Ateneul Român

The Romanian Athenaeum is the most beautiful concert hall in Bucharest and a symbol of national culture, home of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic. Inaugurated in 1888 and built by public subscription under the motto "Give a leu for the Athenaeum," the neoclassical edifice impresses with its peristyle of Ionic columns, high dome and elegant rotunda. The interior is a jewel: the circular concert hall, with exceptional acoustics, is adorned with a monumental fresco wrapping the walls over dozens of metres, illustrating key moments in Romanian history. It hosts the "George Enescu" International Festival and landmark concerts.

Even without a ticket, the façade and marble staircases are worth admiring. Located near Calea Victoriei and the Athenaeum Park, it is a city landmark. Check the concert schedule and the possibility of visiting the interior outside events.