Bucharest

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February 3rd 2021
http://www.heygo.com 3rd February - Bucharest A different tour today, not so much about the postcard views but an interesting insight into the political timeline of Romania. A first virtual tour by Mihai, our guide today was in a park overlooking the huge Parliament Building. Built by Communist Party leader, Nicolae Ceausescu, the colossal P ... read more

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more