Landmarks Bucharest

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.