Victory Square, Bucharest

Name: Victory Square
Address: Bucharest, Romania

#143 among attractions in Bucharest

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Victory Square is a major intersection in central Bucharest, where Calea Victoriei, Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard, Iancu de Hunedoara Boulevard, Kiseleff Boulevard, Ion Mihalache Boulevard and Nicolae Titulescu Boulevard cross. It is known for its proximity to major office towers and government buildings. The main government building dates back as far as 1937, when construction work for it started, but it was only completed in 1950. In 1987, the neighboring apartment buildings and Victoria Underpass were built, the underpass was completed sometime between 1987-1989 and the apartment buildings in 1992–1994. ()

Local name: Piața Victoriei Coordinates: 44°27'10"N, 26°5'9"E

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Sector 1 (Dorobanti)Bucharest Romania

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Victory Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bulevardul Magheru, Ateneul Roman, Victoria Palace, Stadionul Dinamo.

0.9 miSE
Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Bulevardul Magheru, Bucharest
25 min walk • Bulevardul Magheru, a bustling artery in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant shopping and cultural scene. This prominent thoroughfare is one of the capital's main shopping districts, lined with a diverse array of stores ranging...
1 miSE
Neoclassical concert hall dating to 1888
Ateneul Roman, Bucharest
26 min walk • The Ateneul Roman, or Romanian Athenaeum, stands as a beacon of culture in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. This prestigious concert hall, renowned for its exquisite acoustics and rich history, has been the centerpiece of the Romanian capital's music scene since its...
~440 ftE
Palace
Victoria Palace, Bucharest
3 min walk • The Victoria Palace stands as a distinguished architectural masterpiece in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. Serving as the official headquarters of the Romanian Government, the palace is a symbol of political authority and national pride.
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stadionul Dinamo, Bucharest
22 min walk • Stadionul Dinamo, a beacon of Romanian football, is nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. This iconic sport venue serves as the home ground for the storied football club Dinamo Bucharest and is a pivotal site for the country's sports culture.
~720 ftNW
National ethnographic and folk art museum
Muzeul Țăranului Român, Bucharest
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, the Muzeul Țăranului Român (The Romanian Peasant Museum) stands as a cultural beacon celebrating the rich heritage of rural Romania. This esteemed institution, which is a museum by its core function, offers a deep dive...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Observatory, Bucharest
12 min walk • The Bucharest Observatory stands as a beacon of scientific curiosity and educational excellence in the heart of Romania's vibrant capital. This museum, dedicated to the wonders of astronomy, offers visitors a chance to delve into the celestial mysteries and understand...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Baroque architecture
Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the Cantacuzino Palace stands as a testament to the city's architectural opulence and cultural heritage. This grand edifice, now functioning as a museum, was once the private residence of the affluent Cantacuzino family, with its...
~320 ftW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest
2 min walk • The Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum, located in Bucharest, Romania. It was originally established as the National Museum of Natural History on 3 November 1834. It was renamed in 1933 after Grigore Antipa, who administered the museum for 51 years.
1.1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sala Palatului, Bucharest
27 min walk • Sala Palatului in Bucharest, Romania is a conference centre and concert hall immediately behind the National Museum of Art of Romania, the former royal palace in the heart of the city. It was built between 1959 and 1960, during the communist era.
~730 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Geology Museum, Bucharest
4 min walk • The National Geology Museum in located on Şoseaua Kiseleff, in Bucharest, Romania. It is located near Victory Square and Kiseleff Park, in central Bucharest. The museum hosts a collection of 80,000 samples of rocks, fossils, and minerals from Romania.
0.7 miSE
Square
Piața Romană, Bucharest
19 min walk • Piața Romană is a major traffic intersection in Sector 1, central Bucharest. Two major boulevards intersect in Piața Romană: Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard and Magheru Boulevard. The two roads also coincide geographically with the Bucharest Metro Line M2. The square is served by the Piața Romană metro station, on Magheru Boulevard.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victory Square?

Nearby attractions include Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, Bucharest (2 min walk), Victoria Palace, Bucharest (3 min walk), Muzeul Țăranului Român, Bucharest (4 min walk), Geology Museum, Bucharest (4 min walk).

How to get to Victory Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victory Square:

Metro

Piața Victoriei 2 • Lines: M2 (1 min walk)
Piața Victoriei 1 • Lines: M1 (3 min walk)

Tram

Piața Victoriei • Lines: 1, 10, 24, 45, 46 (3 min walk)
Dr. Constantin Caracaș • Lines: 46 (7 min walk)

Bus

Piața Victoriei • Lines: 205, 361, 381, 783 (4 min walk)
Muzeul Țăranului Român • Lines: 205, 381 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Calea Victoriei • Lines: 79, 86 (10 min walk)
Piața Buzești • Lines: 65, 79, 86, 97 (11 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (19 min walk)
București Basarab (24 min walk)