Culture Bucharest

1 culture

1.1 landmarks
1.2 visual arts
1.3 performing arts
1.4 music , nightlife
1.5 cultural events , festivals
1.6 traditional culture
1.7 religion

culture


national library of romania

bucharest has growing cultural scene, in fields including visual arts, performing arts, , nightlife. unlike other parts of romania, such black sea coast or transylvania, bucharest s cultural scene has no defined style, , instead incorporates elements of romanian , international culture.

landmarks

arcul de triumf (the triumphal arch)



interior of cărturești carusel bookstore



the statue of ion luca caragiale near intercontinental bucharest

bucharest has landmark buildings , monuments. perhaps prominent of these palace of parliament, built in 1980s during reign of communist dictator nicolae ceaușescu. largest parliament building in world, palace houses romanian parliament (the chamber of deputies, , senate), national museum of contemporary art. building boasts 1 of largest convention centres in world.

another landmark in bucharest arcul de triumf (the triumphal arch), built in current form in 1935 , modeled after arc de triomphe in paris. newer landmark of city memorial of rebirth, stylized marble pillar unveiled in 2005 commemorate victims of romanian revolution of 1989, overthrew communism. abstract monument sparked controversy when unveiled, being dubbed names such olive on toothpick , (măslina-n scobitoare), many argued not fit in surroundings , believed choice based on political reasons.

the romanian athenaeum building considered symbol of romanian culture , since 2007 on list of label of european heritage sites.

intercontinental bucharest high-rise five-star hotel situated near university square , landmark of city. building designed each room has unique panorama of city.

house of spark (casa scânteii) replica of famous “lomonosov” moscow state university. edifice built in characteristic style of large-scale soviet projects, intended representative new political regime , assert superiority of communist doctrine. construction started in 1952 , completed in 1957, few years after stalin’s death occurred in 1953. popularly known casa scânteii (“house of spark”) after name of official gazette of central committee of romanian communist party, scânteia, made purpose of bringing under 1 roof of bucharest’s official press , publishing houses. building in bucharest featuring “hammer , sickle”, red star , other communist insignia carved medallions adorning façade.

other cultural venues include national museum of art of romania, museum of natural history grigore antipa, museum of romanian peasant (muzeul țăranului român), national history museum, , military museum.

visual arts

national museum of art of romania

in terms of visual arts, city has museums featuring both classical , contemporary romanian art, selected international works. national museum of art of romania perhaps best-known of bucharest museums. located in royal palace , features collections of medieval , modern romanian art, including works sculptor constantin brâncuși, international collection assembled romanian royal family.

other, smaller, museums contain specialised collections. zambaccian museum, situated in former home of art collector krikor h. zambaccian, contains works well-known romanian artists , international artists such paul cézanne, eugène delacroix, henri matisse, camille pissarro, , pablo picasso.

the gheorghe tattarescu museum contains portraits of romanian revolutionaries in exile such gheorghe magheru, ștefan golescu, , nicolae bălcescu, , allegorical compositions revolutionary (romania s rebirth, 1849) , patriotic (the principalities unification, 1857) themes. impressive art collection gathering important romanian painters, can found @ ligia , pompiliu macovei residence, open visitors part of bucharest museum patrimony.

the theodor pallady museum situated in 1 of oldest surviving merchant houses in bucharest , includes works romanian painter theodor pallady, european , oriental furniture pieces.

throne room @ royal palace, today houses national museum of art

the museum of art collections contains collections of romanian art aficionados, including krikor zambaccian , theodor pallady.

despite classical art galleries , museums in city, contemporary arts scene exists. national museum of contemporary art (mnac), situated in wing of palace of parliament, opened in 2004 , contains romanian , international contemporary art. mnac manages kalinderu medialab, caters multimedia , experimental art. private art galleries scattered throughout city centre.

the palace of national bank of romania houses national numismatic collection. exhibits include banknotes, coins, documents, photographs, maps, silver , gold bullion bars, bullion coins, , dies , moulds. building constructed between 1884 , 1890. thesaurus room contains notable marble decorations.

performing arts

performing arts of strongest cultural elements of bucharest. famous symphony orchestra national radio orchestra of romania. 1 of prominent buildings neoclassical romanian athenaeum, founded in 1852, , hosts classical music concerts, george enescu festival, , home george enescu philharmonic orchestra.

