St. Nicholas Built-in-a-Day Church

St. Nicholas Built-in-a-Day Church is an Orthodox place of worship on Academiei Street in Bucharest, constructed from brick with a rectangular floor plan. The building underwent major restoration in 2012 that addressed structural issues and refreshed its interior decorations and religious artwork.

The original wooden structure from the early 17th century was replaced in 1702 when Princess Marica, wife of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu, commissioned the brick building that stands today. This reconstruction followed the architectural preferences of that era.

The church served the Albanian Orthodox community from 1911 to 1947, who made it an important religious and social center during that period. Their presence shaped the worship practices and daily rhythm of the parish.

The church is easily reached by public transport and located in a central area of Bucharest. Since it functions as an active place of worship, visitors should be respectful of prayer times and ongoing religious services.

The church's name comes from a traditional story claiming the original wooden structure was built in a single day to win a construction wager. This folk tale has remained part of the building's identity for centuries.

Location: Bucharest

Address: Str. Academiei 22 sector 1, municipiul București

GPS coordinates: 44.43689,26.09923

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09