Bazilescu Summer Theatre
Nestled within the serene landscape of Bazilescu Park, the summer theatre stands as a silent witness to the grandiose ambitions and subsequent neglect of Bucharest’s cultural heritage. Designed by architect Paul Emil Miclescu, father of architect Sandu Miclescu, and erected in 1953 for the World Festival of Youth and Students, this imposing structure epitomizes the architectural ideals of socialist realism, a style that sought to convey the strength and magnificence of the totalitarian regime through the lens of classical aesthetics. The theatre was conceived as part of a broader urban vision, complementing the network of public amenities constructed along Bucureștii Noi Boulevard during the same period. … Continue readingBazilescu Summer Theatre