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Palace of Parliament

Palace of Parliament
About

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is one of the most iconic and controversial buildings in Romania. Commissioned by communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu in 1984, it was designed to showcase the power of his regime through monumental architecture. With 12 floors and over 1,100 rooms, it ranks among the largest and heaviest administrative buildings in the world. Built atop Dealul Spirii, the palace replaced much of Bucharest’s historic center, including churches and homes, in a sweeping urban transformation known as the Civic Centre project2. Today, it houses the Romanian Parliament, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and hosts international conferences. Despite its origins, the building has become a major tourist attraction, admired for its neoclassical design and sheer scale. Locals still refer to it as “Casa Poporului” (The People’s House), a name that reflects both irony and memory. The Palace stands as a symbol of Romania’s complex past and evolving identity.

Bucharest Romania
Location

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest is located at Strada Izvor 2-4, in Sector 5, at the top of Dealul Spirii (Spirea's Hill). This massive building dominates the western end of Bulevardul Unirii, surrounded by Izvor Street, United Nations Avenue, Liberty Avenue, and Calea 13 Septembrie. It is one of the largest and heaviest administrative buildings in the world, originally commissioned by Nicolae Ceaușescu and completed in 1997. The Palace houses the Romanian Parliament, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Communist Totalitarianism, and the Museum of the Palace. Nearby, visitors can explore several significant landmarks and attractions such as the National History Museum of Romania, Cişmigiu Park, the Old Princely Court, and Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse. The area features a mix of government buildings, historic sites, and cultural institutions, making it a central point for exploring Bucharest’s rich heritage. Access is convenient via public transport, and guided tours are available through the main entrance on Bulevardul Națiunile Unite.

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