Bucharest is a source of inspiration for any architect, young or experienced, as it offers an amalgam of styles, starting from the mid-1800s to the communist period.

Although each architectural style has its own beauty, some buildings in this top are included for the extremely interesting way they were built, such as the Palace of the People and the Romanian Academy.

The varied styles through which the buildings in Bucharest and southern Romania had to pass are also due to the long period in which Wallachia was a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire, which did not allow constructions or fortifications from other materials than wood and adobe.

Palace of the Parliament – House of the People

This construction was one of the fixations of the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who, after returning from his visit to North Korea, wanted to show the entire capitalist world the mastery that Romania could demonstrate.

The entire building was made with Romanian workers and 100% Romanian materials.

Romanian Academy

Located across the street from the left wing of the Palace of the Parliament, the Romanian Academy is built in the classic Soviet style but deserves appreciation as it is Romania's highest institution regarding indigenous culture.

CEC Palace

Located in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest's Old Town (Lipscani Area), the CEC Palace is one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital. Built between 1897-1900, the architecture which includes columns and domes grants this imposing building the status of a national monument.

Palace of the National Bank of Romania

Located in the heart of the city, in Bucharest's Historical Center, the Palace represents a symbol of the financial-banking field and Bucharest architecture. The headquarters of the NBR was built between 1883-1900 and for a very long time, this building was considered the citadel of liberals.

Romanian Athenaeum

Built between 1886-1888, the Romanian Athenaeum is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country, not just the capital. Have you ever heard the saying “give 1 leu for the Athenaeum”? If you have heard this saying, now you can admire the results.

BCU – Central University Library

The building houses the most important university library in Romania, being one of the prestigious research centers in Romania and Europe.

Cotroceni Palace

After the Revolution, Cotroceni Palace was transformed into the seat of the Presidency, also housing the National Cotroceni Museum.

Palace of Justice

The Palace of Justice in the capital is built in the architectural style of the French Renaissance and is undoubtedly the most imposing building on the banks of the Dâmbovița River.