History is written using words, dates, figures. However, more often than not, it shapes symbols, real traces of civilization deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of an ethnic entity – a sign of identity and supremacy. Time emphasizes or shades them away while contemporaneity approaches them from a critical perspective. This is also the case of the Palace of the Parliament, a public edifice which, by its amazing proportions and detachment from the Romanian traditional style, has become a controversial, but imposing, symbol of an era.
The emblematic edifice of the Palace of the Parliament is placed in the heart of the historical center of Bucharest. Covering a total area of 365,000 sqm makes it the second largest building and the third by volume in the world, under the Administrative Buildings Section of the Guinness Book of Records.
In this respect, its dimensions are:
The idea of raising such a monumental piece of architecture dated a long time ago, but it materialized only in 1984, June 25 when the construction began. Architects and engineers have contributed to the achievement of this ambitious project, originally called “The House of the Republic”, then “The House of the People” and finally “The Palace of the Parliament”.
Eclectic in style, it brings together elements of Romanian traditional architecture (where the Brancovenian style prevails), of Romanian popular ornamental art (such as the rosette, the symbol of the sun and typical woodcarvings), but also Renaissance, Germanic and Baroque influences.
This architectural ensemble puts together not only impressive quantities of marble, steel, concrete and wood essences, but also a huge amount of work. Genuine Romanian materials have been used and one can say that the entire country has contributed with something to the construction and decoration of the halls.
Divided into 21 parts, the edifice is an overwhelming alternation of monumental spaces, magnificent auditoriums, generously sized halls and foyers rich in ornamental details.
Included:
Return transfer by car (pick-up and drop-off from the venue of the conference), minibus or car + tickets Standard Tour + Overview of the city – Terrace (Upper Floor Access by Elevator), one bottle of water (0.5l)/ person
Not included: photo fees
Notice: minimum 3, maximum 25 people per group. Acces restricted on basis of an identification document.
Options: other times and dates for private tours will be available on request. Prices may vary for the custom tours.