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Cantacuzino palace from Bucharest – built in 1900-1902.
The palace belonged to Cantacuzino family; in 1956, it became the George Enescu museum, dedicated to the Romanian composer who had lived in the palace with his wife Maria Cantacuzino. Enescu was forced to leave Romania after the post-war communist takeover.
George Enescu is considered the greatest Romanian composer – read more in Personalities section.
Official website – www.georgeenescu.ro