It was built by Mihai Cantacuzino between 1701 and 1703, composed of many buildings, each with 12 to 30 beds, a church, three chapels, a school, and doctors' and teachers' houses. Another conventional hospital is Pantelimon, which was established in 1733 by Grigore II Ghica.
In 1781, Austrian historian Franz Sulzer claimed that it was related to bucurie (joy), bucuros (joyful), or a se bucura (to be joyful), while an early 19th-century book published in Vienna assumed its name to be derived from 'Bukovie', a beech forest.
The revolution initiated by Tudor Vladimirescu in 1821 led to the end of the rule of Constantinople Greeks in Bucharest. The Old Princely Court (Curtea Veche) was erected by Mircea Ciobanul in the mid-16th century.
It was placed under Russian administration between 1828 and the Crimean War, with an interlude during the Bucharest-centred 1848 Wallachian revolution.
On 23 March 1847, a fire consumed about 2,000 buildings, destroying a third of the city. In 1862, after Wallachia and Moldavia were united to form the Principality of Romania, Bucharest became the new nation's capital city.
Opened in 1847 and based on the plans of German architect Carl F.W.
It was placed under Russian administration between 1828 and the Crimean War, with an interlude during the Bucharest-centred 1848 Wallachian revolution.
Zambaccian, contains works by well-known Romanian artists and international artists such as Paul Cézanne, Eugène Delacroix, Henri Matisse, Camille Pissarro, and Pablo Picasso. The Gheorghe Tattarescu Museum contains portraits of Romanian revolutionaries in exile such as Gheorghe Magheru, ștefan Golescu, and Nicolae Bălcescu, and allegorical compositions with revolutionary (Romania's rebirth, 1849) and patriotic (The Principalities' Unification, 1857) themes.
One of the most prominent buildings is the neoclassical Romanian Athenaeum, which was founded in 1852, and hosts classical music concerts, the George Enescu Festival, and is home to the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. Bucharest is home to the Romanian National Opera and the I.L.
Later, an Austrian garrison took possession after the Russian departure (remaining in the city until March 1857).
Zambaccian, contains works by well-known Romanian artists and international artists such as Paul Cézanne, Eugène Delacroix, Henri Matisse, Camille Pissarro, and Pablo Picasso. The Gheorghe Tattarescu Museum contains portraits of Romanian revolutionaries in exile such as Gheorghe Magheru, ștefan Golescu, and Nicolae Bălcescu, and allegorical compositions with revolutionary (Romania's rebirth, 1849) and patriotic (The Principalities' Unification, 1857) themes.
It became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the centre of Romanian media, culture, and art.
On 23 March 1847, a fire consumed about 2,000 buildings, destroying a third of the city. In 1862, after Wallachia and Moldavia were united to form the Principality of Romania, Bucharest became the new nation's capital city.
The Dâmbovița River was also massively channelled in 1883, thus putting a stop to previously endemic floods like the 1865 flooding of Bucharest.
It was inaugurated in 1869, and in 1960, the communist government turned it in a bus terminal. ===Air=== Bucharest has two international airports: Henri Coandă International Airport (IATA: OTP, ICAO: LROP), located north of the Bucharest city centre, in the town of Otopeni, Ilfov.
In 1881, it became the political centre of the newly proclaimed Kingdom of Romania under King Carol I.
The Dâmbovița River was also massively channelled in 1883, thus putting a stop to previously endemic floods like the 1865 flooding of Bucharest.
Orthodox believers consider Demetrius Basarabov to be the patron saint of the city. The city is a centre for other Christian organizations in Romania, including the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bucharest, established in 1883, and the Romanian Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Saint Basil the Great, founded in 2014. Bucharest also hosts 6 synagogues, including the Choral Temple of Bucharest, the Great Synagogue of Bucharest and the Holy Union Temple.
The building was constructed between 1884 and 1890.
It was built between 1886 and 1888 by the architect Paul Louis Albert Galeron, through public funding. InterContinental Bucharest is a high-rise five-star hotel near University Square and is also a landmark of the city.
It was built between 1886 and 1888 by the architect Paul Louis Albert Galeron, through public funding. InterContinental Bucharest is a high-rise five-star hotel near University Square and is also a landmark of the city.
