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Walking in Bucharest - National Bank of Romania - right corner

The BNR Palace was built during World War II, after having laid the foundation stone back in 1937.

 

The construction works carried on between 1942-44 under the direction of architect Ion Davidescu assisted by two other architects, Radu Dudescu and N. Crețoiu.

 

The building is emblematic of the neo-classical style with rationalist influences that prevailed in the interwar period. It impresses by the monumental granite stairs, the huge Corinthian columns forming the façade, and the large, white marble-coated halls inside the building.

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Uploaded on July 7, 2017
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