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Bucharest palace where King Michael used to reside opens for visitors

23 July 2020

The Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest is open for visitors starting Thursday, July 23. The historic building can be visited until September 20.

The Elisabeta Palace was completed in 1937 for Princess Elisabeta, the daughter of King Ferdinand I and of Queen Marie, and an aunt of King Michael. The palace was the official residence of Princess Elisabeta until 1944, when it became the residence of King Michael, until he was forced to abdicate at the end of 1947.

Between 2001 and 2017, it was an official residence of the Romanian royal family, after King Michael was granted the right to use it throughout his lifetime.

The public can see here military uniforms that belonged to King Michael, the collection of folk costumes of Queen Mother Elena, royal decorations, the royal collection of contemporary art, and portraits of kings and queens of Romania.

They can visit King Michael I Hall, the Contemporary Art Gallery, the White Hall, and the Marble Hall, among others. The public can also visit the palace’s yard, where a Garden Party takes place every year. Also in the yard is the Memorial of Trees, which includes trees planted by various royalty and heads of state who visited the palace since 2001.

The palace is located at 28 Kiseleff Road, on a plot of land surrounded by the Village Museum. It is open from Thursday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 13:00, and 14:00 and 17:00. 

Visits are allowed in small groups. Those interested can come directly at the gate of the palace, without prior reservation. Access is based on tickets, which can be purchased at the entrance. Tickets for children, students, and pensioners cost RON 20 (EUR 4), while those for adults cost RON 40 (EUR 8). Additional fees are charged for professional photography and filming. 

All the proceeds from the sale of the tickets will be used for social and educational projects.

(Photo: roibul | Dreamstime.com)

editor@romania-insider.com

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Bucharest palace where King Michael used to reside opens for visitors

23 July 2020

The Elisabeta Palace in Bucharest is open for visitors starting Thursday, July 23. The historic building can be visited until September 20.

The Elisabeta Palace was completed in 1937 for Princess Elisabeta, the daughter of King Ferdinand I and of Queen Marie, and an aunt of King Michael. The palace was the official residence of Princess Elisabeta until 1944, when it became the residence of King Michael, until he was forced to abdicate at the end of 1947.

Between 2001 and 2017, it was an official residence of the Romanian royal family, after King Michael was granted the right to use it throughout his lifetime.

The public can see here military uniforms that belonged to King Michael, the collection of folk costumes of Queen Mother Elena, royal decorations, the royal collection of contemporary art, and portraits of kings and queens of Romania.

They can visit King Michael I Hall, the Contemporary Art Gallery, the White Hall, and the Marble Hall, among others. The public can also visit the palace’s yard, where a Garden Party takes place every year. Also in the yard is the Memorial of Trees, which includes trees planted by various royalty and heads of state who visited the palace since 2001.

The palace is located at 28 Kiseleff Road, on a plot of land surrounded by the Village Museum. It is open from Thursday to Sunday, between 10:00 and 13:00, and 14:00 and 17:00. 

Visits are allowed in small groups. Those interested can come directly at the gate of the palace, without prior reservation. Access is based on tickets, which can be purchased at the entrance. Tickets for children, students, and pensioners cost RON 20 (EUR 4), while those for adults cost RON 40 (EUR 8). Additional fees are charged for professional photography and filming. 

All the proceeds from the sale of the tickets will be used for social and educational projects.

(Photo: roibul | Dreamstime.com)

editor@romania-insider.com

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