What is unquestionably Romania’s most famous building, Palatul Parlamentului (known universally as Casa Poporului) was built during the darkest days of the Nicolae Ceausescu regime. Standing 84m above ground level on 12 floors, the building has long been shrouded in mystery, rumour and hyperbole. Originally designed to house almost all the organs of the communist state, it today plays host to the Romanian parliament and a modern, well equipped conference centre, as well as Romania’s Museum of Contemporary Art. Much of the building, however, remains unused. The public tour of the building is thoroughly recommended (it is the only way to see the building, in fact) though the commentary consists of little more than a bored guide reeling off endless superlative statistics. You’ll see plenty of grand staircases, marble-plated halls and conference rooms, while - if you pay the extra - you may also have the chance to go on the roof, which offers perhaps the best view of central Bucharest. You can even now take a trip into the bowels of the building down below, though again this costs extra. To join one of the tours, you should make reservations a day in advance as parliamentary business means the official opening hours are subject to change. You will also need to bring your passport, driving license or other form of internationally accepted ID. Use the entrance on the right-hand side of the palace (if you’re looking at it front-on). Izvor is probably the nearest metro station, but you’ll get a better view from Piata Unirii.
Admission 25 lei (standard tour), 30 lei (standard and basement), 35 lei (standard and terrace), 45 lei (standard, terrace and basement). All tours include access to the Palace's terrace cafe. An additional fee of 30.00 lei is payable by those with cameras.
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It is a bit boring, but compared to the rest of Bucharest it is worth going to see. Unfortunately the roof tour was closed when I visited. Expect lots of standing and infrequent toilet breaks. Also the security check on entrance is an uncomfortable experience, the staff (unable to smile or say "please" in any language) will also keep your passports for the duration of the tour.
I think that's the most boring place I've ever been to...and I'm from Romania! I saw lots of other places which are really amazing! Comparing to the Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament(the English one) or even places from Romania(Bran Castle, Peles Castle etc) that's nothing!
the palace of parlament is one of the bigest buildings i ever seen in my life and trust me they was a lot, inside is sensational everything is so huge i cant wait to go there again so if u want to se something really beautiful go and see the PALACE OF PARLAMENT...BUCHAREST ROMANIA
I THINK IT WAS PRITTY EMAZED FROM THE TOUR IT WAS VERRY BUTIFUL I"M FROM ISRAEL AND IT WAS SUNSASHIONAL I WAS HAPPY FROM THE TOUR. THE CORPETS THE ROGS. THE SHANDLIERES. AND EVERTHING IS HUGE. IN THE PALLACE.
This is the must-see place to visit in Bucharest - prepare to be wowed! Please note the entrance to the Palace is on the RIGHT looking at the front of the building (not the left as in the guide, which led us to walk all the way around it in 35 deg heat for 45 minutes!). You have to book a visit so go there the day before you want to visit or early the same day and get a ticket (we arrived at 11am and got in at 3). You are supposed to pay extra to take photos (which I did) but our guide didn't check the tickets and everyone was snapping away. Then get there a little early to make sure you are through the security check area before your tour (approx 1 hour). Also, it's abit confusing because the tours are quite regular but for different languages so make sure you get on the right one! If you don't come out amazed then I don't know what will do it for you.