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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).
1861 – City becomes capital of Romania. [10] [2] 1862 – Orphanage founded. [4] 1863 – Music and Drama Conservatory established. 1864 University of Bucharest, [11] [2] Bucharest National University of Arts, School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture, [12] and National Museum of Antiquities [13] founded. Barbu Vlădoianu becomes mayor.
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.
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) is the stock exchange of Romania, located in Bucharest. In 2024, the BVB boasted a $74 billion market capitalization and a trading volume of $7.2 billion. [258] As of 2024, 86 companies were listed on the exchange. [258] In September 2020, FTSE Russell upgraded the BVB from a Frontier market to a Secondary ...
The National History Museum of Romania (Romanian: Muzeul Național de Istorie a României) is a museum located at 12 Calea Victoriei in Bucharest, Romania, which contains Romanian historical artifacts from prehistoric times up to modern times.
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.
Romania apply to become a member of the European Union. The first wireless telephony system becomes active; 1995: The Stock Exchange reopens in Bucharest; 1996: Emil Constantinescu becomes the third President of Romania; 1997: Romania join the countries able to use GSM telephony; 2000: Iliescu returns to power after winning the elections;
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