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Fine example of eclectic architecture & outstanding acoustics
A magnificent concert hall, the Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) is the true symbol of Bucharest. Had such a postcard been printed, it would certainly represent this building.
The neo-Classical facade, a wonderful Baroque cupola and the 8 Ionic columns portico were the main arguments of the French architect Albert Galleron in order to erect in 1888 the finest building of the city; the money was raised by public contribution ("Dati un leu pentru Ateneu / Give one leu for the Athenaeum").
More than that, the interior is also impressive : a refined hall (12 Doric columns and 4 marble staircases) and the auditorium with a giant fresco depicting scenes from the Romanian history.
The Romanian Atheneum is the seat of the "George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra"; most performances include classical music.
In front of the building stands the statue of the greatest Romanian poet, Mihai Eminescu.
The next main event : International Festival and Competition "George Enescu" 2009 Edition (August 30 - September 26) Leave a Comment Address: 1 Franklin St., BucharestPhone: +40 21 315 0024Website: http://fge.org.ro Other Contact: info@fge.org.ro
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 The Athenaeum seen from
Esarcu Street by Romanian_Bat,
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The main hall has 600 seats and 52 loggias disposed on two rows. It has a circular shape, a 28 m. diameter and a 16 m. height. The hall has an outstanding 3 m. wide and 70 m. long fresco going around the walls, presenting moments of the Romanian history. It shows the following succession of 25 scenes: Traianus entering Dacia; Romans colonizing Dacia; the formation of the Dacian – Roman state; the Roman guard; the barbarians’ invasion; the beginning of the Romanian people; peasant defending his land; the first lands organizing around knights; Mircea the Old, founder of the military state; Alexandru the Good giving weapons; the Romanian crusade against the Turks (Ioan Corvin of Transylvania, Vlad Dracul of Wallachia and Stefan the 2nd of Moldavia); Stephen the Great receiving a message from the Pope (“soldier of Christ”); peace and faith (Neagoe Basarab at Curtea de Arges Monastery); Michael the Brave, the first unifier of the Romanian kingdoms; the beginning of Romanian culture; Horia, Closca and Crisan, the three revolutionaries of 1784; Tudor Vladimirescu and the revolution of 1821; year 1848 in Transylvania; year 1848 in Wallachia; Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the first voyevode of the unified Romanian kingdoms; year 1859: the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia; Charles the 1st and the Independence War; the 1916-1918 war for nation completion; Ferdinand the 1st; the consolidation (Charles the 2nd and Michael the 1st). Leave a Comment Address: 1 Franklin StreetPhone: (021)315.00.26; 315.25.67Directions: It lies in Revolutiei Square, on Victoria Avenue
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 Rotonda Hall - Athenaeum by codrutz
The picture shows the entrance hall, named "Rotonda", where the people gathers before and between the concerts. The hall above is sustained by 12 columns covered in pink marble. The four monumental stairs leading to the concert hall are also in pink marble. Leave a Comment
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 Concert Hall inside the
Romanian Athenaeum by codrutzLeave a Comment
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 Romanian Athenaeum by gosiaPL
It is a prestigious concert hall and it is really magnificent, especially its beautiful 40 m high dome and ionic columns. Check the mosaic images of Romanian rulers on its facade. The statue in front of the Athenaeum is Mihai Eminescu, the greatest Romanian poet whose literary work was often borrowed as lyrics by Romanian composers.
The little green square in front of it is like a little oasis in the busy Calea Victoriei and Revolution Square. I really liked this spot! Leave a Comment Address: Piata Revolutiei (Revolution Sq.)Directions: The main square in Calea Victoriei St., you can't miss it.
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 Romanian Atheneum, Bucharest by Andraf
With its 40 m high dome and the Doric columns it resembles an ancient temple. The beautiful facade is adorned with mosaics of five Romanian rulers. On the inside there are scenes from Romanian history. This is the place to hear classical music in Bucharest. The resident orchestra is George Enescu Philarmonic. Leave a Comment Address: Piata Revolutiei (Revolutiei Square)
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The Ateneul Român or Romanian Athenaeum is considered by many to be Bucharest's finest building. At sunset it is certainly attractive and the gardens in front of it are much favoured by newly-married couples for wedding photos.
It was built, in 1888 built, in neo-classical style after a design by the French architect Albert Galleron. It has a 40m high dome and Doric columns. It is actually a concert hall and the home of Romania's premier orchestra, the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, named after the country's leading composer, who gave the first performances of his major works here. Leave a Comment Address: Piaţa Revolutiei
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 The Ateneu Roman by PierreZA
Even if you do not have the chance to attend a concert, do visit this building. Directions: Opposite the Hilton Hotel
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