Bucharest - Little Paris

[White_Wolf]

Inbetween the world wars, Bucharest was known as "The Little Paris" because of the traditional ties with France had inspired many aspects of life back then. These pictures show some of the famous buildings in Bucharest, some are still standing, some are not. Some are old photos, some are more recent ones. This is just me trying to show the fine people on this forum a side of my country that is rarely seen - unfortunately. Despite all the hardship and poverty and all the not-so-good things that always make the news, Bucharest is still home to some pretty good looking buildings, or at least I seem to believe so. Up to you ladies and gentlemen to judge what you see.

Resembles the one in Paris much ? Built in 1918 - still standing.

 

[lupanzer]

Wonderful place...beautiful buildings

Luiz

 

[Iron Mike]

The architecture is gorgeous, that fountain is quite beautiful!

 

[White_Wolf]

Thank you Luzi & Mike, that building with the fountain is still present fortunately.

 

[SA Dave]

Ooooh nice architecture.

Its a crying shame so many beautiful buildings around the world had to be replaced with concrete blocks.

 

[White_Wolf]

so true

 

[jknaus]

Beautiful. Another of the places I would love to go see.
James

 

[White_Wolf]

Thanks James - appreciate it :drinks