Union National College in Focșani, Educational institution and historic monument in Focșani, Romania.
Union National College is a school and protected monument on Cezar Bolliac Street in Focșani with traditional classrooms and laboratory facilities. The building combines teaching spaces for various subjects with a lecture hall and modern science laboratories under one roof.
The school was founded in 1865 by government directive and received its current name in 1880 to honor Focșani's connection to a regional unification event. This renaming marked an important moment in the city's history.
The college library reflects the institution's growth through its expanding book collection over many decades. Visitors can see how the holdings grew from modest beginnings to include a significant number of rare editions.
The site is accessible with well-preserved historic structures and modern facilities that support both learning and visiting purposes. Its location in the city center makes it easy to find and explore.
A memorial plaque from 1921 on the facade honors young students from the region who died in war, revealing the personal stories behind the monument. This detail connects the school with the local legacy of remembrance and loss.
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