Palace of the Parliament Palatul Parlamentului
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, is a palace, parliament building, convention center, and theatre building designed by architect Anca Petrescu. Begun in 1985 and opened in 1994, it features neoclassical architecture built with marble and cristallo. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, both with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 18 °C, while January and February are the coldest with highs of 3 °C and 5 °C and lows of -4 °C. Monthly rain ranges from 35 mm in February to 78 mm in June. The site is open from March to October between 09:00 and 17:00, and from November to February between 10:00 and 16:00.
The nearest airport is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, located 8 km away, and the sight is 2 km from the capital Bucharest. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Romanian Athenaeum at 1.7 km and Arcul de Triumf at 4.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 78 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 35 | 42 | 51 | 61 | 78 | 68 | 54 | 54 | 48 | 47 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
