Colțea Church, Bucharest, Orthodox church in University Square, Bucharest, Romania.
The stone building features a rectangular layout with intricate carvings on the exterior walls and a bell tower facing Sutu Palace.
Founded in 1698 by Sword Bearer Mihail Cantacuzino, the church remained a center of prayer throughout wars and political changes in Romania.
The interior walls display religious paintings combining Byzantine patterns with architectural elements from the Brancovan period of Romanian art.
The church maintains regular religious services every day from 7 AM to 8 PM, with guided tours available upon request at the entrance.
Visitors can observe holy relics of Saint Catherine of Sinai preserved within a special chamber inside the church structure.
Location: Bucharest
Address: Bd. Brătianu I. C. 1 sector 3, municipiul București
GPS coordinates: 44.43466,26.10256
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:31
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