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Ceausescus Palace
CEAUSESCUs PALACE. Built 1984-9 it is the 2nd largest building on earth. It extends for several stories below ground & includes a nuclear bunker. Date: 1998
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1984 1998 Bucharest Bunker Crane Earth Extends Includes Iron Largest Nuclear Romania Stories Wrought
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Ceausescus Palace, a colossal architectural masterpiece and political symbol, looms over the city of Bucharest, Romania. Built between 1984 and 1997, this palatial complex is the second largest building on earth, extending far beneath the ground and reaching several stories above it. The construction of this monumental structure began under the orders of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu, the former Communist leaders of Romania. The palace, a testament to the grandeur and power of the Ceausescus, is estimated to have cost the Romanian people an enormous sum, reportedly diverting resources from much-needed social services. The complex is surrounded by lush gardens and a moat, and its imposing gates are adorned with intricate wrought iron designs. Beneath the surface, the palace houses a network of underground tunnels and a nuclear bunker, designed to protect the Ceausescus and their inner circle in times of crisis. The construction of the bunker was kept a closely guarded secret, and it was only discovered after the fall of the Communist regime in 1989. This photograph, taken in 1998, captures the palace in its full glory, with a crane standing tall against the backdrop of the imposing structure. The image serves as a reminder of the complex history and political turmoil that shaped Romania during the late 20th century.
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