Dear readers,
I am organising an after working hours thematic architectural tour on Thursday 28 July 2016, between 18.30h – 20.00h, on the subject of the great architectural allegorical panoplies adorning some of the most prominent buildings in the centre of Bucharest. This cultural excursion may be of interest to any of you visiting the city as a tourist or on business, to discover the hidden messages and identities displayed by the beautiful, but often neglected richly decorated panels that contain human figures, ancient gods or legendary personages embellishing the pediment of the grand buildings constituting some of Romania’s capital architectural landmarks. They are in many aspects the architectural emblems of this town, today virtually unknown as regards their original message, a voice that still speaks from bygone epochs when they were created.
Book by emailing v.mandache@gmail.com or using the comments section of this post. You will be informed of meeting place on booking.
I look forward to seeing you at the tour,
Valentin Mandache, expert in Romania’s historic houses (tel: 0040 (0)728323272)
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I endeavour through this series of periodic articles to inspire appreciation of the historic houses of Romania, a virtually undiscovered, but fascinating chapter of European architectural history and heritage.
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If you plan acquiring or selling a historic property in Romania or start a renovation project, I would be delighted to advice you in sourcing and transacting the property, specialist research, etc. To discuss your particular plan please see my contact details in the Contactpage of this weblog.
Valentin Mandache, architectural historian 