University Square, Bucharest

Name: University Square
Address: B-dul Nicolae Balcescu, Bucharest, Romania

#56 among attractions in Bucharest

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University Square is located in downtown Bucharest, near the University of Bucharest. It is served by Universitate metro station. ()

Local name: Piața Universității Coordinates: 44°26'11"N, 26°6'5"E

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B-dul Nicolae BalcescuSector 1 (Universitate)Bucharest Romania

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

Nearby attractions include: Palace of the National Military Circle, Kretzulescu Church, Revolution Square, Equestrian statue of Carol I.

~1230 ftW
Palace
Palace of the National Military Circle, Bucharest
6 min walk • The Palace of the National Military Circle is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. This grand structure, known for its elegant design and historical significance, serves as a cultural and social hub for military personnel as well as...
~1410 ftNW
Brick Orthodox church built in the 1720s
Kretzulescu Church, Bucharest
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the Kretzulescu Church stands as a beacon of Romanian spirituality and architectural grace. This Eastern Orthodox church, a historical and cultural landmark, was commissioned by the Wallachian nobleman Iordache Crețulescu and his...
~1360 ftNW
Square
Revolution Square, Bucharest
7 min walk • Revolution Square is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Palace Square until 1989, it was renamed after the Romanian Revolution of December 1989.
~1690 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Carol I, Bucharest
9 min walk • The equestrian statue of Carol I is a monument in Romania, situated in the central zone of Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. The massive statue, cast in bronze, represents Carol I of Romania, the first King of Romania, mounted on his horse.
~450 ftE
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
National Theatre Bucharest, Bucharest
3 min walk • The National Theatre Bucharest is one of the national theatres of Romania, located in the capital city of Bucharest.
~920 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Russian revival architecture
Bucharest Russian Church, Bucharest
5 min walk • St. Nicholas Russian Church is located in central Bucharest, Romania, just off University Square. Russian Ambassador Mikhail Nikolaevich Giers initiated the building of a Russian Orthodox church in central Bucharest in 1905.
~1480 ftSE
Memorial
Kilometer Zero, Bucharest
8 min walk • The Kilometer Zero monument located in central Bucharest, Romania, in front of Saint George's Church, was created by Constantin Baraschi in 1938. The distances from Bucharest to other cities in Romania are measured from this monument.
~690 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lăptăria Enache, Bucharest
4 min walk • Lăptăria lui Enache was one of the top bars in Bucharest, Romania. Located in a slightly curved space above the main halls of Bucharest National Theatre on Piaţa Universităţii, the bar is one of the city's best-known gathering spots and music venues. The lobby was decorated with Tristan Tzara and Dadaist memorabilia.
~1660 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Muzeul Theodor Aman, Bucharest
9 min walk • The Theodor Aman Museum is a museum in Bucharest dedicated to the life and work of Romanian painter, engraver and art professor Theodor Aman.
~1260 ftN
Church
Italian Church, Bucharest
7 min walk • The Italian Church of the Most Holy Redeemer is a Roman Catholic church located in Bucharest, Romania, at 28 Nicolae Bălcescu Boulevard. The Lombard Romanesque red brick edifice was built between 1915–1916 and consecrated by bishop Raymond Netzhammer in 1916. Owned by the Italian government, it is surrounded by apartment blocks.
~1430 ftNW
Memorial
Memorial of Rebirth, Bucharest
7 min walk • The Memorial of Rebirth is a memorial in Bucharest, Romania that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which overthrew Communism.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University Square?

Nearby attractions include University of Bucharest, Bucharest (2 min walk), TROLL Escape Rooms, Bucharest (3 min walk), National Theatre Bucharest, Bucharest (3 min walk), Centrul Artelor Vizuale Multimedia, Bucharest (3 min walk).

How to get to University Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Square:

Bus

Piața 21 Decembrie 1989 • Lines: 122, 137, 381, 783 (1 min walk)
University • Lines: 201, 336, 361, 381, 783 (3 min walk)

Metro

Universitate • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (16 min walk)

Trolleybus

University • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (3 min walk)
Teatrul Național • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (4 min walk)

Tram

Piața Sf. Gheorghe • Lines: 16, 21, 5 (8 min walk)
Hristo Botev • Lines: 16, 21, 5 (9 min walk)