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

€10 ground floor; €15 full

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

Book full tour (€15) includes nuclear bunker

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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