Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) Bucharest

Str. Franklin 1, Bucharest , Romania - Phone: 021 315 6875

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  • The symbol of Romanian culture.

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    andragheorghe 3 contributions Bucharest, Romania Dec 16, 2011

    The symbol of our national culture, Romanian Athenaeum, build in the heart of Bucharest 120 years ago, became the architectural and spiritual exponent, not only for the city or the capital, but for the whole nation. The plans, in a neoclassical style were designed by the architect Albert Galleron and in 2 years this building was ready, being inaugurated on February 14, 1888. The outside of the building consists of a peristyle of six columns in the ionic style, giving the impression of a Greek temple. Under this columns there are medalions with the faces of 5 Romanian rulers: Neagoe Basarab, Alexandru cel Bun, Vasile Lupu, Matei Basarab and King Carol I. The interior is more impressive than the exterior. In the hallway there are 4 spiral staircases around collumns of Carrara marble and ornamental sculptures. For over a century, Athenaeum is a sanctuary of Romanian culture that has hosted some outstanding performances of the greatest conductors and solists of the world.

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