The capital city of Romania, located in southeastern Europe, known for its dramatic architecture and complex modern history.
The city's name possibly derives from 'Bucur,' a legendary shepherd, combined with the suffix '-est' meaning 'city of.' The exact etymology is debated by historians and linguists.
Bucharest's most famous building, the Palace of Parliament, is the second-largest building in the world—built by dictator Ceaușescu to prove communist superiority, it's a perfect example of how architecture becomes a tool for political ideology.
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