Romania's most famous building, this massive edifice was constructed during the darkest days of Nicolae Ceausescu's mad regime. Forcing the country into massive foreign debts that were paid with the entire nation's agricultural output as the people starved, the 'Casa Poporului' was an imposing reminder of Ceausescu's communist folly and extravagance while it was being built. Today playing host to the Romanian Parliament and Senate (as well as the Contemporary Art Museum), the country has tried to take it back from its former legacy and make it a symbol of Romanian ingenuity, craftsmanship, and, most importantly, democracy (with moderate success). The 2nd largest building in the world, tours of 5% of it are available. Click for more info.
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