The Old Court (Curtea Veche)
Near Dâmboviţa, the river that runs through Bucharest’s heart, there are the vestiges of the Princely Court, the oldest medieval monument in Bucharest. Built of brick in the second half of the 14th century, the city was expanded and surrounded by a defense wall during the reign (the 15th century) of Vlad “Dracula” Ţepeş, the Wallachia ruler.
Apart from the obvious political role (Bucharest was already a second capital of the region), the city has also acquired a special economic status, regarding the urban commercial and handicraft activities. Even today the surrounding streets have preserved atmosphere, as well as the old names. The numerous shops and terraces situated today on Lipscani, Gabroveni or Braşov remind us of the townsmen’s fussing and the voices of the young ladies come for the daily basket.
Starting with the 16th century, the palace has become the official residence of the Wallachian rulers, Constantin Brâncoveanu (1688-1714) and Ştefan Cantacuzino (1714 -1715), who ennobled the construction adding stone columns, marble stairs and valuable decorations.
SEE: Strigoii din Carpati 3 – Regatul
In marea lor majoritate, insa, “curtile domnesti” au disparut cu totul, asa cum s-a intamplat la Curtea Arsa si la Curtea Veche din Bucuresti sau la …
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