Piața Unirii, Bucharest

Name: Piața Unirii
Address: Bucharest, Romania

#43 among attractions in Bucharest

Square, Fountain

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Piața Unirii is one of the largest squares in central Bucharest, Romania, located in the center of the city where Sectors 1, 2, 3, and 4 meet. Part of the Civic Centre, it is bisected by Unirii Boulevard, originally built during the Communist era as the Boulevard of the Victory of Socialism, and renamed after the Romanian Revolution. ()

Local name: Piața Unirii din București Coordinates: 44°25'40"N, 26°6'9"E

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Sector 5 (Centrul Civic)Bucharest Romania

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Piața Unirii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unirea Shopping Center, National Museum of Romanian History, Caru' cu Bere, Curtea Veche.

~570 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Unirea Shopping Center, Bucharest
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Unirea Shopping Center stands as a modern beacon of consumer culture in Romania's vibrant capital. This bustling shopping hub, which opened its doors to an eager public in 1976, has since undergone significant renovations to keep pace...
~1750 ftNW
Roman artifacts and the national treasury
National Museum of Romanian History, Bucharest
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the National Museum of Romanian History stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of the country's past. This pivotal institution is housed in a majestic neoclassical building, which once served as the former Postal Services...
~1870 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
Caru' cu Bere, Bucharest
10 min walk • Caru' cu Bere, a historical gem in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, is not just a restaurant but a living museum of the country's gastronomy and architecture. Established in 1879, this iconic beerhouse has become a cultural landmark, renowned for its exquisite...
~1040 ftNW
15th-century princely home, now a museum
Curtea Veche, Bucharest
6 min walk • Curtea Veche, nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This ancient princely court, now a museum, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Romania's past and is a pivotal attraction for those seeking...
~1710 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral, Bucharest
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Romania's vibrant capital, the Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Located on Dealul Mitropoliei, this imposing church is not only a place of worship but also...
~1700 ftNW
Orthodox monastery founded in 1724
Stavropoleos Monastery, Bucharest
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, the Stavropoleos Monastery stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of the city. This Orthodox monastery, founded in 1724 by the Greek monk Ioanikie Stratonikeas, is renowned for its intricate...
~990 ftW
Grand riverfront Neo-Renaissance palace
Palace of Justice, Bucharest
5 min walk • The Palace of Justice, located in Bucharest, Romania, was designed by the architects Albert Ballu and Ion Mincu and built between 1890 and 1895. The foundation stone was laid by King Carol I of Romania on October 7, 1890.
~1810 ftSW
Palace
Palace of the Patriarchate, Bucharest
9 min walk • The Palace of the Chamber of Deputies is a building in Bucharest, Romania located on the plateau of Dealul Mitropoliei.
~1510 ftSW
Museum, Nature, Hill
Dealul Mitropoliei, Bucharest
8 min walk • Dealul Mitropoliei, also called Dealul Patriarhiei, is a small hill in Bucharest, Romania and an important historic, cultural, architectural, religious and touristic point in the national capital.
~1980 ftSE
Monastery, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Radu Vodă Monastery, Bucharest
10 min walk • Radu Vodă Monastery is a Romanian Orthodox monastery in Bucharest, Romania.
~1490 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Spyridon the New Church, Bucharest
8 min walk • The Saint Spyridon the New Church is a Romanian Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania on Calea Șerban Vodă, no. 29. Originally built with gothic influences in 1852–1858, it was strongly modified by Patriarch Justinian.

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Which popular attractions are close to Piața Unirii?

Nearby attractions include Biserica Ortodoxă "Sfântul Ioan Nou", Bucharest (4 min walk), Palace of Justice, Bucharest (5 min walk), Curtea Veche, Bucharest (6 min walk), Walk of Fame Bucharest, Bucharest (6 min walk).

How to get to Piața Unirii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piața Unirii:

Metro

Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (1 min walk)
Piața Unirii 2 • Lines: M2 (3 min walk)

Bus

Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: 104, 116, 117, 123, 312, 313, 783 (3 min walk)
Piața Unirii • Lines: 104, 117, 123, 232, 385 (4 min walk)

Tram

Piața Unirii • Lines: 27, 32, 47, 7 (4 min walk)
Piața Sfânta Vineri • Lines: 14, 40, 55 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Unirii • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (7 min walk)
University • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (13 min walk)