Palace of the Parliament

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Title: Palace of the Parliament of Romania
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Attribution: Image by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay

• Seat of the Parliament of Romania

• Located in Bucharest on Dealul Spirii Hill

• Originally built during the Communist era

• Initially known as the “People’s House”

• One of the largest administrative buildings worldwide

• The heaviest building in the world

• Extends 92 meters underground

• Covers approximately 365,000 square meters

• Impressive blend of monumental architecture and history

• Considered both controversial and iconic internationally