Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest

Name: Saint Basil the Great Cathedral
Address: Strada Polonă 50, Bucharest, 030167, Romania
Telephone: +40 21 210 1632

#100 among attractions in Bucharest

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Facts and practical information

Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, located at 50 Polonă street, is the first Romanian Greek-Catholic church built in Bucharest. The church's patron is Basil of Caesarea and its dedication celebration is on January 1. ()

Local name: Catedrala Sfântul Vasile din București Coordinates: 44°26'58"N, 26°6'14"E

Address

Strada Polonă 50Sector 2 (Centru)Bucharest 030167 Romania

Contact

+40 21 210 1632

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Day trips

Saint Basil the Great Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Street, Shopping district, Shopping
Bulevardul Magheru, Bucharest
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Neoclassical concert hall dating to 1888
Ateneul Roman, Bucharest
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stadionul Dinamo, Bucharest
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Museum, Observatories and planetariums
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Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Baroque architecture
Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest
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Museum, Art museum
Muzeul Theodor Aman, Bucharest
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Square
Piața Romană, Bucharest
10 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.
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Church
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Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Yeshua Tova Synagogue, Bucharest
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Circus
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Nightlife, Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Basil the Great Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest (8 min walk), Piața Spaniei, Bucharest (9 min walk), Piața Romană, Bucharest (10 min walk), Stadionul Dinamo, Bucharest (10 min walk).

How to get to Saint Basil the Great Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Basil the Great Cathedral:

Bus

Mihai Eminescu • Lines: 135 (3 min walk)
Teatrul Metropolis • Lines: 135, 605 (5 min walk)

Tram

Teatrul Metropolis • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)
Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)

Metro

Ștefan cel Mare • Lines: M1 (7 min walk)
Piața Romană • Lines: M2 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Liceul Ec. Virgil Madgearu • Lines: 79, 86 (7 min walk)
Piața Spaniei • Lines: 79, 86 (9 min walk)