I do not know how to start this new old story, that is a brief continuation of a walk through Bucharest that I suddenly interrupted (the story) when I met the horse with six feet. His story is here, for whom he wants to understand better:
Empty streets, full streets and the six-legged horse
A fortuitous interruption of the presence in Hive, for almost two weeks, caused this difficult new beginning. I try, however, to return to the good habits!
It's about my usual Sunday walk through the old center of Bucharest, Victory Avenue. I left behind the horse with six feet and continued the walk to another horse, this time a fixed horse, because it is a statue and is made of bronze.
At the tail of the bronze horse is the Central University Library, historical building built by the first king of Romania, which was German, Carol I.
Here something mysterious, at first glance, happens. Cranes, projectors and people who used them, however, indicate something related to the cinema, the casting of a movie. But the camera was missing ...
It seemed strange to me that the huge projector light one of the windows of the library building.
I thought and I think something was really filming there, but inside the building and the strong light entering the window had to give the impression of a sunny, summer day.
I continued the walk, glad that I found this explanation that had a great chance to be true.
To the right is the wall of the building of the library, built during and at the desire of King Carol I, and on the left you can see part of the former royal palace, where this king lived.
Among them, on the sidewalks, I met only with groups of foreign tourists and with joy I found that I, a resident of the city, I was in the minority!
And in the middle, riding on a huge bronze horse, the king himself.
Although this king was one of the most important historical figures in Romania, I chose the horse this time. The four -legged horse, but bronze!
The meeting with so many tourists (many for Bucharest, who is not well known abroad) made me curious and pushed me to follow a group of young people to see what their destination is and what they want to visit.
Not before taking a look at the statue of the king, the royal palace and this square where a hundred years ago the royal family was walking ...
Here I express a great pain and anger. It seems to me inadmissible that in this place so loaded with history and very visited, there is a ... parking!
Going behind the tourist group it was not difficult for me to guess where they want to get ...
I noticed that I am not the only one curious. Two young people probably have the same questions as me.
The answer is easy here. Everyone knows this building.
The Romanian Athenaeum, a concert hall.
The Romanian Athenaeum is a concert hall in Bucharest, located on Calea Victoriei, in George Enescu Square (in the northern part of the Revolution Market). The building, which is made in a combination of neoclassical style with eclectic style, was built between 1886 and 1888, according to the plans of the French architect Albert Galleron.source
There are two interesting aspects related to this building. First, it was built by public subscription and then that the round shape was imposed by the need to use a foundation already cast. Initially, a Romanian Equestra Society had to be built there.
So this place also has a connection with the horses, just as this blog has it. Fortunately, instead of horses we now have symphonic concerts here!
Finally, this portion of my walk took me to a new confectionery cafe.
What I like here is that the crossing zebra ends right in front of those who drink coffee.
I like to look but I don't think I would be relaxed so close to people and cars, on such a narrow sidewalk.
I finished the story but I think maybe someone, lazier, is curious to see what the horse with six feet I referred to.
I rely mostly on photos in all my blogs. Words don't help me as much as photos. A wise saying goes that a photograph is worth a thousand words.
I don't think so.
It depends on the viewer.
Although the photo is in the first place always, I cannot forget that writing this blog I also thought of #wednesdaywalk of @tattoodjay, #Sublimunsay by @c0ff33a and #beautiifunday by @ace108, but also at #worldmappin.
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I won't like to sit near the road for coffee like outside that cafe.
The street don't seem busy with cars but I rather be safe.
In the weekend there are not many cars but during the rest of the week, there are a lot. Bucharest is one of the busiest cities in Europe.
There's a country house here in England that has a big archway entrance to it's driveway and on top is a five legged Stag. The eccentric Earl had insisted the 1.5 sized animal should have an extra leg, so that if you approached the house from a different road, he was worried that people wouldn't see all four legs - so he added a fifth one to make sure everyone saw at least four!!!!
Very interesting! Depending on where you look at the statue, there are probably different optical illusions.
I love these tours where it feels like I'm walking right there.
My favourite shot... it's spectacular and the last one because there is a real horse, I love horses!
Thank you! Almost my only reader and definitely the most consistent.
I always enjoy your photos and seeing the places you go, they are great walks, thanks to you.
I am more than happy to hear that, thank you!
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I have seen that many heros or statesmen in past have statue on horse in different places in Europe.
There are rules to be followed in these statues. If the rider participated in the war and was injured or died in the fight, then the position of the horse's feet are different.
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