Centrul Civic, Bucharest

Name: Centrul Civic
Address: Bucharest, Romania

#136 among attractions in Bucharest

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Centrul Civic is a district in central Bucharest, Romania, which was completely rebuilt in the 1980s as part of the scheme of systematization under the dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, which included the construction of new civic centres in the Romanian cities. Bucharest Civic Centre was planned to become the new political-administrative center of Communist Romania. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°25'34"N, 26°6'28"E

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Sector 3 (Vitan)Bucharest Romania

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Centrul Civic – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unirea Shopping Center, Curtea Veche, Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Stavropoleos Monastery.

~1130 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Unirea Shopping Center, Bucharest
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Unirea Shopping Center stands as a modern beacon of consumer culture in Romania's vibrant capital. This bustling shopping hub, which opened its doors to an eager public in 1976, has since undergone significant renovations to keep pace...
0.5 miNW
15th-century princely home, now a museum
Curtea Veche, Bucharest
12 min walk • Curtea Veche, nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This ancient princely court, now a museum, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Romania's past and is a pivotal attraction for those seeking...
0.5 miW
Church, Historical place
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Bucharest
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Romania's vibrant capital, the Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Located on Dealul Mitropoliei, this imposing church is not only a place of worship but also...
0.6 miNW
Orthodox monastery founded in 1724
Stavropoleos Monastery, Bucharest
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, the Stavropoleos Monastery stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of the city. This Orthodox monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is renowned for its intricate...
~1590 ftNW
Square, Fountain
Piața Unirii, Bucharest
8 min walk • Piața Unirii is one of the largest squares in central Bucharest, Romania, located in the center of the city where Sectors 1, 2, 3, and 4 meet. Part of the Civic Centre, it is bisected by Unirii Boulevard, originally built during the Communist era as the Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism, and renamed after the Romanian Revolution.
0.5 miNW
Grand riverfront Neo-Renaissance palace
Palace of Justice, Bucharest
13 min walk • The Palace of Justice, located in Bucharest, Romania, was designed by the architects Albert Ballu and Ion Mincu and built between 1890 and 1895. The foundation stone was laid by King Carol I of Romania on October 7, 1890.
0.5 miW
Palace
Palace of the Patriarchate, Bucharest
13 min walk • The Palace of the Chamber of Deputies is a building in Bucharest, Romania located on the plateau of Dealul Mitropoliei.
0.5 miW
Museum, Nature, Hill
Dealul Mitropoliei, Bucharest
13 min walk • Dealul Mitropoliei, also called Dealul Patriarhiei, is a small hill in Bucharest, Romania and an important historic, cultural, architectural, religious and touristic point in the national capital.
~730 ftS
Monastery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Radu Vodă Monastery, Bucharest
4 min walk • Radu Vodă Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Bucharest, Romania.
~1380 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Spyridon the New Church, Bucharest
7 min walk • The Saint Spyridon the New Church is a Romanian Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania on Calea Șerban Vodă, no. 29. Originally built with gothic influences in 1852–1858, it was strongly modified by Patriarch Justinian.
~1960 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Manuc's Inn, Bucharest
10 min walk • Manuc's Inn is the oldest operating hotel building in Bucharest, Romania. It also houses a popular restaurant, several bars, a coffee-house, and several stores and an extensive bar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centrul Civic?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Romania, Bucharest (3 min walk), Radu Vodă Monastery, Bucharest (4 min walk), Jewish Museum, Bucharest (5 min walk), Great Synagogue, Bucharest (7 min walk).

How to get to Centrul Civic by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centrul Civic:

Bus

Bulevardul I.C. Brătianu • Lines: 104, 116, 117, 123, 313, 385 (4 min walk)
Biblioteca Națională a României • Lines: 104, 123, 385 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Unirii • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (6 min walk)
Bulevardul Mărășești • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (12 min walk)

Metro

Piața Unirii 2 • Lines: M2 (6 min walk)
Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (8 min walk)

Tram

Pasaj Mărășești • Lines: 23, 27 (7 min walk)
Piața Sfânta Vineri • Lines: 14, 40, 55 (7 min walk)