Palatul Cotroceni

"The palace's history began in 1679 with the austere form of a monastery that in 1862 would become the prince's summer residence. Several years later, in 1888, the monastery was demolished and the palace that would be the official residence of the monarchs was built on the site. Years later, in 1989, at the end of the Romanian Revolution, the palace became the official residence of the country's president. In 1991, the National Museum of Cotroceni was opened to house part of the Municipal Museum of Bucharest. Occupying the oldest part of the palace and the church of Cotroceni, the museum offers a tour of Romania's political past to describe the contrasts between the different types of government that, in some way, marked the country's past, present and future. , defining your way of being."

"This museum invites you to explore the legacy of Romanian royalty. From regal chambers to historic artifacts, each corner tells the tales of the country's past. The rich tapestry of Romania's heritage within the elegant walls of Cotroceni, a living testament to the nation's cultural and political evolution."

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