Cantacuzino Palace in Iași

Cantacuzino Palace is a neoclassical residence on Bulevardul Carol I featuring stone walls, plastered brick facades, and classical architectural elements throughout its spacious rooms and corridors. The building displays characteristic neoclassical proportions and decorative details typical of its construction period.

The palace was built in 1840 for Chancellor Dumitrache Cantacuzino Pascanu and later served as Queen Mary's residence during World War I from 1916 to 1918. This period marked an important role in the region's history as a royal residence.

The building became a Children's Palace in 1966 and now serves the local youth through educational programs and activities. It represents a shift from private aristocratic use to public cultural and educational purposes for families in the region.

The palace is located on Bulevardul Carol I and welcomes visitors interested in exploring its neoclassical architecture. When planning a visit, check the opening hours and allow time to walk through the various rooms and corridors.

An event in 1855 at the palace involving a servant's actions helped accelerate the abolition of nobility-held slavery in Romania. This moment of domestic conflict had unexpected consequences for national legal reform.