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For much of Bucharest's history, its neighbourhoods were designated by the names of the more important Orthodox churches in the respective areas. The first major religious monument in the city was the Curtea Veche church, built by Mircea Ciobanul in the 1550s, followed by Plumbuita (consecrated by Peter the Younger).
Bucharest's history alternated periods of development and decline from the early settlements in antiquity until its consolidation as the national capital of Romania late in the 19th century. First mentioned as the 'Citadel of București' in 1459, it became the residence of the ruler of Wallachia, Voivode Vlad the Impaler.
Bucharest in 1868, by Amedeo Preziosi; Alexandru Ioan Cuza, first ruler of the Romanian Principalities, driven from his throne by an insurrection in Bucharest. [2] 1867 Templul Coral (synagogue) built. [14] Population: 141,754. [4] 1871 – Societatea Română de Tramvaiuri (tram society) established. 1872 – Gara Târgoviștei (railway ...
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He issued a Latin document on 13 June 1458 from the area of current Bucharest. Then, on 20 September 1459, he issued a document in Slavonic, specifically referring to the "fortress" in Bucharest, his "princely residence". Other documents were issued in 1460 and 1461. Vlad would have been accompanied by his family, courtiers, and an army corps.
Arcul de Triumf (Romanian; "The Triumphal Arch") is a triumphal arch located on the Kiseleff Road, in the northern part of Bucharest, Romania.The monument, designed by Petre Antonescu, was built in 1921–22, renovated in 1935–36, and renovated again starting in 2014.
The Royal Palace with the equestrian statue of king Carol I in front The Golescu mansion in 1866 The Golescu mansion around the start of the 20th century The old Royal Palace as it appeared before 1926 showing the main wing added to the Golesecu mansion The Royal Palace from the air during Communist times, with the multipurpose hall 'Sala Palatului' behind The Royal Palace today as National ...