The Constanța Casino, known as Cazinoul din Constanța in Romanian, is a former casino located in Constanța, Romania. Recognized as a historic monument by the Romanian Ministry of Culture and National Patrimony, the casino is situated on the seafront of Constanța along the Black Sea, in the historic Peninsulă District. The casino has seen several iterations, with the first structure, made of wood, being constructed in 1880. The current building, considered a symbol of Constanța, was built in the Art Nouveau style based on the designs of Daniel Renard. It was inaugurated in August 1910. Throughout its history, the casino operated as a gambling venue for 38 years, although its operations were interrupted by the two World Wars. It suffered damage during World War I, being attacked and bombed by Bulgarian and German troops, and was further ravaged in World War II. At one point, it served as a makeshift wartime hospital. In 1948, the building was converted into a community center, and later, in 1960, it was transformed into a restaurant. The last major renovations took place between 1986 and 1988. However, the casino has remained closed since 1990 due to high operational costs. Efforts have been made to rehabilitate the building, including attempts by Constanța City Hall in 2006. In 2007, it was leased to an Israeli company, but the building suffered further damage during their tenure. In 2018, the casino was listed as one of the 7 most endangered sites in Europe. The edifice was transferred to the administration of the National Investment Company in 2014, with plans for rehabilitation work. However, the project faced setbacks due to disqualification of participating companies and subsequent litigation. In January 2020, restoration work finally began after the Ministry of Development issued the order to proceed. The investment for the restoration is estimated to take 30 months, with completion expected in 2024. The casino has been the subject of long-standing efforts to preserve and restore its historical significance.
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