Probably the most beautiful and attractive place in my city, Bucharest, Romania, is outside it. About 15 km from the city center and less than 4 km from my house. I was lucky to live for the last 30 years in a suburb, in the northern part of the city, considered the greenest because there are several important parks and many green spaces.
The place I am referring to is called Mogosoaia Palace, it is a palace whose construction was completed in 1702 and originally belonged to the ruler Constantin Brancoveanu.
Romanian countries at that time were under the domination of the Ottoman Empire, as were most of the Balkan and Eastern European states.
The Turks did not interfere much in the internal affairs of the occupied states than to put the leader and receive a large sum of money (gold) every year. The leader was chosen from among the local boyars, usually from the richest. These local boyars were not united at all, moreover, they hated each other and plotted against the ruler, with the intention of taking his place. To achieve this goal, they sent false information about the leader to the Sultan, and when he believed these tricks, he replaced the leader and, most of the time, killed him.
This was also the fate of Constantin Brancoveanu, who was the richest in the country. I forgot to say that with the assassination of the leader, the Sultan took all his property. Constantin Brancoveanu's fate was cruel, he was beheaded in Constantinople with his four sons. He received the promise that he would not be killed if he renounced his Christian religion and became a Muslim, but he refused.
Constantin Brancoveanu was a ruler who supported the development of culture and spiritual life, which was in fact religious life. During his reign many monasteries were built, all in a new style, a kind of Romanian renaissance, which was called the Brancovenesc style. The palace I present today is an example of this style.
Mogosoaia Palace
I am fascinated by the beautiful design of the structure and it's intricate details. The history is tragic but the future will hold good for the building. You little daughter seems to have great fun over there.
Keep flourishing!
That's a tragic story behind the owner of this beautiful palace. I am not at all familiar with the Brancovenesc style so I learned something new today. Ilinca is so cute! She's clearly fascinated by architecture and the landscape at an early age?
I am so sorry I couldn't focus on anything else than your beautiful daughter. She is soo cuteee I wish to hug here right away! May she stay happy healthy and such adorable always!
Have a cheerful week:)
Wow your country Is amazing!
The history of humankind in a nutshell. Always fight for leadership/authority (to rule and to control), and for money. Always the same. This is why I hate history.
Some people might say that he was a true Christian. I say that he died for nothing. He died for a mere conception. Do not get me wrong, I have faith in God, but not in any religion. All religions are used to control people.
Ilinca is so precious, I almost don't want to comment on this amazing palace and your wonderful history lesson on it. You really do know how to make a post! It captures my attention and I love to read it over a few times, catching the details that I may have missed.
But, Ilinca stole the show! In a good way, of course. She is such a beautiful little girl and it is evident that she is well-loved and knows how to show her love right back. It is so wonderful to watch and see. A heartwarming story of the family.
Thank you for your wonderful post and for sharing a piece of your life and love with us.
O iubire ca nimeni alta, dragostea unui copil nevinovat.
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Such a beautiful palace with lovely garden! Nice place for a picnic!
That castle is very strong and elegant!
I would love to tour this palace with my baby so she can be amazed by its beauty like your beautiful granddaughter. A majestic place, you are fortunate to enjoy a quiet and beautiful place like this.
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