PALACE OF PARLIAMENT

The palace of Parliament is among some of the best places to visit in Bucharest and is a major tourist attraction. This wonderful architectural masterpiece is known to be the second largest administrative building, and also houses the National Museum of Contemporary art for the art lovers amongst the visitors. The Neoclassical facade of the parliament is a site worth visiting and admiring during your sightseeing tours. 

Known to be one of the top attractions in the Romanian Capital city of Bucharest, the Palace of Parliament is a beautiful Neoclassical architectural marvel. The facade of this stunning building is spread over 330,000 meters square of land and houses over 3000 rooms in its entirety. On your visit you will notice the beautiful use of marble and how steel strengthens this majestic structure, which was commissioned by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

This amazing structure was not only the seat of his government but was also once the residence of his family, therefore holding major history within its walls. However, the history of this building is a bit somber as the dictator razed many houses, villages, and parts of old town to complete this majestic building. On your visit you will get to explore the wonderful part that is used as parliamentary headquarters and also the now National Museum of Contemporary art. 

Highlights

• While visiting the majestic architectural marvel you will get to learn about the use of Neoclassical facade in Romanian architecture. 
• Learn about the somber and complicated history of the Dictator Ceausescu, and how he planned the construction of this wonderful structure. 
• Include a tour of the amazing National Museum of Contemporary Art which houses many amazing collections in your tour. 
• Witness the majestic structure is known to be not only the second largest administrative building but also the heaviest guiding around the globe. 
• Observe the marvelous use of marble and steel in the construction of this wonderful building.