Palais du Parlement

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is a monumental neoclassical building that ranks among the largest in the world. Construction began in 1984 under architect Anca Petrescu, on the orders of the then-dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu. To make room for the project, large parts of the historic old town, including numerous residential buildings, churches, and synagogues, were demolished. Originally called the House of the People, the building was renamed the Palace of the Parliament after the 1989 revolution and was completed in 1997. Today it houses the Romanian Parliament, an international conference center, and various institutions.

Visitors can tour the impressive architecture and opulent interiors. The building covers a built-up area of 65,000 square meters and contains more than 5,000 rooms. The interior is defined by the use of high-quality materials such as marble, crystal glass, and fine woods. Particularly striking are the many chandeliers made of crystal glass, as well as the large curtains embroidered with velvet and brocade. At the back of the palace you will also find the National Museum of Contemporary Art, which adds another cultural highlight to the complex.