The money exhibition The permanent exhibition was inaugurated in 2003 and it’s not just about money, but also about the bank’s history. The exhibition, located in the main hall, presents old documents relating to bank transactions, medals and pins, as well as collection of postcards and old flyers promoting the bank’s activity. You might also like the old safes and piggy-banks, some of th
For a long part of its history, Romania fought for existence sandwiched between rival empires. The three main provinces that make up modern Romania, namely Moldavia, Wallachia and Transylvania, were for centuries under the influence of the Ottoman or the Austro-Hungarian empires, which left a mark on the country’s architecture. There is no one style that can be defined as purely Romanian archite
When you arrive in Bucharest, prepare yourself for a trip through history as the Romanian capital is dotted by architectural gems reminding of long gone times. More than a century ago, Bucharest prided itself as being a Little Paris and if you walk down the large tree-shaded boulevards downtown you will see why. There are plenty of richly-decorated Art Nouveau buildings rubbing shoulders with Art
The Athenaeum is the symbol-building for the entire Romanian Culture. Built in the heart of Bucharest 120 years ago, between 1886 and 1888, it became the architectural and spiritual landmark not just for a city, for a capital, but also for an entire nation. Here is where the greatest Romanian personalities and scientists have lectured, where famous artists held their concerts, where true musical
The Museum Theodor Pallady, hosted by House Melik, is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest, which hides behind its walls a rich and troubled history. Even though it was abandoned in 1857 and damaged by a fire in 1913, it still impresses its visitors with an amazing architecture and unique charm. Among the narrow streets and the rich architectural stories next to the Armeneasca, on Spatarului
Are you looking for a tourist attraction filled with mystery and charm? If the answer is “yes” then Chiajna Monastery is the right place for you. What is more interesting and thrilling than a church located right between two cemeteries? Which has never been consecrated and where only a few locals dare to enter? Should we also add the fact that no priest has ever served here and that its role a
MNAC is actually an acronym for the Contemporary Art Museum in Bucharest, a place that offers a lot of interesting cultural events as well as various exhibits from numerous interesting Romanian artists. You can easily access it as it is part of the Palace of the Parliament on Calea 13 Septembrie, by getting off at the Izvor metro station. If you want to take a break from your stroll through Buchar
Bucharest has numerous tourist attractions but some truly stand out as being the most famous and popular not just for the capital city, but for the entire country of Romania. The House of the People now known as the Palace of the Parliament is one of Bucharest’s emblematic structures and a reminder of the tense and disturbing bygone communist regime and it leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, that ruled i
The Palace of the Parliament, also known as People's House (Casa Poporului), is a wonderful tourist attraction for those who are visiting Bucharest. It has a rich history and many hidden secrets, which might not be mentioned by your tour guide. Are you curious to find out what those are? Keep reading about this very extravagant and expensive administrative building. The construction work for th
Piata Unirii is located in the center of Bucharest and it’s one of the largest squares in the city. The square was built during the Communist era and is one of the main transport hubs in the capital. In the center of the square you can take a walk and enjoy the beautiful park with fountains where sometimes cultural events are held. Before the Communist era the square’s purpose was as a market
The building of the Union of Romanian Architects became one of Bucharest’s top tourist attractions because of its architectural value. If the bottom floors look like a historic building, towards the top, it turns into a modern style skyscraper. Located at the corner of Boteanu and Demetru Dobrescu streets, right in the heart of the Romanian capital city, this architectural marvel combines vintag
Considered one of the most important squares in all of Bucharest Piata Universitatii takes its name from the University of Bucharest which is situated next to it. Located in central Bucharest in the historic quarter, the square has gone through several modifications until its present form. The most recent of modifications involved the building of an immense underground parking lot, underneath the
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