O prințesă română, prima femeie ce a cucerit un vârf din Alpi. A fost una din marile intelectuale ale Europei • Newsweek România

Elena Ghica, a Romanian princess known as Dora d'Istria, was the first woman to summit a peak in the Alps, specifically Monch. Born in 1828, she was a prominent intellectual and feminist, advocating for national movements in Southeast Europe. Despite her significant contributions, she remains largely forgotten in Romania. Ghica was a child prodigy, excelling in multiple languages and arts, and later became a respected writer and public figure. After leaving Russia due to political conflicts, she achieved notable climbing feats, including summiting Mont Blanc. She received honors for her literary work and was the first woman to be granted honorary citizenship in Athens.