Palacio CEC

The CEC Palace, or Palatul CEC, is one of Bucharest’s most elegant and iconic buildings, standing proudly on Calea Victoriei since its completion in 1900. Designed by French architect Paul Gottereau, the building served as the headquarters of the Caisse d'Épargne (Savings Bank) of Romania, and today still houses the CEC Bank.

The palace is a masterpiece of eclectic architecture, combining Beaux-Arts style with a majestic glass and metal dome, richly decorated facades, and monumental columns. Its refined symmetry and attention to detail reflect the confidence and optimism of Romania’s early modern era.

Beyond its architectural beauty, the CEC Palace tells the story of a nation’s economic development and modernization — a physical symbol of trust, ambition, and civic identity in a rapidly changing world.

In this activity, students will model the CEC Palace and explore how public buildings can express values like stability, progress, and elegance through architecture.

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Choose how you want to explore each monument!Use the icons below to access resources on different platforms:

• 🗺️ Genially – Visit the interactive map with all the monuments

• 🎨 Canva – Access the classroom materials and printable activities

• ▶️ YouTube – Watch the tutorial video to learn more about the monument

• 🧱 Tinkercad – Explore, copy, or customize the 3D model of the structure

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