Revolution Square

square, Bucharest, Romania

Also known as: Palace Square

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Revolution Square, formerly known as Palace Square, is a prominent public space in Bucharest, Romania. It is surrounded by significant administrative, political, and cultural buildings. These include the Romanian Athenaeum, recognized for its distinctive columned facade, and the former royal palace, which now houses the National Art Museum.1

The square is linked to Republic Square, another beautiful square in the city that features the palace hall and the historic Crețulescu Church. Revolution Square itself became a focal point in 1989 when Romania's communist regime, led by Nicolae Ceaușescu, was overthrown, marking the end of communist rule in the country.12

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It is linked to Revolution Square (formerly Palace Square), which is surrounded by an imposing group of administrative, political, and cultural buildings including the Romanian Athenaeum, notable for its columned facade, and the former royal palace (now the National Art Museum).
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It is linked to Revolution Square (formerly Palace Square), which is surrounded by an imposing group of administrative, political, and cultural buildings including the Romanian Athenaeum, notable for its columned facade, and the former royal palace (now the National Art Museum).
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