The building was constructed between 1884 and 1890.
The extravagant architecture and cosmopolitan high culture of this period won Bucharest the nickname of 'Little Paris' (Micul Paris) of the east, with Calea Victoriei as its Champs-Élysées. Between 6 December 1916 and November 1918, the city was occupied by German forces as a result of the Battle of Bucharest, with the official capital temporarily moved to Iași (also called Jassy), in the Moldavia region.
The extravagant architecture and cosmopolitan high culture of this period won Bucharest the nickname of 'Little Paris' (Micul Paris) of the east, with Calea Victoriei as its Champs-Élysées. Between 6 December 1916 and November 1918, the city was occupied by German forces as a result of the Battle of Bucharest, with the official capital temporarily moved to Iași (also called Jassy), in the Moldavia region.
Later, the project was abandoned. ==Architecture== The city centre is a mixture of medieval, neoclassical, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau buildings, as well as 'neo-Romanian' buildings dating from the beginning of the 20th century and a collection of modern buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.
Revista Secolul XX 4/6 (1997): 11–40 Ernie Schoffham, Luminița MacHedon, Șerban Cantacuzino, Romanian Modernism: The Architecture of Bucharest, 1920–1940 Romania: Arts & Architecture, Romanian Tourist Office Tatiana Murzin, Romanian Education, 2005 Romanian Education Portal, Site for the Ministry of Education containing lists of all educational establishments. Bucharest, the small Paris of the East, on the Museums from Romania web site. Bucica, Cristina.
Later, the project was abandoned. ==Architecture== The city centre is a mixture of medieval, neoclassical, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau buildings, as well as 'neo-Romanian' buildings dating from the beginning of the 20th century and a collection of modern buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.
Palatul Telefoanelor ('The Telephone Palace') was the first major modernist building on Calea Victoriei in the city's centre, and the massive, unfinished communist-era Casa Radio looms over a park a block away from the Opera. English-language newspapers first became available in the early 1930s and reappeared in the 1990s.
However, the Great Depression in Romania took its toll on Bucharest's citizens, culminating in the Grivița Strike of 1933. In January 1941, the city was the scene of the Legionnaires' rebellion and Bucharest pogrom.
The building boasts one of the largest convention centres in the world. Another landmark in Bucharest is Arcul de Triumf (The Triumphal Arch), built in its current form in 1935 and modelled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
However, the Great Depression in Romania took its toll on Bucharest's citizens, culminating in the Grivița Strike of 1933. In January 1941, the city was the scene of the Legionnaires' rebellion and Bucharest pogrom.
On 23 August 1944, Bucharest was the site of the royal coup which brought Romania into the Allied camp.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Construction started in 1952 and was completed in 1957, a few years after Stalin's death in 1953.
Construction started in 1952 and was completed in 1957, a few years after Stalin's death in 1953.
Construction started in 1952 and was completed in 1957, a few years after Stalin's death in 1953.
It was inaugurated in 1869, and in 1960, the communist government turned it in a bus terminal. ===Air=== Bucharest has two international airports: Henri Coandă International Airport (IATA: OTP, ICAO: LROP), located north of the Bucharest city centre, in the town of Otopeni, Ilfov.
Initially, these apartment blocks started to be constructed in the 1960s, on relatively empty areas and fields (good examples include Pajura, Drumul Taberei, Berceni and Titan), however with the 1970s, they mostly targeted peripheral neighbourhoods such as Colentina, Pantelimon, Militari and Rahova.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Tineretului Park was created in 1965 and designed as the main recreational space for southern Bucharest.
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Romanian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Iris and Holograf, continue to be popular, particularly with the middle-aged, while since the beginning of the 1990s, the [hop music|hip hop]/rap scene has developed.
From the 1970s onwards, the area went through urban decline, and many historical buildings fell into disrepair.
Initially, these apartment blocks started to be constructed in the 1960s, on relatively empty areas and fields (good examples include Pajura, Drumul Taberei, Berceni and Titan), however with the 1970s, they mostly targeted peripheral neighbourhoods such as Colentina, Pantelimon, Militari and Rahova.
