Another article  about the extravagant mansions In Romania, adorned with dollar symbols and Asian temple-like roofs are prevalent, yet many remain half-empty and poorly maintained, with owners living in cramped conditions.

The accumulation of wealth for these ostentatious buildings began after the fall of communism in the 1990s, primarily from scrap metal collection and the return of confiscated family gold.

Despite the lavish architecture, a significant portion of the Roma population lives in poverty, and the high maintenance costs of these mansions lead many owners to abandon them or leave for better opportunities elsewhere.

• Ромското село, в което всяка къща е за милиони. In: Standard. 30.10.2026.https://www.standartnews.com/svyat/romskoto-selo-v-koeto-vsyaka-kashta-e-za-milioni-651734.html