Palace of Parliament
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Палац Парламенту
The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, stands as one of the world's largest administrative buildings. Completed in 1997, it spans over 365,000 square meters with 12 floors above ground and 8 underground. It houses the Romanian Parliament and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Constructed during the regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu, the Palace of Parliament is a significant example of totalitarian architecture. It required an extensive amount of materials, including 700,000 tons of steel and bronze and 1 million cubic meters of marble. Guided tours are available, providing access to some of its 1,100 rooms. Visitors can enter through the main entrance on Izvor Street.