On 4 March 1977, an earthquake centred in Vrancea, about away, claimed 1,500 lives and caused further damage to the historic centre. The Romanian Revolution of 1989 began with massive anti-Ceaușescu protests in Timișoara in December 1989 and continued in Bucharest, leading to the overthrow of the Communist regime.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Perhaps the most prominent of these is the Palace of the Parliament, built in the 1980s during the reign of Communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Romanian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Iris and Holograf, continue to be popular, particularly with the middle-aged, while since the beginning of the 1990s, the [hop music|hip hop]/rap scene has developed.
The mass demolitions that occurred in the 1980s, under which an overall area of eight square kilometres of the historic centre of Bucharest were levelled, including monasteries, churches, synagogues, a hospital, and a noted Art Deco sports stadium, changed drastically the appearance of the city. Communist-era architecture can also be found in Bucharest's residential districts, mainly in blocuri, which are high-density apartment blocks that house the majority of the city's population.
These giant, circular halls, which were unofficially called [circus]es due to the food shortages experienced in the 1980s, were constructed during the Ceaușescu era to act as produce markets and refectories, although most were left unfinished at the time of the revolution. Modern shopping malls such as the Unirea Shopping Centre, Bucharest Mall, Plaza Romania, and City Mall emerged on pre-existent structures of former hunger circuses.
Construction of these apartment blocks were also often randomised, for instance some small streets were demolished and later widened with the blocks being built next to them, but other neighbouring streets were left intact (like in the example of Calea Moșilor from 1978 to 1982), or built in various patterns such as the Piața Iancului-Lizeanu apartment buildings from 1962 to 1963. There is also communist architecture that was built in the early years of the system, in the late 1940s and 1950s.
On 4 March 1977, an earthquake centred in Vrancea, about away, claimed 1,500 lives and caused further damage to the historic centre. The Romanian Revolution of 1989 began with massive anti-Ceaușescu protests in Timișoara in December 1989 and continued in Bucharest, leading to the overthrow of the Communist regime.
After demolishing the houses and building the concrete basin, the plan was abandoned following the 1989 revolution.
Bucharest's radius, from University Square to the city limits in all directions, varies from . Until recently, the regions surrounding Bucharest were largely rural, but after 1989, suburbs started to be built around Bucharest, in the surrounding Ilfov County.
Works on the canal were suspended in 1989, but proposals have been made to resume construction as part of the European Strategy for the Danube Region. ==Culture== Bucharest has a growing cultural scene, in fields including the visual arts, performing arts, and nightlife.
A newer landmark of the city is the Memorial of Rebirth, a stylised marble pillar unveiled in 2005 to commemorate the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which overthrew Communism.
Buildings constructed in this era followed the Soviet Stalinist trend of Socialist Realism, and include the House of the Free Press (which was named Casa Scînteii during communism). ===Contemporary architecture=== Since the fall of Communism in 1989, several Communist-era buildings have been refurbished, modernised, and used for other purposes.
Dissatisfied with the postrevolutionary leadership of the National Salvation Front, some student leagues and opposition groups organised anti-Communist rallies in early 1990, which caused the political change. Since 2000, the city has been continuously modernised.
Confidence tricks were common in the 1990s, especially in regards to tourists, but the frequency of these incidents has since declined.
In a study published by the United Nations, Bucharest placed 19th in among 28 cities that recorded sharp declines in population from 1990 to the mid-2010s.
After relative stagnation in the 1990s, the city's strong economic growth has revitalised infrastructure and led to the development of shopping malls, residential estates, and high-rise office buildings.
Malls and large shopping centres have been built since the late 1990s, such as Băneasa Shopping City, AFI Palace Cotroceni, Mega Mall, București Mall, ParkLake Shopping Centre, Sun Plaza, Promenada Mall and longest Unirea Shopping Centre.
Romanian rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, such as Iris and Holograf, continue to be popular, particularly with the middle-aged, while since the beginning of the 1990s, the [hop music|hip hop]/rap scene has developed.
Palatul Telefoanelor ('The Telephone Palace') was the first major modernist building on Calea Victoriei in the city's centre, and the massive, unfinished communist-era Casa Radio looms over a park a block away from the Opera. English-language newspapers first became available in the early 1930s and reappeared in the 1990s.
