The historical part of the city will be surely the most interesting for travelers as all most important architectural and historical sites are located here. Palace of Parliament is the most striking architectural monument of the city. This is a beautiful building that amazes guests by its size. Inside the palace are located as many as approximately six thousand rooms. The total square of this huge building is second only after the Pentagon. Many old buildings have been destroyed during the construction of the palace, so nowadays it occupies a considerable part of the historic district of Bucharest.
The Arc of Triumph is located just nearby. This wonderful monument was erected in 1920 in the memory of Romanian soldiers killed during the First World War. Granite of a rare sort was used in the building of the arch. The monument is decorated with exquisite sculptures created by the best artists of the country. All visitors are welcome to climb up to the observation deck, which is built on top of the arch. From here you will be able to enjoy the magnificent panorama of the city.
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