Crețulescu Palace

Crețulescu Palace, Bucharest (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Crețulescu Palace© Post of Romania · Public domain

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About Crețulescu Palace

The Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest is a historic building in the city's first sector, right on Cișmigiu Park. It was built in the early twentieth century in the French Renaissance style to plans by the architect Petre Antonescu and originally belonged to the Crețulescu family. In the interwar period, the estate served as a museum of religious art. Since 1972, the palace has housed UNESCO's European Centre for Higher Education, known as UNESCO-CEPES. Following a renovation in 2003, the building now shines in renewed splendor and is a cultural and institutional focal point in the heart of the Romanian capital.

Based on the article “Palatul Crețulescu” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Strada Știrbei Vodă
010102 Bucharest, Romania
District: Sector 1
Phone: +40315801164
Website: en.wikipedia.org
Email: —
Coordinates: 44.43950° N · 26.08869° E
Data quality: confidence 0.92
Identifier: ID a3d01d92-327…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Crețulescu Palace

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What is the Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest?

The Crețulescu Palace is a historic building in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It was built in the early 20th century in the French Renaissance style, based on plans by the architect Petre Antonescu. The palace originally belonged to the Crețulescu family, for whom it is named.

How was the Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest used, and who uses it today?

The Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest was first a family residence and served as a museum of religious art in the interwar period. Since 1972, it has housed UNESCO's European Centre for Higher Education, known as UNESCO-CEPES. Following a renovation in 2003, the building now shines in renewed splendor.

Where is the Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest located?

The Crețulescu Palace stands on Strada Știrbei Vodă in Sector 1 of Bucharest, right next to Cișmigiu Park. That puts it in the heart of the Romanian capital, which has around 1.7 million residents. If you need a break, travelguide195 lists around 47 restaurants within 500 meters of the palace.

What can you see around the Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest?

Around the Crețulescu Palace in Bucharest, you'll find several monuments and historic palaces within walking distance. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Rotonda scriitorilor about 306 meters away, the Luigi Cazzavillan Palace about 358 meters away, and the Monument Avântul Țării about 434 meters away. A bit farther out are the Statue of Mihail Kogălniceanu (about 545 meters), the Royal Palace Palatul Regal (about 551 meters), and the Palatul Știrbei (about 558 meters).

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