Pictures From Dec. 1

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December 2nd 2008

Published: December 2nd 2008

First, to clarify: Boulevard (self explanatory), Strada (Street), Calea (Way), Piata (Square)... Sunday, November 30 was election day. Monday, December 1, was a national holiday celebrating 90 years since Romania united its provinces (more or less). This is why there are a lot of flags out and about. I started a long walk from Boulevardu Tineretului, up to Piata Unirii, and then cut over to Stra... Read Full Entry

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Iuliu Maniu statue

The state of Iuliu Maniu is found in the Piata Revolutei. Maniu was a politician who opposed Communism and died in prison.

Piata Revolutiei

Or, Revolution Square, is filled with a wall of the names of people who were killed trying to fight against Communism. As you can see, fresh flower wreaths were put by the memorial to honor them on the National Day.

Piata Revolutiei, new view

Another view.

The Central University Library

The University of Bucharest was created in 1864 by King Carol I. The central library initially housed all the books and reference materials for the University.

Detail

Detail of the Central University Library.

The Atheneum

The Atheneum, which was a concert hall built at the turn of the century, is a beautiful concerthall. It is red plush on the inside and there is an interesting mural inside with the history of Romania. It was said funding ran out half way and each resident of Bucuresti contributed 1 Leu (equiv. one penny) to help finish building it. It was very foggy outside.

A Church on Calea Victoriei

Another church I will have to go look up. I wanted to show how small and isolated it looked compared to the aparment blocks on each side. You will constantly find a small church surrounded by aparment blocks that tower over it.

A House on Calea Victroriei

I will have to look this up. I know it was past the Piata Revolutiei. I think it is likely it is some mansion that managed to escape the buldozers.

Detail

See previous.

George Enescu Museum

George Enescu is a famous Romanian composer. The museum is housed in Cantacuzino Palace, which is very art nouveau.

Side of George Enescu Museum

Another view.

View of a park

A park on my way up Calea Victoriei. I had almost reached Piata Victoriei.

A Gated Church

Another nameless church up Calea Victoriei. I promise I will look into their names later.

Graffiti 6

"In a normal country, people shower every day".

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