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Exterior of the communist-era Palace of the People in Bucharest, Romania, which was built between 1984 and 1997. The structure is the world's third-largest building by floor area (after the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the Long'ao Building in China) and hosts the two houses of Parliament, three museums, and an international conference center. About two-thirds of the building remains unoccupied.
Bust of Mihai Viteazul (1558-1601), also known as Michael the Brave, in the Palace of the People in Bucharest, Romania. He was Prince of Wallachia (1593–1601), and briefly Prince of Moldavia (1600) and de facto ruler of Transylvania (1599–1600). Considered one of Romania's greatest national heroes, his short-lived unification of the three principalities is seen as a precursor to the complete unification of Romania in the 20th century.
Bust of Alexandru Ioan Cuza (1820-73) in the Palace of the People in Bucharest, Romania. Cuza was Prince of Moldavia and Prince of Wallachia, and later Domnitor (ruler) of the Romanian Principalities.
The neo-Renaissance Peles Castle near Sinaia, Romania, was built between 1873 and 1914 as a residence for King Carol I. Set in the Carpathian Mountains, it is a popular tourist destination.
The entrance to the Great Church of the Sinaia Monastery in Romania. First built between 1842 and 1846, the church was partially rebuilt between 1897 and 1903.
Bran Castle, a national monument in Transylvania in central Romania. The region was featured in Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, even though the castle itself was not and has no connection to the Dracula legend, despite its popularity with tourists. Originally constructed to protect German colonists in the region, Bran Castle later became a royal residence and was a favorite home of Queen Marie (1875-1938) and her daughter, Princess Ileana, who ran a hospital there in World War II. The castle is now the country’s first private museum.
Trescovăț, an eroded volcanic plug next to the Danube River, is popular among hikers and climbers and offers impressive views of the river valley. This view is from the Serbian side of the Danube.
Rock carving on the Romanian side of the Danube River, depicting the Dacian King Decebalus (r. A.D. 87-106), who fought the Romans in the early 2nd century but was ultimately defeated. The carving, made between 1994 and 2004, is 42.9 m (141 ft) tall and 31.6 m (104 ft) wide.
The Iron Gates is a gorge on the Danube River that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania.
The Mraconia Monastery on the Danube River in Romania was completed in 1993 on the ruins of ancient monasteries.
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