A short presentation of CEC building in Bucharest, a bank edifice, iconic for the town, erected in 1900, a Beaux Arts style design by the French architect Paul Gottereau. It is one the buildings, which gives weight to the fame of Bucharest as the Little Paris of the Balkans.
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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 advise you in sourcing and transacting the property, specialist research, etc. To discuss your particular plan please see my contact details in the Contact page of this weblog.
Valentin Mandache, architectural historian 