FOTO | Povestea de iubire ascunsă sub o piatră din Cimitirul Bellu. De ce odihnesc in secret laolaltă arhitectul Louis Blanc și Irina Procopiu, confidenta Reginei Maria • Vechiul București

The Bellu Cemetery holds the poignant love story of architect Louis Blanc and aristocrat Irina Procopiu, whose bond transcended societal norms and time. Blanc, who arrived in Romania in 1883, contributed significantly to the architectural landscape, while Irina's life was marked by deep love and loss. After Blanc's untimely death, Irina became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria, dedicating her life to supporting the queen until her passing in 1938. Irina chose to be buried near Blanc, reflecting their enduring connection despite her later marriage.