A national autonomous body founded in 1867, the Romanian Academy acquired its name in 1879, when it replaced the Romanian Academic Society. The Academy is RomaniaÆs highest scientific and cultural forum, drawing together top personalities in the world of sciences and humanities. In 1898, the Romanian Academy began to function in the large Neo-Classic building on Victoria Road that it has occupied to this day. The building was extended on 1937.
Since its inauguration, the main task set for the Romanian Academy has been the elaboration of a grammar and a dictionary of the Romanian language. Also, the Academy was given the mission to develop and coordinate fundamental scientific research in a variety of fields. Today, the Romanian Academy has 14 sections and 173 members.
The library of the Romanian Academy is one of the richest libraries in the capital.
