The history of Bucharest can be traced back to the 14th century when it was first mentioned in documents as a village called "Câmpulung". In the 16th century, it became the capital of Wallachia. The city grew rapidly in the 18th century, and by the end of the century it had a population of over 100,000. Bucharest became the capital of Romania in 1862. The city suffered extensive damage during World War II, but it was rebuilt and grew rapidly in the following decades. Today, Bucharest is the largest city in Romania and the 6th largest city in the European Union.

Cluj-Napoca is a city in northwestern Romania and the capital of Cluj County. It is located in the historical region of Transylvania. The city was the capital of the Dacian kingdom under the rule of Burebista. After the Roman conquest of Dacia, it became the capital of the province of Dacia Apulensis. During the Middle Ages, Cluj-Napoca was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. It was first mentioned in documents in 1213 as a Hungarian royal town. The city continued to prosper and grew in size and importance. It was the center of the region's cultural and economic life. The city was the site of two important synods, in 1285 and 1409. Cluj-Napoca was also the birthplace of the Hungarian revolutionary leader Lajos Kossuth. In 1848, it was the site of the first Hungarian government. After World War II, Cluj-Napoca became the capital of the Romanian province of Transylvania.