly presence. The area has a rich history, having served as a royal residence for many rulers, including Vlad the Impaler. The site is also linked to various urban legends, including secret tunnels used by nobles to escape invasions.