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June 8, 2011

U is for University

This is Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. Established in 1857, it is today the largest state-run health services university with nearly 3000 employees, 1600 teachers and 4800 students. Penicillin was first isolated in the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1921.

PS. I stand corrected! This building is the Central University Library of Bucharest founded in 1895.

In front of the building is the equestrian statue of King Carol I, proclaimed King of Romania on 26 March 1881. He is not to be confused with Carol Davila, the French expatriate physician who founded the university.

 Bucharest, 2011

U is the letter of the week at ABC Wedbesday, and this next image is offered for the folks at Sepia Scenes.


31 comments:

  1. Ms. BeckyJune 8, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    ooh, I like that sepia Francisca. you photograph the most amazing examples of architecture.

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  2. Kay L. DaviesJune 8, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Very interesting, Francisca. A beautiful old university.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. Sylvia KJune 8, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Marvelous, interesting post for the U Day, Francisca! Love the sepia capture and all of your shots are terrific. Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  4. fredamansJune 8, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    What a beautiful place!

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/06/abc-wednesday-u-is-for-up.html

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  5. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Nice shots, Francisca! Love the sepia, especially.

    Thanks for you intelligent and thoughtful comment on my homelessness post. I appreciate your visits.

    Best,
    Gina

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  6. Roger Owen GreenJune 8, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    a charming university it is
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  7. VioletSkyJune 8, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Such a university looks very inspiring.

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  8. WandaJune 8, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    What a beautiful University. That last picture really is stunning.

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  9. photowannabeJune 8, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love the way you share your travels around the world. Fascinating photos and the University is quite lovely.

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  10. Anita JohnsonJune 8, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a beautiful building...such detail. And I love the fruit in the trunk form your previous post...so fun!

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  11. RajeshJune 8, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful shots of the University campus.

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  12. Leslie:June 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful - I really like the architecture...very different from my university, of which I write this week.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  13. DinaJune 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Building, statue, and facts -- all very impressive.

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  14. cieldequimperJune 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Interesting, I thought penicillin was 'older' than that. Everybody seems to claim having isolated it...
    This is so much better than modern universities!

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  15. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Francisca,
    Great buildings. I think the sepia works very well too.

    Re your comment:
    Haha, yes! I don't like getting "massaged"! I agree re the A/C units... but maybe a monotone pic might be OK.

    Ev

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  16. GattinaJune 8, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What a beautiful building !
    Gattina
    ABC team

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  17. jooJune 8, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Elegant building:)

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  18. anemonenJune 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Very interesting post.

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  19. UnknownJune 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Great building! I love the way you made it in sepia... Well done!

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  20. B i r g i t t aJune 8, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    A perfect word for U, Francisca!
    I love the shade in the sepia photo!
    Have a great day!

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  21. KaoriJune 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Really really great photos, Francisca! King Carol I looks very dignified on that horse! I think the university may want these to make into postcards :D

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  22. nonizamboniJune 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    You found a perfect choice for U, out of which came so many benefits for humanity.
    Nice photos!

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  23. jabblogJune 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    That is a grand and impressive building, Francisca. Who could fail to learn and work in such lovely surroundings.

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  24. EG CameraGirlJune 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    The building is handsome and I love the statue out front!

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  25. AngiJune 9, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    very beautiful place and shots!

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  26. MaryhocamJune 9, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Beautiful building. I wonder is it any easier to study in beautiful surroundings?

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  27. Pat TillettJune 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks for the photo-tour! Very interesting and great photos. Lots of history there...

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  28. LindaJune 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    A beautiful sepia shot!!

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  29. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Gorgeous building and great compositions!

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  30. MiehsSeptember 30, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Actually, the building is the Central University Library of Bucharest (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_University_Library_of_Bucharest). The building of the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in bucharest is: (see http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatul_Facult%C4%83%C8%9Bii_de_Medicin%C4%83_din_Bucure%C8%99ti), with the monument of Carol Davila in front.

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  31. FranciscaSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Oooops! Thank you for the correction, Miehls! Much appreciated.

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