Quaint Bucharest: Little Paris with a shadow of Ceausescu (live footage of the 1989 revolution)

Описание: Is there anything intriguing in Bucharest city walk? Once dubbed the 'Little Paris of the East', has it retained its charm amidst earthquakes, communist structures, and EU integration?

Let's embark on a very visual journey: from the grandeur of the Palace of Parliament to Ceausescu's personal villa, from synagogues to the city's oldest buildings, from the Romanian Village Museum to the Royal Palace... Did you even know about the Romanian royal dynasty and its origins? From the Triumphal Arch (reminiscent of Paris) to Orthodox churches.

Once built in the Beaux Arts style (yes, it sounds peculiar, but it's a French term) - and that is only one of two European capitals built in this manner (guess which is the other!), some parts are still under restoration, yet there's an abundance of breathtaking specimens to behold - let's explore those too.

Of course, we can't skip the tale of the dictator's downfall. You've probably heard this story before, but this narrative of Nicolae Ceausescu's demise comes with visuals.

Get ready to uncover the layers of history and beauty intertwined in this captivating cityscape! Join me on this adventure through Bucharest like never before. Hit play and let's dive in! 🇷🇴✨

Map of the Bucharest walk: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edi...

All videos on a map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?...

Bucharest what to see:
00:00 - Introduction: Bucharest tour
00:54 - Why is Bucharest called Paris?
01:56 - A tiny bit of Romanian and Bucharest's history
02:44 - Romanian Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
04:43 - Around the Palace of Parliament
05:32 - St. Spyridon Church and famous Romanian athletes
05:55 - World record Fountains
07:21 - Electric scooters
08:03 - New St. Ioann Church moved
08:58 - Bucharest Choral Synagogue
10:23 - Curtea Veche (Old Court) and St. Anthon Church
11:08 - Dambovitsa river
11:18 - St. Dumitru Church and candles
11:54 - Renaissance houses and Art-Deco
12:56 - CEC Palace
13:22 - Zlatari Church
14:00 - Lipskani district
14:36 - National Bank of Romania
15:17 - Around the Bank
15:45 - Russian Church of St. Nicholas
16:58 - Masons?
17:13 - Capitol wolf
17:33 - Church of the Three Ierarchs
17:48 - Bucharest museum
18:06 - Second-hand bookstore and the Bucharest University
19:21 - Ministry of the Interior
20:05 - Ceausescu story and the 1989 revolution
23:26 - Ceausescu last speech
26:47 - Securitate HQ
27:32 - Kretzulesku Church and its frescoes
29:02 - Romanian Hohenzollern royal dynasty
29:53 - National Art museum
30:52 - Romanian Athenaeum
31:30 - Cantacuzino palace and George Enescu museum
32:32 - Monument to Heroes of Aeronautics
33:03 - Abandoned villas
33:25 - Surprises of Bucharest
33:47 - Ceausescu personal villa: Spring Palace
34:42 - Triumphal Arch
35:42 - Sports museum and Romanian Rugby Federation
36:06 - Romanian Village museum
37:06 - Mihai I park
39:56 - House of the Free Press
41:52 - Conclusion: is it worth going to Bucharest?

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