I Traveled To Romania To Photograph This Stunning Abandoned Casino
This was once the most glorious building of Romania but since 1990 it’s been abandoned and slowly but surely falling into disrepair. The building is listed as a historic monument by the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs of Romania.
Usually I do not share location specific details about the places I visit. This landmark is such a well known historical place that I feel safe to do so. Next to that it is also guarded 24/7. Entering without legal permission is impossible.
The casino is built in Constanța (formerly known as Tomis), Romania. It is located at the coast of the Black Sea and is the largest city of the region. The city itself has nearly 300.000 citizens and attracts a lot of tourists in summer because of the large beaches and the fact that it’s one of the warmest cities in the country. The casino used to be the eye catcher (of the port) of the city, which is the largest port of the Black Sea coast and also one of the largest ports of Europe. The pedestrian area around the casino is a popular destination for couples and families because of it’s romantic and friendly atmosphere. A similar building has been constructed in Monte Carlo, Monaco, because of competition.
The iconic building survived two World Wars. During the 1914 visit of the Russian Imperial Family, the casino was host to a royal gala. Despite diplomatic negotiations, Grand Duchess Olga refused the proposed marriage to Prince Carol of Romania and the Russians sailed away. Olga was later killed by the Russians along with the rest of her family. During the second World War the building was used as a hospital. Under the post-war communist regime it even operated as a restaurant. Maintaining the structure quickly became too expensive and in 1990 the building was closed. It has been closed ever since.
More info: romanrobroek.nl
Stunning abandoned casino of Constanta
View to the main entrance from the staircase
View from the top of the stairs
The massive ballroom-theater
The massive ballroom, theater from the other side
Dressing rooms behind the curtain of the theatre
View at the black sea
Pink colored room completely in decay
Standing on top of the balcony of the casino
Staircase from the side
This had to be an amazing place to sit
Roof of the bar. I love the details
The bar. This room is on the left when you stand in front of the casino
Hallway outside and in front of the casino
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Share on FacebookIt's a pity that's empty, it looks like a very beautiful building on an even more amazing location! And beautiful photographs! Nice Work!
Wow! That must have been an amazing casino in its day! It should be sold and refurbished.
Well..before December 1989 all the public properties/institutions were state properties. The Casino has never been sold so it means that it's still at the Government's will if it is or ever gonna be restored.
Load More Replies...its not abandoned from 1990...was a casino till 2000 after that was a club(Amnesia club ) and the powerful sound system of the club f****d the infrastructure of the building. from 2001 its abandoned,i know that because i live there...pretty close to it actually :)
Thanks for sharing! I researched the history on the internet and used several sources. Would you have a source where I can find this?
Load More Replies...15 Years ago we could drink soda and play biliards there. Only for a short time in summer were tables outside. It represents the Constanta city.
Very amazing! Im glad that some people can get out and take pictures of these places. Maybe someone can bring that history back to life!
Thanks for reading, I'm glad you like it!
Load More Replies...Please see this hotel built as pair with this Casino. http://palace-constanta.blogspot.ro/
Mr. ROBROEK, look at this hotel. It was built pair with the Casino. http://palace-constanta.blogspot.ro/
What a lovely building! So how did you get in? Did you ask for permission before you went to Romania? Anyhow, great pics! I love the soft light.
Beautiful photography ! It's still a beautiful building even though it's abandoned
Lovely photos! It's so nice seeing a piece of home when you're away. Thanks for sharing :))
It was opened in 1910. Hope that helps.
Load More Replies...for the obviously "casual photographer". saying the casino was "the most glorious building" in Romania only shows you don't know much about a country with 20 million inhabitants. The casino was definitely nice, but it's only a nice building in a country full of glorious buildings. congrats for taking a holiday on the Romanian seaside, paying someone to see the casino and taking the same pictures hundreds took before you. hope you liked the beer!
SD, take a look at yourself in the mirror :)
Load More Replies...I wonder why no one salvages all the beautiful chandeliers and wood?
It's amazing and beautifully photographed I'm in love with the architecture of old buildings and this one is particularly beautiful.
Thanks so much! It was amazing to walk around in this building.
Load More Replies...It used to be great, yes, but the government refuses to redo it at its former glory...
well its government property....most of this things here in Romania is government property...
It's a pity that's empty, it looks like a very beautiful building on an even more amazing location! And beautiful photographs! Nice Work!
Wow! That must have been an amazing casino in its day! It should be sold and refurbished.
Well..before December 1989 all the public properties/institutions were state properties. The Casino has never been sold so it means that it's still at the Government's will if it is or ever gonna be restored.
Load More Replies...its not abandoned from 1990...was a casino till 2000 after that was a club(Amnesia club ) and the powerful sound system of the club f****d the infrastructure of the building. from 2001 its abandoned,i know that because i live there...pretty close to it actually :)
Thanks for sharing! I researched the history on the internet and used several sources. Would you have a source where I can find this?
Load More Replies...15 Years ago we could drink soda and play biliards there. Only for a short time in summer were tables outside. It represents the Constanta city.
Very amazing! Im glad that some people can get out and take pictures of these places. Maybe someone can bring that history back to life!
Thanks for reading, I'm glad you like it!
Load More Replies...Please see this hotel built as pair with this Casino. http://palace-constanta.blogspot.ro/
Mr. ROBROEK, look at this hotel. It was built pair with the Casino. http://palace-constanta.blogspot.ro/
What a lovely building! So how did you get in? Did you ask for permission before you went to Romania? Anyhow, great pics! I love the soft light.
Beautiful photography ! It's still a beautiful building even though it's abandoned
Lovely photos! It's so nice seeing a piece of home when you're away. Thanks for sharing :))
It was opened in 1910. Hope that helps.
Load More Replies...for the obviously "casual photographer". saying the casino was "the most glorious building" in Romania only shows you don't know much about a country with 20 million inhabitants. The casino was definitely nice, but it's only a nice building in a country full of glorious buildings. congrats for taking a holiday on the Romanian seaside, paying someone to see the casino and taking the same pictures hundreds took before you. hope you liked the beer!
SD, take a look at yourself in the mirror :)
Load More Replies...I wonder why no one salvages all the beautiful chandeliers and wood?
It's amazing and beautifully photographed I'm in love with the architecture of old buildings and this one is particularly beautiful.
Thanks so much! It was amazing to walk around in this building.
Load More Replies...It used to be great, yes, but the government refuses to redo it at its former glory...
well its government property....most of this things here in Romania is government property...
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