Standing as a proud symbol of culture in the heart of Bucharest, the Romanian Athenaeum is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture inaugurated in 1888. Designed by French architect Albert Galleron, the Athenaeum is defined by its majestic dome and intricate columns. Renowned as an important attraction in Bucharest for its exceptional design and acoustics, the Romanian Athenaeum is also home to the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra.