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Bucharest is the centre of the Romanian mass media,
culture and arts. Its eclectic architecture is a mix of
historical, interbellum, Communist-era and modern. In
the period between the two World Wars, the city's
elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite
earned Bucharest the nickname of the "Paris of the East"
or "Little Paris" (Micul Paris).
The Palace of the Parliament
music
George Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody
Ciocarlia
Realization: Raissa
Romanian Athenaeum
George Enescu
(1881 - 1955)
A MOZART of Romania
Romanian composer, violonist, pianist, conductor and teacher, one of the
most proeminent musicians from the 20th century.
Enescu raised the professional Romanian music at the level of the
universal music values.
Born in Liveni, near Dorohoi, Botosani county (northern Moldavia), he
has known since his childhood the Romania folklore from the folk music
bands.
He began his studies at the Conservatoire of Iasi with the professor
Eduard Caudella. Due to his extraordinary talent he was guided to follow
his studies at the Conservatoire from Wien and next in Paris. He was the
first foreign student in Paris who obtained the golden medal.
Violonist of international fame, he was considerated one of the greatest
interpreters of his time. He was the teacher of Yehudi Menuhin, who
appreciated him very much, and included Enescu's works in his
repertoire.
His creation has some unvaluable works: "Romanian Rapsodies" no. 1
and 2, "Oedip" opera, "Impressions from Childhood" suite, symphonies,
sonatas for violin and piano, quartets, lieds etc.
The Romanian Athaeneum building is considered to be a symbol of Romanian culture
and since 2007 is on the list of the Label of European Heritage sights.
Romanian Athenaeum - Inside
The Palace of the Parliament
Romanian Athenaeum
A swan in Bucharest
Bucharest
is located in the southeast of the country and lies on the banks of the Dâmboviţa River. It was
originally known as Dâmboviţa citadel.
Dâmboviţa River
Bucharest
by night
Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and
home of the "George Enescu" Philarmonic and of the George Enescu annual international
music festival.
Romanian Athenaeum
The Triumphal Arch from Bucharest
The current triumphal arch, which was inaugurated in
September 1936.
The current arch has a height of 27 meters and was built after the plans of the
architect Petre Antonescu. It has as foundation a 25 x 11.50 meters rectangle.
The sculptures with which the facades are decorated were created by famous
Romanian sculptors such as Ion Jalea and Dimitrie Paciurea.
Arcul de Triumf
is a triumphal
arch located in
the northern part
of Bucharest, on
the Kiseleff
Road.
The Palace of the Parliament (Romanian: Palatul Parlamentului) in Bucharest,
Romania is the world's second largest administrative building, after The Pentagon. It
was one of the most lavish and expensive buildings known to mankind. Its original
name was the People's House (Casa Poporului), but it was renamed (in the postCommunist era) first during the 1989 Revolution with the derogatory name of House
of Ceauşescu and then as the Palace of the Parliament. However, to this day,
most of the Romanians retain the old name and call it Casa Poporului.
Bucharest University Square at night
Romana Square
Unirea Shopping Center
Romanian Athenaeum
The overall style is neoclassical, with some more romantic touches. In front of the
building there is a small park and a statue of Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu.
Bucharest: the Biggest
Christmas Tree from Europe
2007
300 workers,
Romanians,
Portuguese and
Brazilians worked for
one month and a half
for realizing the
biggest Christmas
tree in Europe.
Having 7th floors, 76
meters height and
300 tones, the huge
tree lights up the
Unirii Square with its
over 2 millions
lightings.
Unirii Square
White Night in Bucharest