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Athanasovici Palace, architectural monument in eclectic style, Bucharest

The Athanasovici Palace was built in the heart of Bucharest, just a few minutes away from the University Square and Magheru Boulevard, the National Theatre, the Historical Center and many other attractions of the city.

The property has in its vicinity several public institutions, museums, high schools, schools, restaurants and cafes.

History:

The building classified as a class B historical monument was designed in eclectic style according to the plans made by the architect Dimitrie Maimarolu. 

Its construction was carried out around 1910 and the owners of this architectural jewelry was the Athanasovici family. 

The lawyer and liberal senator Vladimir Athanasovici (1864 – 1928) was the son of the first forensic doctor of the capital, Dr. Gheorghe Athanasovici (1822-1892), who together with dr. Carol Davila founded the National School of Medicine in Bucharest.

The Athanasovici Palace, made in an eclectic architectural style, preserves many elements, extremely valuable for the Romanian cultural heritage. Among them can be mentioned: the main façade and the awning at the entrance, the stained glass windows and the interior staircase made of carved oak, impressively made.

In 1939, the building was expropriated by the authorities, taking into account even the demoralization of the constructions. Following the regime change, in 1946, the demolition plans were canceled and the property was nationalized. 

In 1993 the building was reconsolidated. 

The architect Dimitrie Maimarolu was the designer of several buildings valuable for our national heritage. Among these we can mention the Palace of the Patriarchate, the Palace of the National Military Circle, the Church of St. Sylvester, the Armenian Cathedral / The Armenian Church or the Concordia Hotel.

After 2000, it was the headquarters of the Cultural Center of the Republic of Hungary, later being recovered by the heirs of the Athanasovici family.

Developed built area: 1,700 sqm

Land surface: 1,264 sqm