Assan House

Assan House is a grand Beaux-Arts building on Alexandru Lahovari Square that contains five lavishly decorated halls, each with its own distinct style. The rooms include a Hall of Mirrors with reflective surfaces, an Edison Hall with technical design, a Chess Room for strategic games, a Council Room for gatherings, and a Zodiac Room featuring colored stained glass windows.

The building was constructed between 1906 and 1914 under architect Ion D. Berindey's supervision for industrialist Bazil G. Assan as a residential palace. In 1945 the Romanian Academy took over the property and transformed it into a House of Scientists.

Today the building serves as a meeting place for scholars and intellectuals who use the grand rooms for discussions and events. The Academy has preserved the elegant halls as a space where knowledge and conversation take center stage.

The building sits centrally on a square in the downtown area and is easily reached by various transportation options, making it simple to combine a visit with other historical sites. Its proximity to other attractions makes it a convenient stop while exploring historic Bucharest.

The secondary entrance features a striking double circular staircase with finely crafted wrought iron railings displaying French neoclassical details. This hidden architectural refinement reveals the attention to detail evident throughout the building.

Location: Bucharest

Inception: 1914

Architects: Ion D. Berindey

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Address: Piața Lahovari Alexandru 9, sector 1, municipiul București

GPS coordinates: 44.44576,26.09906

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43