Palace of the Parliament, Parliament building in Bucharest, Romania
The Palace of Parliament extends over 365,000 square meters with 1,100 rooms, featuring marble columns, crystal chandeliers, and wooden decorations throughout the structure.
Construction started in 1984 under Nicolae Ceausescu's regime, requiring the demolition of an entire neighborhood and displacing thousands of residents from their homes.
The building serves as both the Romanian Parliament chambers and contains three museums that display national art collections and governmental historical artifacts.
Tours require advance booking and identification documents, while photography permits incur additional fees during the guided visits through selected areas.
The structure contains 4,098,500 tonnes of materials, making it the heaviest building on Earth and requiring constant monitoring of foundation stability.
Location: Bucharest
Inception: 1985
Architects: Anca Petrescu
Official opening: December 22, 1994
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 12
Floors below the ground: 4
Height: 84 m
Length: 270 m
Width: 240 m
Made from material: marble, cristallo
Address: 2-4 Strada Izvor 050563 București
Opening Hours: March-October 09:00-17:00; November-February 10:00-16:00
Phone: +40213160300
Website: https://cic.cdep.ro
GPS coordinates: 44.42750,26.08750
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
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