It contains 272 authentic buildings and peasant farms from all over Romania. The Museum of the Romanian Peasant was declared the European Museum of the Year in 1996.
Dissatisfied with the postrevolutionary leadership of the National Salvation Front, some student leagues and opposition groups organised anti-Communist rallies in early 1990, which caused the political change. Since 2000, the city has been continuously modernised.
Bucharest also houses the general inspectorates of the Gendarmerie and the national police. ===Crime=== Bucharest's crime rate is rather low in comparison to other European capital cities, with the number of total offences declining by 51% between 2000 and 2004, and by 7% between 2012 and 2013.
Although violent crimes fell by 13% in 2013 compared to 2012, 19 murders (18 of which the suspects were arrested) were recorded. Although in the 2000s, a number of police crackdowns on organised crime gangs occurred, such as the Cămătaru clan, organised crime generally has little impact on public life.
An important source of growth since 2000 has been the city's rapidly expanding property and construction sector.
The Museum of the Romanian Peasant and the Village Museum organise events throughout the year, showcasing Romanian folk arts and crafts. In the 2000s, due to the growing prominence of the Chinese community in Bucharest, Chinese cultural events took place.
In the 2000s, historic buildings in the city centre underwent restoration.
This process was accelerated after 2000, when the city underwent a property boom, and many Communist-era buildings in the city centre became prime real estate due to their location.
Many Communist-era apartment blocks have also been refurbished to improve urban appearance. The newest contribution to Bucharest's architecture took place after the fall of Communism, particularly after 2000, when the city went through a period of urban renewaland architectural revitalizationon the back of Romania's economic growth.
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Another study estimates Bucharest to become Europe's richest city by 2050. According to the 2011 census, 1,883,425 inhabitants live within the city limits, a decrease from the 2002 census.
In particular, the population fell by 3.77%. The city's population, according to the 2002 census, was 1,926,334 inhabitants, or 8.9% of the total population of Romania.
Bucharest's jazz profile has especially risen since 2002, with the presence of two venues, Green Hours and Art Jazz, as well as an American presence alongside established Romanians. With no central nightlife strip, entertainment venues are dispersed throughout the city, with clusters in Lipscani and Regie. ===Cultural events and festivals=== A number of cultural festivals are held in Bucharest throughout the year, but most festivals take place in June, July, and August.
From 2004 onwards, each sector city hall also has under its administration a community police force (Poliția Comunitară), dealing with local community issues.
Bucharest also houses the general inspectorates of the Gendarmerie and the national police. ===Crime=== Bucharest's crime rate is rather low in comparison to other European capital cities, with the number of total offences declining by 51% between 2000 and 2004, and by 7% between 2012 and 2013.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC), situated in a wing of the Palace of the Parliament, was opened in 2004 and contains Romanian and international contemporary art.
Romania's largest stock exchange, the Bucharest Stock Exchange, which was merged in December 2005 with the Bucharest-based electronic stock exchange Rasdaq, plays a major role in the city's economy. International supermarket chains such as Kaufland, Lidl, Metro, Selgros, Penny Market, Carrefour, Auchan, Cora, Profi, and Mega Image are all operating in Bucharest.
A newer landmark of the city is the Memorial of Rebirth, a stylised marble pillar unveiled in 2005 to commemorate the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which overthrew Communism.
In 2005, the Lipscani area was restored. To execute a massive redevelopment project during the rule of Nicolae Ceausescu, the government conducted extensive demolition of churches and many other historic structures in Romania.
Revista Secolul XX 4/6 (1997): 11–40 Ernie Schoffham, Luminița MacHedon, Șerban Cantacuzino, Romanian Modernism: The Architecture of Bucharest, 1920–1940 Romania: Arts & Architecture, Romanian Tourist Office Tatiana Murzin, Romanian Education, 2005 Romanian Education Portal, Site for the Ministry of Education containing lists of all educational establishments. Bucharest, the small Paris of the East, on the Museums from Romania web site. Bucica, Cristina.
