Mihai Vodă Monastery, Bucharest

Name: Mihai Vodă Monastery
Address: Strada Sapienței 4, Bucharest, 050131, Romania
Telephone: +40 787 584 104

#46 among attractions in Bucharest

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The Mihai Vodă Monastery, founded by Mihai Viteazul, is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest. It was built in 1591, surrounded by stone walls, similar to a fortress. The monastery buildings served multiple purposes over time such as residence of the country's leaders, military hospital, medical school and the site of the National Archives of Romania. The monastery was an important archeological site; inside the monastery yard used to be a Dacian archeological site, more than 3000 years old, where old pottery and other relics were found. ()

Local name: Mănăstirea Mihai Vodă Established: 1591 (433 years ago)Coordinates: 44°25'54"N, 26°5'35"E

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Strada Sapienței 4Sector 5 (Centrul Civic)Bucharest 050131 Romania

Contact

+40 787 584 104

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mihai Vodă Monastery open?

Mihai Vodă Monastery is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mihai Vodă Monastery?

Nearby attractions include CEC Palace, Bucharest (5 min walk), National Archives of Romania, Bucharest (5 min walk), United Nations Plaza, Bucharest (6 min walk), Biserica Ortodoxă Zlătari, Bucharest (6 min walk).

How to get to Mihai Vodă Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mihai Vodă Monastery:

Bus

Pod Izvor • Lines: 104, 123, 136, 385 (4 min walk)
Elie Radu • Lines: 104, 123, 385 (4 min walk)

Metro

Izvor • Lines: M1, M3 (5 min walk)
Universitate • Lines: M2 (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

Grădina Cișmigiu • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (6 min walk)
Piața Mihail Kogălniceanu • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (9 min walk)

Tram

Cișmigiu • Lines: 24, 44 (13 min walk)
Piața Unirii • Lines: 27, 32, 47, 7 (13 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (36 min walk)