Antim Monastery, Bucharest

Name: Antim Monastery
Address: Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29, Bucharest, 040111, Romania
Telephone: +40 21 337 1304

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Facts and practical information

The Antim Monastery is located in Bucharest, Romania on Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu Street, no. 29. It was built between 1713 and 1715 by Saint Antim Ivireanu, at that time a Metropolitan Bishop of Wallachia. The buildings were restored by Patriarch Justinian Marina in the 1960s. As of 2005, there are 7 monks living in the Monastery. The monastery also hosts a museum with religious objects and facts about the life of Antim Ivireanu. ()

Local name: Mănăstirea Antim Coordinates: 44°25'30"N, 26°5'32"E

Address

Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29Sector 5 (Centrul Civic)Bucharest 040111 Romania

Contact

+40 21 337 1304

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Antim Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Piața Constituției, Bucharest (4 min walk), Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Bucharest (8 min walk), Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest (8 min walk), Carol Park, Bucharest (8 min walk).

How to get to Antim Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Antim Monastery:

Bus

Calea 13 Septembrie • Lines: 136 (3 min walk)
11 Iunie • Lines: 117, 232 (5 min walk)

Tram

11 Iunie • Lines: 23, 27, 32, 47, 7 (5 min walk)
Patriarhia Română • Lines: 23, 27, 47, 7 (6 min walk)

Metro

Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (14 min walk)
Izvor • Lines: M1, M3 (15 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Unirii • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (15 min walk)
Bulevardul Mărășești • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (18 min walk)