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The Cotroceni Palace is the official residence of the President of Romania.
On the Cotroceni hill, the Walahian ruler Serban Cantacuzino built in 1679 a monastery; this was the place where a palace was built by French architect Paul Gottereau for King Ferdinand I of Romania in 1888.
In 1977, the communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu made the palace a guest house and the old church of Cantacuzino was demolished in 1985. Since 1991, the Cotroceni Palace become the residence of the Romanian President and the National Cotroceni Museum is opened for the public. Leave a Comment Address: 1, Geniului Blvd., Bucharest
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entrance (not for tourists) by Romanian_Bat
In 1893 the Romanian Government decided to demolish the old voyevodal court and raise on the same location a Royal Palace, preserving Cantacuzino’s church in the middle. The design was done by the chief architect of the Romanian royal house, namely Paul Gottereau, and the palace was built between 1893 and 1895. Prince Ferdinand and his wife, Maria, moved into the palace in March 1896. Between 1900 and 1910, respectively between 1913 and 1915, Maria started to redecorate the interiors, especially the Golden Hall, the Green Hall, the Silver Bedroom (which she redecorated in a blend of Byzantine and Celtic style), the Norwegian Hall and the Paintings Hall. This way, the old Romanian architectural lines Ball Room met the Secession or Norwegian halls and the Neo-Romanian White Hall. The northern façade was added two new structures with obvious influences from Hurezi Monastery in Northern Wallachia. The furniture was ordered in Vienna and Paris. Leave a Comment Directions: The president's entrance is on Doctor Gheorghe Marinescu Street. Another entrance is on 37 Cotroceni Road (for poor mortals, also known as tourists), tel.: (021)2211200. Visits are only possible with previous appointment made by phone.
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 Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest by AndrafLeave a Comment Address: 141 Calea Victoriei
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 Now National Art Musem by gosiaPL
It's pretty big but only a part of it houses the National Art Museum established shortly after WWII in 1948. I did not have the time to visit the museum but I understand its vast collection includes the former Royal Collection as well as exhibits from a few other Bucharest museums. Together they form an overview of Romanian art from the Middle Ages up to the present. Some European art is exhibited there as well. You may get more info here. Next time in Bucharest I will sure visit it!
Apparently the palace suffered from damage during anti-Ceaucescu riots in Dec 1989 (just like the neighbouring area of the Kretzulescu Church) and it took a few years to rennovate it. Leave a Comment Address: 49-53, Calea VictorieiDirections: In Piata Revolutiei (Revolution Sq.), opposite side of the square from the Romanian Athenaeum.Website: http://art.museum.ro/museum.html
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Dating from 1959-1960, Sala Palatului is a huge building linked by the National Museum of Art (former Royal Palace).
The Great Hall hosts a great diversity of events : concerts, congresses, cinema projections, etc.; built in the shape of an amphitheater, it can seat 4.060 people; there are also another small halls (for 20-30 persons each). Leave a Comment Phone: +40 21 315 97 10Directions: Revolution SquareWebsite: www.salapalatului.ro Other Contact: office@salapalatului.ro
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The Cantacuzino Palace was built between 1898-1900 in French Baroque style; the inside wall are rich in decorations and paintings. Nowadays, it hosts the George Enescu Museum - here the great musician lived and created. George Enescu (1881-1955) was the founder of the Romanian School of Music and manifested himsef with brillance, both as composer and musician. He was the teacher of the famous violonist Yehudi Menuhin. Leave a Comment Address: 141 Calea Victoriei, BucharestPhone: +40 21 659 75 96
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Municipiului Bucuresti by Fam_Stoica, 4 more photosLeave a Comment Address: 2, I.C.Bratianu Blvd.
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This palace, designed by the Romanian architect Petre Antonescu, was built in 1902. It was initially the residence of Princess Elena Kretzulescu. The building was purchased in 1927 by the Romanian Government and, over time, it served various purposes. Since 1972, the palace is the seat of UNESCO European Centre for Higher Education. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Cismigiu Garden
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Dramatic history. Fine art
Erected (present-day building) : 1930-1937; architect : Nicolae Nenciulescu
This imposing building has a dramatic history - here are some key dates :
1820 - great boyar Dinicu Golescu erected a house
1837 - ruler Alexandru Ghica transforms the house into a ceremony palace
1859-1866 - the building serves as princely palace during the rule of Alexandru Ioan Cuza
1866 (May 10th) - general Nicolae Golescu (son of Dinicu Golescu) presents the palace to the prince Karl von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, the future king of Romania (Carol I)
1882-1906 – extension works (architects : Paul Gottereau, Karl Liman)
1926 (December 6th) – the central part of the palace is distroyed by fire
1930-1937 – reconstruction works initiated by King Carol II (architects : Arthur Lorentz, Nicolae Nenciulescu)
1938-1940 - construction of the north wing
1944 (April) – the north wing is partially destroyed after the great USAAF/RAF bombing raid
1948 - the Art Museum is founded, housing the former Royal Collection
1989 (December) – during the Romanian Revolution, the building is partially destroyed
1990 - 2000 – renovation works; the museum is closed
Today, the National Museum of Art houses more than 110.000 pieces in the following collections :
- Romanian Art
- Universal Gallery (divided into European Art Gallery and Oriental Art Gallery)
- Drawings and Engravings Cabinet
Opening hours : Wednesday - Sunday 11-19 (May-September), 10-18 (October-April)
Closed : Monday, Tuesday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
Next main event : Night of the museums (19.09.2009) Leave a Comment Address: 49-53 Calea Victoriei, BucharestPhone: + 40 21 313 30 30Directions: Revolution Square, Bucharest Transportation : Metro : M2 (Universitate) Buses : 122,137,268,300,368 Website: www.mnar.arts.ro
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