Palace of the National Military Circle, Military institution in Flag Square, Bucharest, Romania.
The Palace of the National Military Circle is a building with French neoclassical architecture in Bucharest that contains grand rooms such as the Marble Hall, Moorish Hall, and Gothic Hall. The interior spaces display elaborate decoration and different architectural styles in each room.
The building was constructed in 1911 on the site of the former Sarindar Monastery and was used as a prison during World War I. Following damage from German occupation, its official inauguration took place in 1923.
The building functions as a gathering place for military events and cultural activities, hosting exhibitions and performances throughout the year. Visitors can experience how it serves as a space where formal celebrations and artistic presentations bring people together.
The building is located in central Bucharest and is easy to reach by public transportation. On-site there is a restaurant with a terrace where visitors can relax.
During World War I, the still unfinished building served as a prison with wooden cells that held hundreds of people. This unusual use left marks on the place's history.
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