November 3rd, 2009

Bucharest (Romania)

Bucharest is a beautiful, large and monumental city, and that is the most beautiful European city after Paris by my opinion.Bucharest is a magnificent city of parks, large avenues and beautiful architecture that was built mostly of French and Italian architects. Even has its triumphal arch, slightly less than it was in Paris, but equally beautiful.

While I drive to the hotel I could not hide excitement about the building which we passed. Here’s an example: on the ruins of the building of the former secret intelligence service Securities, was built a modern building of dark green glass which simply fits in. What are not fitting are the dirty streets and cars. Reportedly, there is not enough water drains at the streets and the city is not easy to wash. The city is full of hotels, boutiques, fashion clothing brands and a variety of American fast food chains. The city has 69 hotels, of which 12 with five stars.
Palace of Parliament is the magnificent building. When I saw it I left breathless. Palace of the Parliament is the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon! Apparently there are 1100 rooms, and how large is above ground, also is large below.  700 architects worked on it. Below the building is located a bunker that was so equipped.

Today concerts are held there. From its large windows you have a view of perhaps the most beautiful boulevard that I have ever seen, Unirii Blvd. Long until the horizon, and with the fountain in the middle. Magnificent sight.
Bucharest is one of the most beautiful cities that I saw. There I was taught to reject all prejudice about anything.