Bucharest Cotroceni Palace & Museum

Cotroceni Palace is located on the Cotroceni hill in residential area with the same name Cotroceni. The neighborhoods are The Botanical Garden, The University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" and BNR Tennis Arena.
Built between 1679 and 1681 by Prince and ruler Serban Cantacuzino.
King Carol I,  made important changes in its architecture.
In 1893, King Ferdinand. ordered the partial demolition of the palace, which was later reconstructed by French architect Paul Gottereau in neoclassical style.Currently, the Cotroceni National Museum is operational inside the Palace, which was opened in 1991 and includes the Cotroceni Royal .

Palace and the Cotroceni Monastery, remaking the atmosphere of the medieval Church and of the former Royal Court of King Ferdinand. Besides, the assembly is a remarkable historical and architectural monument
After 1990, the old wing of the palace became a museum. The Oriental Hall, the Norwegian Hall and the Queen’s Chamber are almost unchanged from the original design and are worth visiting. Very important collection of medieval art also can be seen here. The new wing, built in 1977,  serves as the seat of the Romanian Presidency.