The violent crime rate in Bucharest remains very low, with 11 murders and 983 other violent offences taking place in 2007.
The abstract monument sparked controversy when it was unveiled, being dubbed with names such as 'the olive on the toothpick' (măslina-n scobitoare), as many argued that it does not fit in its surroundings and believed that its choice was political. The Romanian Athenaeum building is considered a symbol of Romanian culture and since 2007 has been on the list of the Label of European Heritage sites.
It can be used for boxing, kickboxing, handball and tennis. Starting in 2007, Bucharest has hosted annual races along a temporary urban track surrounding the Palace of the Parliament, called Bucharest Ring.
The competition is called the Bucharest City Challenge, and has hosted FIA GT, FIA GT3, British F3, and Logan Cup races in 2007 and 2008.
A comprehensive effort on behalf of the City Hall to boost road infrastructure was made, and according to the general development plan, 2,000 roads have been repaired by 2008.
The competition is called the Bucharest City Challenge, and has hosted FIA GT, FIA GT3, British F3, and Logan Cup races in 2007 and 2008.
Compared to it, Vienna occupied number one worldwide in 2011 and 2009.
The 2009 and 2010 edition have not been held in Bucharest due to a lawsuit.
Since 2009, Bucharest has the largest Ferrari Shop in Eastern Europe and the 2nd largest in Europe after Milan shop. Every year, Bucharest hosts the Bucharest Open international tennis tournament, which is included in the WTA Tour.
Further urban consolidation is expected to take place in the late 2010s, when the 'Bucharest Metropolitan Area' plan will become operational, incorporating additional communes and cities from the Ilfov and other neighbouring counties. ==Climate== Bucharest has a [subtropical climate] (Köppen: Cfa, by the -3 °C isotherm), or a [continental climate] (Dfa/Dfb by the 0 °C isotherm), with warm to hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
Warsaw ranked 84th, Istanbul 112th, and neighbours Sofia 114th and Belgrade 136th (in the 2010 rankings). Mercer Human Resource Consulting issues yearly a global ranking of the world's most livable cities based on 39 key quality-of-life issues.
The huge number of cars registered in the city forced the Romanian Auto Registry to switch to 3-digit numbers on registration plates in 2010. On 17 June 2011, the Basarab Overpass was inaugurated and opened to traffic, thus completing the inner city traffic ring.
The 2009 and 2010 edition have not been held in Bucharest due to a lawsuit.
Another study estimates Bucharest to become Europe's richest city by 2050. According to the 2011 census, 1,883,425 inhabitants live within the city limits, a decrease from the 2002 census.
Compared to it, Vienna occupied number one worldwide in 2011 and 2009.
The huge number of cars registered in the city forced the Romanian Auto Registry to switch to 3-digit numbers on registration plates in 2010. On 17 June 2011, the Basarab Overpass was inaugurated and opened to traffic, thus completing the inner city traffic ring.
The city is home to the intellectual journal Dilema veche and the satire magazine Academia Cațavencu. ==Healthcare== One of the most modern hospitals in the capital is Colțea that has been re-equipped after a 90-million-euro investment in 2011.
Bucharest GP won the lawsuit that it initiated and will host city races around the Parliament starting 2011 with the Auto GP.
Bucharest also houses the general inspectorates of the Gendarmerie and the national police. ===Crime=== Bucharest's crime rate is rather low in comparison to other European capital cities, with the number of total offences declining by 51% between 2000 and 2004, and by 7% between 2012 and 2013.
Although violent crimes fell by 13% in 2013 compared to 2012, 19 murders (18 of which the suspects were arrested) were recorded. Although in the 2000s, a number of police crackdowns on organised crime gangs occurred, such as the Cămătaru clan, organised crime generally has little impact on public life.
However, in general, theft was reduced by 13.6% in 2013 compared to 2012.
Bucharest also houses the general inspectorates of the Gendarmerie and the national police. ===Crime=== Bucharest's crime rate is rather low in comparison to other European capital cities, with the number of total offences declining by 51% between 2000 and 2004, and by 7% between 2012 and 2013.
