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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Distance: 0.10mi
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Calea Victoriei 88, București 030167, Romania
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Head to the Start!
The beginning of our tour starts just up ahead!
Place #2
Distance: 0.16mi , Attraction : Concert Hall
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Strada Constantin Esarcu 1, București 030167, Romania
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Romanian Athenaeum
Welcome to our first stop on our tour of Bucharest - the Romanian Athenaeum! One of the most prestigious concert halls for classical music in the entire country, it is a neoclassical structure completed in 1888. The Romanian Athenaeum is a gorgeous building with its high dome and columns, as well as its stunning interior highlighting ornate frescoes and elegant designed details.

The concert hall boasts its amazing acoustics along with its grand appearance. It has been a location for many well renowned artists to perform from all over the world. But, of course it is the home for the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most influential orchestras in all of Romania. They regularly perform, so keep an eye out for their schedule! That is a show you would not want to miss!

While the Romanian Athenaeum has lively performances, the historic concert hall is actually said to be haunted by the ghost of a musician. The story goes that the musician, who was deeply passionate about his craft, died tragically before he could complete his final symphony. His spirit is said to linger in the Athenaeum, where he can sometimes be seen or heard playing his unfinished piece. So if you decide to attend a concert, keep your eyes and ears open for the ghost of the Athenaeum, perhaps you can help him finish his symphony and release him from purgatory!

Overall, the Romanian Athenaeum is a cultural symbol of the country, showcasing the mass amount of talent, but also Romania’s rich musical heritage and its strong support in fostering the art of classical music.

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  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Athenaeum
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Head to the Start!
Map Pin Place 2 Romanian Athenaeum
Map Pin Place 3 National Art Museum of Romania
Map Pin Place 4 Revolution Square
Map Pin Place 5 Kretzulescu Church
Map Pin Place 6 Odeon Theater
Map Pin Place 7 University of Bucharest
Map Pin Place 8 University Square
Map Pin Place 9 Saint Nicholas Church
Map Pin Place 10 The National Bank of Romania Museum
Map Pin Place 11 Pasajul Macca Villacrosse
Map Pin Place 12 Old Town
Map Pin Place 13 Lipscani Street
Map Pin Place 14 Covaci Taverna
Map Pin Place 15 National Museum of Romanian History
Map Pin Place 16 Blocul Adriatica Trieste
Map Pin Place 17 Dâmbovița River
Map Pin Place 18 Bucharest Court of Appeal
Map Pin Place 19 Bucharest Facts
Map Pin Place 20 Palace of Parliament



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