Capitoline Wolf in Bucharest, Bronze monument in Old Town, Romania.
The bronze sculpture stands 0.75 meters tall on Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard, depicting a she-wolf nursing the twin brothers Romulus and Remus.
Rome municipality presented this monument to Bucharest in 1906 to commemorate King Carol I's 40-year reign and 1800 years since Roman conquest of Dacia.
The sculpture represents a strong connection between Romanian and Italian heritage, featuring the mythological founding story of ancient Rome through its bronze craftsmanship.
Located in the central part of Bucharest's Old Town, the monument stands near numerous restaurants, shops, and historical buildings along Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard.
Throughout its history, the monument changed locations multiple times across Bucharest, including stays at Carol I Park, Saint George Square, and Romana Square.
Location: Bucharest
Location: Bucharest Old Town
Location: Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard
Location: Lipscani
Height: 0.75 m
Made from material: bronze, granite
Address: Piața Roma f.n. sector 2, municipiul București
GPS coordinates: 44.44720,26.09623
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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