Situated in a superb garden, the Cotroceni Palace presents the architectural design of a distinct unity. Built around a monastery constructed by Şerban Cantacuzino at the end of the 17th century, the whole construction reflects 3 centuries of Romanian history.
Built between 1893 and 1895 by the French architect Paul Gotreau, and then expanded further in the 20th century, Cotroceni palace reveals its sumptuousness from its very entrance. The monumental stairs are surrounded by wide galleries in the French neo-baroque style: The Honor Hall, The Great Reception Drawing-room, apartments in Henry II, Louis XVI, Roccoco, Empire, Biedermeier, Art Nouveau styles, as well as houses pieces of Brâncovenesc and post–Brâncovenesc decorative art. Another attraction of the museum is the princely residence, with original pieces, royal family furniture, interior fabrics, different objects, garments, and rare and valuable books.
Throughout the years, the elegant studies have represented the place of some important decisions taken by great personalities of Romanian history. Even today, Cotroceni Palace represents the premises of Romania’s Presidency.
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