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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Romanian Athenaeum
A domed neoclassical concert hall that is the spiritual home of Romanian classical music.
about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Romanian Athenaeum matters
A round, columned building tucked behind trees, the Athenaeum looks like a temple to music. Inside, a mural runs around the dome telling Romanian history in painted scenes. It is home to the George Enescu Philharmonic, and the acoustics are said to be superb. Even if you can't catch a concert, a peek at the lobby shows why locals love it.
Talking points
- A painted frieze around the hall tells Romanian history.
- It is home to the national philharmonic.
- The Enescu festival is held here and in other venues.
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