
Romania's Bucharest Swaying in the Wind of Wallachia
As the capital of Romania, Bucharest has slightly better infrastructure compared to Sofia. There aren't many attractions in the city, and a leisurely stroll can cover most of them in half a day. ❤️ Palace of the Parliament The Palace of the Parliament is the office of the Romanian Parliament, featuring a blend of socialist realism and neoclassical architectural styles. It was commissioned by Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and was originally named the Republic Palace. After the Romanian Revolution, it was renamed the Palace of the Parliament. The building's exterior was inspired by Ceaușescu's visit to North Korea. ❤️ Arch of Triumph Bucharest's Arch of Triumph was built to commemorate the victory in World War I. In fact, as early as the 19th century after Romania's independence, a wooden gate was constructed here for the army to celebrate their passage. ❤️ Athenaeum Romania really loves to imitate: the Palace of the Parliament mimics North Korean architecture, the Arch of Triumph imitates Paris, and the Athenaeum copies Greece. Today, it serves as Bucharest's concert hall. ❤️ Palace of the Economy The Palace of the Economy is the headquarters of CEC Bank. This palace was built on the site of a former church and is the only palace in the world used as a bank headquarters. ❤️ Kretzulescu Church This church is one of the most valuable historic buildings from the Brâncoveanu period. Brâncoveanu was the ruler of the Romanian principality around the 18th century, during whose reign Romania experienced long-term peace and prosperity. ❤️ Stavropoleos Monastery An Eastern Orthodox monastery built by a Greek monk, this monastery was constructed inside a hotel, with its main funding coming from the hotel's income. ❤️ Kretzulescu Palace This palace was the residence of 17th-century nobility, featuring Baroque style. In front of the palace is a garden, which is now Cișmigiu Park. ❤️ Patriarchal Cathedral In ancient times, Bucharest was part of Wallachia. In the 17th century, the Wallachian governor ordered the construction of this cathedral dedicated to Emperor Constantine. Located on Bishop's Hill, it holds significant religious and historical importance for Bucharest. ❤️ Choral Temple The Choral Temple is located in Bucharest's Jewish community. It is a synagogue built by a Jewish person from Poland. ❤️ Dâmbovița River If you have time, be sure to take a walk along the Dâmbovița River. This river runs through Bucharest and is the city's main water source.




















