The imposing building which used to be the Royal Palace is located
in the Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), in the northwestern corner. It was first
built around 1815 by prince Dinicu Golescu and it underwent changes over several decades.
The building was remodeled in 1882-1885 after plans by the French architect Paul Gottereau
only to be rebuilt in 1930-1938 after being damaged in a fire in 1926. Starting with 1948
the palace houses the National Art Museum and it displays an extensive collection of
Romanian and European art dating from the 15th to the 20th century. The building was damaged
during the events of December 1989 and was closed for several years for repairs.
Address: Calea Victoriei 49-53.
