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National Library of Romania are beginning in St. Sava College library and it was opened in 1838 having at that time 1000 volumes. In the year 1859 after the revolution the library receives the status of national library, but in the year 1901 is removed and the volumes are transferred to the Romanian Academy Library until 1955. Starting with the year 1990 the State Library receives the name of National Library, the title is still present.
The library now has approximately 13000000 units of encyclopedic literature. The library fund may be organized into 2 categories, the first: The current Funds includes romanian and foreign creations, newspapers, books, magazines and the second: The special collections funds refers to manuscripts, historical archives, bibliophily, cartography, prints, photographs.
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Bucharest Sights
It’s quite amazing how many theatres and theater companies exist in Bucharest: the National Theatre, Nottara Theater, Odeon Theater, Comedy Theater, Bulandra Thaetre, Jewish State Theatre are some of the best known. It’s no use listing Bucharest’s cinemas – most of them are spread along the city’s main arteries like Calea Victoriei or Magheru Boulevard, as well as in some commercial centers. Although Bucharest is known to have environmental issues, its inhabitants benefit from numerous parks and green areas: Parcul Cismigiu, Tineretului, Tei, Izvor, Herastrau, Carol and the Dimitrie Brandza Botanical Garden.... Read more »
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What to see in the Parliament Palace of Bucharest - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
The Parliament Palace is also know as Casa Poporului (House of the People). It is a colossal edifice with a length of 270 m, width of 240 m, height of 86 m and 92 m below ground. In total there are 20 levels of which 8 are below ground.... Read more »
Visiting the Mihai Voda Monastery in Bucharest - Apr 30, 2009, by cipristb
Mihai Voda Monastery is part of the oldest buildings in Bucharest, preserved until today. It was built on the ruins of an old church, in 1594, founded by Michael the Brave. Originally it was surrounded by a high wall, with a fortress, but... Read more »
Best club in Bucharest - Mar 27, 2010, by Anonymous
Bachelor parties offer men about to be married their last chance to have a little fun before it is time to get married and become devoted to only one person. Traditionally, a new wife isn't going to let her husband head out to the... Read more »
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