Stunning (can't believe it) example of communist architecture built to reflect prosperity which was of course ironic. Anyway, the billions used to construct this behemoth is well-represented in the art, the architecture, the chandeliers, the huge rooms, well, just everything. You will want to take pictures of everything. There are certain areas of course the public is not allowed but what you see is quite enough to realize how priceless this building is. It is now the seat of the Romanian parliament. TIP: You have quite a few stairs to climb and will have to go thru security so make sure you have your passport or driver's license. The tour is guided and you are watched closely so no wandering off or touching untouchables!

The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is truly awe-inspiring! Its grandeur and opulence are beyond words. The guided tour took us through magnificent halls adorned with chandeliers, rich tapestries, and ornate details. The sheer size of the building is mind-boggling. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or just looking to be amazed by sheer splendor. Don't forget your camera; you'll want to capture every breathtaking moment.

The 2nd largest building in the world apparently but Google rates it top 10. Either way it’s huge and apparently just as big underneath as what you can see on top of land. We didn’t manage to go inside (check the entrance before you go as it took us about an hour to walk around it!) but we enjoyed walking around it and found 2 nice churches at the back side of it.

By reputation probably the number one thing to see in Bucharest, when you walk around it and see it for yourself you can see why it's the second biggest building in the world!! Shame about how much it cost to build at a time when country couldn't really afford it. Visually stunning architecture to design of building and a must see while in Bucharest.

Parliament Castle in Romania stands as a magnificent testament to the nation's history and architectural wonder. From its imposing façade to its marvelous interiors, every aspect of the castle exudes grandeur and cultural significance. Guided tours offer fascinating insights into its construction and role in Romanian heritage, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

A magnificent Construction, the second one in the world, after Pentagon, built during Ceaușescu regim!. An impressive architecture, interior and exterior, seven underground floors, non visitable, wery large conference halls, marble stairs and columns,Cristal chandlers, sculpture doors, divers decorated floors, interesting climatronic system, arcades and very nice architecture style and not only Romanian representative painting pictures!!. Also,huge carpets and others artefact in Romanian style everywhere!!

Wow what an incredible building. So vast its difficult to imagine unless you actually go and visit. The second largest administrative building in the world !! Simply a mind blowing experience , easy to walk to from the Old Town and not far from restaurants , shops etc .

I bought tickets online in advance but was late as I didn't find the correct entrance at once. So I just thought that they will not allow me to join the excursion inside. But the staff was very kind and nice and they proposed two variants: to join the ongoing excursion or to join excursion in the next time slot. We decided to chose the second variant and just walked around the Palace before the start. The building itself is huge and the interior is very impressive. Our guide was a very interesting woman who in entertaining way told us about the rooms. This place definitely worth visiting as you will not see anything like this in any other country.

Hard to grasp the magnitude of this immense building. Tour guide was very informative. Would recommend to pre book tickets for the 1+ hour guided tour as visiting is not permitted without a guide. Passport identification is required for entry. Those with walking difficulty are warned there are lots of stairs but tour through the various grand rooms is not rushed so this is manageable.

We took a short walk from the old town where we were staying we walked past the water fountain Unirii then along straight path that leads you right to the palace. This place is huge and on the this of things to do whilst on your trip to Bucharest. We didn't go inside the palace as we were only in Bucharest for a very short trip. Although seeing the photos it looks as impressive inside as it does outside. Some people parked in front of the palace and this was very frustrating and doesn't lend itself to decent photo opportunities there is a car park directly in front of the building just across the street so this doesn't really seem necessary.