Description of the attraction
The Mogosoaya Palace is one of the first examples of the Brankovian architectural style. The Wallachian ruler Constantin Brancovianu became not only the actual founder of Romania, but also the creator of a unique style. Formed under the influence of the architecture of Northern Italy and the Ottoman Empire, the style was distinguished by an abundance of carved architectural decorations, decorative paintings, verandas, loggias, etc.
The Mogosoaya palace and park ensemble was built in 1689-1702, 16 km from Bucharest. It has become an ideal summer residence for a crowned family - on the shore of the lake, surrounded by centuries-old oak trees.
In 1714, after the execution of Constantine by Sultan Ahmed III, the palace was confiscated by the Turks, who turned it into a hotel. With the arrival of Russian troops in 1853, it was used as an armory. Much damaged during the Russian-Turkish war, Mogosoaya was restored in 1860-1880. The new owners, the princes of Bibescu, recreated rich decorations, delicate balconies and balustrades, carved wood columns - everything that embodied a harmonious combination of Western and Eastern architectural styles. The descendants of the princes, the famous aristocratic Bibescu family, owned Mogosoaya until the end of World War II. Many celebrities visited the palace with them, including the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
In the 20th century, the palace and park ensemble was rebuilt a lot, but nevertheless the old part survived, which leaves Mogosoai the status of one of the main monuments of the national style.
In 1945, the palace became state property, in 1957 - the Museum of Brankovets Art, in the collection of which there are antique furniture and household items of the 17th - 19th centuries, icons, paintings, historical documents.
