Palace of Justice, Bucharest

Name: Palace of Justice
Address: Splaiul Independenței nr. 5, sect. 4, Bucharest, Romania

#44 among attractions in Bucharest

Palace, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

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. The façade of the building is adorned with several statues representing allegories: Law, Justice, Justice, Truth, Force, and Prudence; the statues are the work of sculptors Carol Storck and Frederic Storck. ()

Local name: Palatul de Justiție din București Coordinates: 44°25'44"N, 26°5'56"E

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Splaiul Independenței nr. 5, sect. 4Sector 5 (Centrul Civic)Bucharest Romania

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Day trips

Palace of Justice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1540 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~980 ftN
Roman artifacts and the national treasury
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~1310 ftNW
Palace, Paul Gottereau, Architecture
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~1180 ftN
Nightlife, Restaurant, Art Nouveau architecture
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0.4 miN
Palace
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~810 ftNE
15th-century princely home, now a museum
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~1580 ftS
Church, Historical place
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~1100 ftN
Orthodox monastery founded in 1724
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~990 ftE
Square, Fountain
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0.4 miSW
1700s Brâncovenesc monastery and museum
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~1820 ftNW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Mihai Vodă Monastery, Bucharest
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of Justice?

Nearby attractions include Curtea Veche, Bucharest (4 min walk), United Nations Plaza, Bucharest (5 min walk), National Museum of Romanian History, Bucharest (5 min walk), Piața Unirii, Bucharest (5 min walk).

How to get to Palace of Justice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of Justice:

Bus

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

Tram

Piața Unirii • Lines: 27, 32, 47, 7 (5 min walk)
11 Iunie • Lines: 23, 27, 32, 47, 7 (10 min walk)

Metro

Piața Unirii 1 • Lines: M1, M3 (5 min walk)
Piața Unirii 2 • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piața Unirii • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (10 min walk)
University • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (12 min walk)