Palace
Palace of the Parliament
Bucharest, Romania
Vast building from the communist era, one of the heaviest and biggest administrative buildings in the world.
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Carturesti Carusel
A dazzling multi-storey bookshop in a nineteenth-century building.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Carturesti Carusel matters
If a bookstore can be a sight, this is it. A restored nineteenth-century building has been turned into a white, airy space with galleries rising around a central void. There are books, music, design objects and a cafe at the top. It's a favourite photo spot and a lovely place to buy a souvenir.
Talking points
- The interior is almost entirely white and open.
- A cafe sits on the top floor.
- It is a popular Instagram stop.
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