Although violent crimes fell by 13% in 2013 compared to 2012, 19 murders (18 of which the suspects were arrested) were recorded. Although in the 2000s, a number of police crackdowns on organised crime gangs occurred, such as the Cămătaru clan, organised crime generally has little impact on public life.
However, in general, theft was reduced by 13.6% in 2013 compared to 2012.
In January 2013, Bucharest had an unemployment rate of 2.1%, significantly lower than the national unemployment rate of 5.8%. Bucharest's economy is centred on industry and services, with services particularly growing in importance in the last 10 years.
In 2013, the number of cars registered in Bucharest amounted to 1,125,591.
In 2013, the Bucharest skyline enriched with a 137-m-high office building (SkyTower of Floreasca City Centre), the tallest building in Romania.
Orthodox believers consider Demetrius Basarabov to be the patron saint of the city. The city is a centre for other Christian organizations in Romania, including the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bucharest, established in 1883, and the Romanian Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Saint Basil the Great, founded in 2014. Bucharest also hosts 6 synagogues, including the Choral Temple of Bucharest, the Great Synagogue of Bucharest and the Holy Union Temple.
Residential and commercial developments are underway, particularly in the northern districts; Bucharest's old historic centre is being restored. In 2015, Bucharest experienced drama, 64 people were killed in the Colectiv nightclub fire.
The life expectancy of residents of Bucharest in 2015 was 77.8 years old, which is 2.4 years above the national average. ==Economy== Bucharest is the centre of the Romanian economy and industry, accounting for around 24% (2017) of the country's GDP and about one-quarter of its industrial production, while being inhabited by 9% of the country's population.
Since 2019, Bucharest hosts the largest high tech summit in Southeast Europe (Romania Blockchain Summit). In 2016, the historical city centre was listed as 'endangered' by the World Monuments Watch.
In May 2016, the lake was declared a national park, the Văcărești Nature Park.
In 2017, Bucharest was the European city with the highest growth of tourists who stay over night, according to the Mastercard Global Index of Urban Destinations.
Later the Romanian capital saw the 2017–2019 Romanian protests against the judicial reforms.
The living standard in the Bucharest-Ilfov region was 145% of the EU average in 2017, according to GDP per capita at the purchasing power parity standard (adjusted to the national price level). Bucharest area surpassed, on comparable terms, European metropolitan areas such as Budapest (139%), Madrid (125%), Berlin (118%), Rome (110%), Lisbon (102%), or Sofia (79%), and more than twice the Romanian average.
It is the busiest airport in Romania, in terms of passenger traffic: 12,807,032 in 2017. Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (IATA: BBU, ICAO: LRBS) is Bucharest's business and VIP airport.
As for the past two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, Bucharest ranked as the European destination with the highest potential for development according to the same study.
Since 2019, Bucharest hosts the largest high tech summit in Southeast Europe (Romania Blockchain Summit). In 2016, the historical city centre was listed as 'endangered' by the World Monuments Watch.
As for the past two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, Bucharest ranked as the European destination with the highest potential for development according to the same study.
Bucharest has over 20 malls as of 2019. The corporations Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, or IBM are all present in the Romanian capital.
Since 29 October 2020 onwards, the general mayor of Bucharest is Nicușor Dan, currently an independent politician previously backed by the PNL-USR-PLUS centre-right alliance at the 2020 Romanian local elections.
The prefect of Bucharest (as of 2021) is Alin-Bogdan Stoica. ==== City general council ==== The city's general council has the following political composition, based on the results of the 2020 local elections: ===Justice system=== Bucharest's judicial system is similar to that of the Romanian counties.
Private universities, however, have a mixed reputation due to irregularities. In the 2020 QS World University Rankings, from Bucharest, only the University of Bucharest was included in the top universities of the world.
Rugby games are held in different locations, but the most modern stadium is Arcul de Triumf Stadium, which is also home to the Romanian national rugby team. Bucharest was elected to host 4 matches from the UEFA Euro 2020 championship at the Arena Națională or Bucharest National Arena.
The prefect of Bucharest (as of 2021) is Alin-Bogdan Stoica. ==== City general council ==== The city's general council has the following political composition, based on the results of the 2020 local elections: ===Justice system=== Bucharest's judicial system is similar to that of the Romanian counties.
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