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The capital of Romania, Bucharest

The capital of Romania, Bucharest, is located in the southeastern part of Romania, in the middle of the Wallachian Plain, on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, a tributary of the Danube. It is known as the "Little Paris". Bucharest is an ancient city with a long history, mentioned in historical documents for over 500 years. As early as 1459, during the period of the Romanian Principality, Bucharest was a fortress. In 1477, after the Romanian nation defeated the Turkish invasion, they named the castle on the banks of the Dâmbovița River Bucharest, meaning "City of Joy". The University of Bucharest is located in the capital of Romania, Bucharest. It is a prestigious comprehensive university in Europe, founded in 1864 by Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the first prince after the unification of the Principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia into Romania. Its predecessor was the Saint Sava Academy. It is now the second oldest modern university in Romania and one of the five members of the University Alliance. Many famous scholars, experts, and politicians in Romania's modern history and contemporary times have graduated from this university. The square in front of the university, Piața Universității, and the nearby intersection are among the busiest areas in Bucharest. This area is located at the intersection of two main traffic arteries and is surrounded by many landmark buildings. The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, also known as the People's Palace of Romania, is a gigantic building constructed in 1984 during the later period of Ceaușescu's rule as a monument to himself. It is the largest building in Europe by land area, with a total of 3,100 rooms and 12 floors. Standing on the balcony, one can overlook the entire city, which is very impressive. It is a testament to the superb architectural skills of the Romanian people. Today, it serves as the location for the Romanian Parliament's Senate and Chamber of Deputies, the Constitutional Court, and some important institutions. The Romanian Athenaeum is a magnificent neoclassical building. It is the main concert hall in the city of Bucharest, designed by French architect Albert Galleron and built in 1888. Located diagonally opposite the old Royal Palace of Romania, it features a splendid dome and luxurious decorations, making it a grand and elegant landmark building in Bucharest.
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