Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, possibly the heaviest building in the world (Kevin Brown)
Thanks to Kevin Brown for sending in this ethereal photo of the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, is the heaviest building in the world at 4.1 million tons! The building has a complicated history. It was built during the dictator, Nicolae Ceaușescu’s, regime from the rubble of demolished buildings. This demolition displaced over 57,000 families. During that time, the building was a statement of communism, totalitarianism and socialism; now, it is an emblem of democracy and houses the Romanian Parliament.
The building features other oddities, including underground tunnels and a bunker, plus it can be seen from the moon. Additionally, it sinks .24 inches each year. It’s no surprise that it is also believed to be haunted by ghosts who wander the extravagant corridors whistling and setting off security systems.
Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, possibly the heaviest building in the world (Kevin Brown)
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