View of Palace of the Parliament

Palace of the Parliament

World heaviest building at 4M tonnes, second-largest after Pentagon.

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Admission Ticket

See official site for pricing

Best Time to Visit

9am weekdays (closed weekends)

Overview

Built 1984 under Ceausescu. 270x240x84m. 1,100 rooms. 1M m3 marble, 3,500 tonnes crystal. Cost EUR1.2B. 70% complete when Ceausescu executed 1989.

Local Insider Tips

1

Check the official website for details

2

Bring passport for ID security

3

Photo from 10th floor balcony view

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Still in use?

Yes, active parliament.

Q:How long?

2-3h.

Location Details

CityBucharest
CountryRomania
Rating
4.3 / 5.0

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