Spend a little time wandering the streets of Bucharest and you’re sure to notice the mix of eclectic architecture. Charming old parisian style buildings, towering structures built during the communist-era, abandoned looking medieval houses in desperate states neglect, and sharp modern glass offices coexist in the city, sometimes all on the same street.
The humongous Palace of Parliament building
Central University Library of Bucharest Detail
The Palace of Justice as viewed from across the Dâmbovița River. Bucharest Architecture
The diversity is pretty mind-boggling, and I couldn’t help but imagine the stories of times-past, people long-ago gone, and their various lives throughout this city’s history. I was happy to hear that currently there is a movement to preserve and improve the older, historical buildings. Here’s hoping they don’t all get torn down and demolished. A lot of these beautiful buildings, in my opinion are worth saving! I didn’t know what to expect when we first arrived in Bucharest, but this vibrant city with the wild mix of old and new buildings has been a very pleasant surprise. History & architecture buffs will have lots to do and see here.
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