University Palace, Bucharest, Educational palace in central Bucharest, Romania.
The University Palace features neoclassical architecture with six floors, decorated stone sculptures, and ornate ceilings throughout its grand halls.
Construction started in 1857 on the former St. Sava Monastery site, with architect Alexandru Orascu completing the main building in December 1869.
The palace houses numerous academic departments, including Geography, Mathematics, and Foreign Languages, serving over 32,000 students from diverse backgrounds.
Located in University Square, the palace offers guided tours for visitors interested in exploring the architectural elements and educational heritage.
Archaeological excavations in the inner courtyard revealed remains of the historical St. Sava Royal Academy, dating back to Romanian medieval education.
Location: Bucharest
Address: Bd. Elisabeta 4-14 sector 1, municipiul București
GPS coordinates: 44.43554,26.10148
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:53
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