Saint Joseph Cathedral, Bucharest

Name: Saint Joseph Cathedral
Address: Str. G-ral H. M. Berthelot nr. 19, Bucharest, 010164, Romania
Telephone: +40 21 313 1943

#88 among attractions in Bucharest

Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place

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Saint Joseph Cathedral is a historical and architectural monument located in Bucharest, Romania, at 19 General Berthelot Street. It is the main place of worship which serves as cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bucharest. ()

Local name: Catedrala Sfântul Iosif din București Completed: 1883 (141 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 44°26'32"N, 26°5'29"E

Address

Str. G-ral H. M. Berthelot nr. 19Sector 1 (Victoriei)Bucharest 010164 Romania

Contact

+40 21 313 1943

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Joseph Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Calea Victoriei, Bucharest (3 min walk), Biserica Ortodoxă „Albă”, Bucharest (5 min walk), Museum of Art Collections, Bucharest (5 min walk), Cantacuzino Palace, Bucharest (5 min walk).

How to get to Saint Joseph Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Joseph Cathedral:

Bus

Calea Griviței • Lines: 178, 361, 368 (5 min walk)
Luterană • Lines: 368 (5 min walk)

Tram

Cișmigiu • Lines: 24, 44 (10 min walk)
Ostașilor • Lines: 24, 44 (12 min walk)

Metro

Piața Romană • Lines: M2 (10 min walk)
Izvor • Lines: M1, M3 (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

Sfinții Voievozi • Lines: 65, 97 (11 min walk)
Piața Romană • Lines: 79, 86 (11 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (23 min walk)
București Basarab (34 min walk)