Crețulescu Palace, Gothic Revival palace near Cișmigiu Gardens, Bucharest, Romania
The Crețulescu Palace features pointed arches, intricate stonework details, and grand proportions along Știrbei Vodă Street in central Bucharest.
Romanian architect Petre Antonescu designed this palace between 1902 and 1904 for Elena Kretzulescu, daughter of Constantin Kretzulescu and Maria Filipescu.
The palace served as UNESCO's European Centre for Higher Education headquarters from 1972 to 2011, contributing to international academic collaboration.
The palace stands at number 39 Știrbei Vodă Street in Sector 1, with coordinates 44.439558 latitude and 26.088589 longitude.
During Elena Kretzulescu's residence in Paris, Barbu Bellu maintained the palace, preserving its architectural features and social status.
Location: Bucharest
Architects: Petre Antonescu
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 44.43956,26.08859
Latest update: May 20, 2025 08:55
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