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   Romanian Atheneum is one of the most beautiful building in Bucharest and one of the most famous concert hall, that was started to build in 1886, designed in a neo classical style byAlbert Galleron, a French arhitect. It took two years to complete its construction and in 1888 the Atheneum was inaugurated for the public. From exterior it appears as formed from six colums designed in a Ionic style that create the image of a Greek Temple. Nearby the each column are five statues of the five princes of Romania as: Neagoe Basarab, Vasile Lupu, Alexandru cel Bun, Matei Basarab and King Carol I. Its dome has 40 meters height and its cupola is designed in golden stucco decorated with paintings of plants and animals, representing the names of important personalities for Romania.

 
  The interior of the building is definitely outstanding surrounded by amazing sculptures and paintings. The entrance hall is beautified by four winding stairs made in marble and is decorated with sculptures, creating an fascinable atmosphere. The auditorium has a very spectacular acoustic and brings you in a majestic zone with a a fresco of about 70 meters long and 3 meters high, that was designed for about five years by Costin Petrescu, who painted there different importants scenes from Romanian history.
 
  This is the place where Romanian people can listen to classic music, impressing everybody with its acoustic sound and with the most famous artists. During the Second World War the building of Atheneum  was not touched by the bombardments that distroyed all the building that surrounded the Athenaeum, from a miracle it was saved and now fascinate the visitor’s eyes, soul and mind.
 
  The hall of the building has a capacity of about 600 seats downstairs and 52 seats in the lodge, being the most valuable sanctuary for the culture of Romania impressioning for the most prestigious soloist that invites at its gorgeous concerts. The Romanian Athenaeum includes a variety of activities, for example the conferences are hold in Athenaeum’s Halls, as well as the symphonic concerts of the Romanian Philharmonic. The Philharmonic host the concerts here starting with 1888, without pauses, and also here are organized important exhibitions and symphosiums.
 
  This exclusive building has a very delicate fame everywhere in Romania and the lovers of classic music come here and release their mind of all problem and take a deep breathe in a romantic atmosphere. The mysterious air from the interior is in a perfect harmony with Atheneum’s design that leave a great impression in the visitor’s life. Atheneum is a charming place that attracts thousands of visitors for its unique style and important events that are organized there.
 




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Romanian Atheneum - Amazing design
Romanian Atheneum - Amazing design

Romanian Atheneum - Interior view
Romanian Atheneum - Interior view

Romanian Atheneum - Interior view
Romanian Atheneum - Interior view

Romanian Atheneum - Interior view
Romanian Atheneum - Interior view

Romanian Atheneum - Night view
Romanian Atheneum - Night view