George Enescu Museum (Cantacuzino Palace) Bucharest
The building in which the Museum was built after the plans of architect I.D. Berendei in French baroque style of the era of Louis XVI, Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, the former Chairman of the Council of Ministers, nicknamed "Eric" for his fabulous wealth. After the death of "Nababului," the building has returned to his son John who died in 1929, he left a bequest through his wife, Jesse Caballero remarried in December 1939 with George Enescu.
The building-also known as "Cantacuzino" hosted on the eve of the second world war, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. In 1956, the Cantacuzino Palace became a Museum dedicated to the "George Enescu" great Romanian composer. The museum displays documents and personal belongings of the musician. Here you will find, along with the violin that Ed received a gift at the age of 4 years, scores of his works, diplomas and medals that have been awarded, including the French Legion of honor.
Cotroceni Palace In Bucharest
Until today, the most typical works are those of initial construction of the monastery (late 17th century) and the Royal Palace (late 19th early 20th century), as well as the recent restoration and expansion of the entire ensemble.
In 1977 President Nicolae Ceausescu turned the Palace guest house, and in 1985 he demolished the church built by Ştefan Cantacuzino. In 1679 Lord Ştefan Cantacuzino built a monastery on the Hill Cotrocenilor.
In 1888 Prince Carol I of Romania built a Palace within the monastery to serve as residence in Bucharest. The building plans were made by the architect Paul Gottereau in classic Venetian style.
Later, Romanian architect Gregory Ken has redesigned the North Wing of the national romantic style, adding a large room, with a terrace above and two gazebos with columns, one of which was a replica of the famous monastery of Horezu monastery from the gazebo.
Cotroceni palace is part of the Cotroceni national Museum institution specialized for Medieval and modern history presentation of the Palace, and the evolution and his transformations over time. Cotroceni palace, the Church and monastery reflect three centuries of history that combine aspects of political, military, diplomatic, religious and cultural values, with the evolution of Romanian society.
The Curtea Veche In Bucharest
Old Court Museum is an open-air museum in Bucharest, sector 3, Bucharest is located in the ruins of the Old Court place. The Museum preserves the remains of the former Cities of Bucharest, which have withstood time, natural disasters and adverse weather conditions. Most traces of the former Cities of Bucharest were revealed by archaeological excavations in 1953. Between 1967-1972 they followed other excavations, revealing the other historical vestiges.
Inside the Museum can be visited archaeological finds made over time, which can provide insight about the old Court appearance. Among these finds include: technical construction methods from the 14th century until the late 19th century, elements of the water supply system, the Turkish bath, the architectural decorations of the Palace exterior, Interior original geometry and murals.
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The building-also known as "Cantacuzino" hosted on the eve of the second world war, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. In 1956, the Cantacuzino Palace became a Museum dedicated to the "George Enescu" great Romanian composer. The museum displays documents and personal belongings of the musician. Here you will find, along with the violin that Ed received a gift at the age of 4 years, scores of his works, diplomas and medals that have been awarded, including the French Legion of honor.
Cotroceni Palace In Bucharest
In 1977 President Nicolae Ceausescu turned the Palace guest house, and in 1985 he demolished the church built by Ştefan Cantacuzino. In 1679 Lord Ştefan Cantacuzino built a monastery on the Hill Cotrocenilor.
In 1888 Prince Carol I of Romania built a Palace within the monastery to serve as residence in Bucharest. The building plans were made by the architect Paul Gottereau in classic Venetian style.
Later, Romanian architect Gregory Ken has redesigned the North Wing of the national romantic style, adding a large room, with a terrace above and two gazebos with columns, one of which was a replica of the famous monastery of Horezu monastery from the gazebo.
Cotroceni palace is part of the Cotroceni national Museum institution specialized for Medieval and modern history presentation of the Palace, and the evolution and his transformations over time. Cotroceni palace, the Church and monastery reflect three centuries of history that combine aspects of political, military, diplomatic, religious and cultural values, with the evolution of Romanian society.
The Curtea Veche In Bucharest
Inside the Museum can be visited archaeological finds made over time, which can provide insight about the old Court appearance. Among these finds include: technical construction methods from the 14th century until the late 19th century, elements of the water supply system, the Turkish bath, the architectural decorations of the Palace exterior, Interior original geometry and murals.
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