Mihai Constantineanu
SIGHTSEEING
The People's Palace is the largest administrative building for civil use in the world Laid out in 1845, the oldest park in the city is possible the most beautiful. Its location right in the heart of town makes it a favorite place for strolling. The floral arrangements, rare trees and shrubs, the lake – which in winter is transformed into an ice rink – fountains and sculptures all contribute to the charm of Cismigiu.
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PEOPLE'S PALACE 2-4 Izvor St, 021 316 0300, www.casapoporului.ro Though often dubbed a monstrosity and a monument to Ceausescu’s megalomania, there is no denying that the dictator’s vanity project, whose records include the world’s largest civilian administrative building, most expensive administrative build-