bucharest home romanian national opera , i.l. caragiale national theatre. well-known theatre in bucharest state jewish theatre, features plays starring world-renowned romanian-jewish actress maia morgenstern. smaller theatres throughout city cater specific genres, such comedy theatre, nottara theatre, bulandra theatre, odeon theatre, , revue theatre of constantin tănase.

music , nightlife

covaci street in lipscani

bucharest home romania s largest recording labels, , residence of romanian musicians. romanian rock bands of 1970s , 1980s, such iris , holograf, continue popular, particularly middle-aged, while since beginning of 1990s, hip hop/rap scene has developed. hip-hop bands , artists bucharest such b.u.g. mafia, paraziții, , la familia enjoy national , international recognition.

the pop-rock band taxi have been gaining international respect, has spitalul de urgență s raucous updating of traditional romanian music. while many neighbourhood discos play manele, oriental- , roma-influenced genre of music particularly popular in bucharest s working-class districts, city has rich jazz , blues scene, , larger extent, house music/trance , heavy metal/punk scenes. bucharest s jazz profile has risen since 2002, presence of 2 venues, green hours , art jazz, american presence alongside established romanians.

with no central nightlife strip, entertainment venues dispersed throughout city, clusters in lipscani , regie. city hosts of best electronic music clubs in europe, such kristal glam club , studio martin. other notable venues fratelli , control.

cultural events , festivals

romanian atheneum

a number of cultural festivals held in bucharest throughout year, festivals take place in june, july, , august. national opera organises international opera festival every year in may , june, includes ensembles , orchestras on world.

the romanian athaeneum society hosts george enescu festival @ locations throughout city in september every 2 years (odd years). museum of romanian peasant , village museum organise events throughout year, showcasing romanian folk arts , crafts.

in 2000s, due growing prominence of chinese community in bucharest, chinese cultural events took place. first officially organised chinese festival chinese new year s eve festival of february 2005, took place in nichita stănescu park , organised bucharest city hall.

in 2005, bucharest first city in southeastern europe host international cowparade, resulted in dozens of decorated cow sculptures being placed across city.

concert @ george enescu philarmonic

in 2004, bucharest imposed in circle of important festivals in eastern europe bucharest international film festival, event acknowledged in europe, having guests of honor famous names world cinema: andrei konchalovsky, danis tanović, nikita mikhalkov, rutger hauer, jerzy skolimowski, jan harlan, radu mihăileanu, , many others.

since 2005, bucharest has own contemporary art biennale, bucharest biennale.

traditional culture

timișeni wooden church @ village museum

traditional romanian culture continues have major influence in arts such theatre, film, , music. bucharest has 2 internationally renowned ethnographic museums, museum of romanian peasant , open-air village museum.

the dimitrie gusti national village museum, in herăstrău park, contains 272 authentic buildings , peasant farms on romania.

the museum of romanian peasant declared european museum of year in 1996. patronized ministry of culture, museum preserves , exhibits numerous collections of objects , monuments of material , spiritual culture. museum of romanian peasant holds 1 of richest collections of peasant objects in romania, heritage being 90,000 pieces, being divided several collections: ceramics, costumes, textiles, wooden objects, religious objects, customs, etc.

the museum of romanian history important museum in bucharest, containing collection of artefacts detailing romanian history , culture prehistoric times, dacian era, medieval times, , modern era.

religion

bucharest seat of patriarch of romanian orthodox church, 1 of eastern orthodox churches in communion patriarch of constantinople, , of subdivisions, metropolis of muntenia , dobrudja , archbishopric of bucharest. orthodox believers consider demetrius basarabov patron saint of city.

the city center other christian organizations in romania, including roman catholic archdiocese of bucharest, established in 1883, , romanian greek-catholic eparchy of saint basil great, founded in 2014.

bucharest hosts 6 synagogues, including choral temple of bucharest, great synagogue of bucharest , holy union temple. latter converted museum of history of romanian jewish community, while great synagogue , choral temple both active , hold regular services.

a mosque capacity of 2,000 people in planning stages , built on 22–30 expoziției boulevard. plot of land on mosque built granted muftiyat of muslim cult in romania under 49-year lease romanian government. project funded turkish government , various donations.