Palace of the Patriarchate, Religious edifice on Mitropoliei Hill, Bucharest, Romania.
The Palace of the Patriarchate stretches 80 meters in length, featuring six Ionic columns and a raised cupola topped with an eagle.
The building, completed in 1907 by architect Dimitrie Maimarolu, initially served as the Palace of the Chamber of Deputies until 1997.
The structure represents the intersection of religious and political power, with its location near the Patriarchal Cathedral indicating Romanian Orthodox influence.
The palace functions as the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Church, with restricted access requiring prior authorization for visitors.
A commemorative plaque marks the spot where Alexandru Ion Cuza's election as prince of Wallachia occurred in 1859.
Location: Bucharest
Inception: 1907
Architects: Dimitrie Maimarolu
GPS coordinates: 44.42406,26.09789
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:25
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