Take a stroll on Victory Road and you will discover:
The National Museum of History (Post Palace): The Post Palace was raised between 1894 and 1900. Since 1971 it has become a museum where the National Treasury is now located. (10 minutes walk) (10 minutes walk)
Zlatari Chruch:It is situated next to the National Museum of History. It was built in 1637 on the site of an old wood church and later rebuilt in 1715 at the order to Constable Mihai Cantacuzino. (10 minutes walk) (10 minutes walk)
Doamnei Church: Located at the intersection between Victory Road and Boulevard Elisabeth, the church was founded by Princess Maria, the second wife of Prince Serban Cantacuzino. (5 minutes walk) (5 minutes walk)
CEC Headquarters (Loan Bank): Situated across the National Museum of History. The building was raised 1900 using the plans of the French architect Paul Gottereau. (10 minutes walk) (10 minutes walk)
The National Military Centre: The building is situated across from Grand Hôtel du Boulevard. It was built in 1912, in the French Neoclassical style, using the plans of architects Dimitrie Maimarolu, Victor Stefanescu and Ernest Doneaud. (almost 1 minute walk) (1 min – mers pe jos)
Capsa House: Located diagonally from the National Military Centre. The restaurant was created in 1881. For a century it was one of the best restaurants in the capital. (1 minute walk) (1 min – mers pe jos)
Odeon Theatre: The building was raised on the site of the former house of Costache Ghica. (2 minutes walk)
Constantin Tanase Cabaret House: Throughout the interwar period it functioned under the name “Carabus Theatre”, where cabaret and entertainment shows were played by well-known actors, including Constantin Tanase, who gave his name to the theatre. The name has been kept to this day. (2 minutes walk)
Phone Palace: It was built in 1933 based on the plans of the American architects Louis Weeks and Walter Froy. At the time it was the tallest building in Bucharest with a height of 53 metres. (5 minutes walk)
Macca-Villacrosse Passage: It was designed by architect Filip Xenopol in 1891. It is covered in glass and it hosts boutiques, coffee shops and private apartments. (5 minutes walk)
Kretzulescu Chruch: It was founded in 1722 by Iordache Cretzulescu and his wife Safta, the daughter of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu. (5 minutes walk)
The Monument of the National Revival: It is situated in the Revolution Plaza and was designed by Alexandru Ghildus. It was inaugurated in 2005. (6 minute walk)
The National Museum of Art (the Royal Palace) : It is situated in the Revolution Plaza. The Palace was built based on the plans of architect Nicolae Nenciulescu and it was inaugurated in 1937. Today it hosts the National Museum of Art, which exhibits paintings by Theodor Aman, Nicolae Grigorescu, Ion Andreescu, Stefan Luchian, Theodor Pallady, Gheorghe Petrascu, El Greco, Rembrant, Rubens. (10 minutes walk) (5 minutes walk)
Senate Palace: It is situated in the Revolution Plaza. Initially it served as location to the Council of Ministers, later as the Headquarters of the Romanian Communist Party. Currently it hosts the Ministry of Administration and Internal Affairs. (6 minute walk)
Central University Library of Bucharest: It is located across the National Museum of Art. The building was raised in 1893 based on the plans of the French architect Paul Gottereau and it was inaugurated in 1895 by King Carol I. (9 minutes walk)
Romanian Athenee: It is situated in the Revolution Plaza. The building was raised between 1886 and 1888 after the plans of the French architect Albert Galleron. It also hosts the George Enescu Philarmony. (10 minutes walk)
The White Chruch: Raised by priest Neagu Darvas at the beginning of the 18th century. Its interior was painted by Gheorghe Tattarescu. (10 minutes walk)
The Museum of Art Collections (Palace Romanit) : The building was raised in 1883 on the place of the former Romanit boyard house built at the beginning of the XIXth century by the boyard Constantin Faca and later on finished and arranged by the Treasurer Romanit. Prince Al.I.Cuza rented the house in order to settle down its Princely Chancery. Since 1978 the building hosts the Museum of Art Collections. (10 minutes walk)
The Museum of Ceramics and Glassware (Stirbei Palace) : It was built in 1835 based on the plans of the French architect Sanjouand. (15 minutes walk)
The Writers’ Union: It is the former Monteoru House built based on the plans of the architect Nicolae Cutarida. (12 minutes walk)
Cesianu House: It is situated at the crossroad of Calea Victoriei with Dacia Boulevard and used to be the former headquarters of the German Legation to Bucharest. (15 minutes walk)
The edifices of the Romanian Academy: Situated across Victoria Casino, the building of the Romanian Academy is one of the oldest constructions of the Capital, being the former Cesianu boyard house. The Academy has its headquarters in this building since 1890. The building of the Academy Library was raised based on the plans of the architect Duiliu Marcu and is situated behind the Academy gardens. (15 minutes walk)
Saint Nicolae Tabacu Church: Located opposite to the Romanian Academy and it was built at the end of the XVIIth century. (15 minutes walk)
Vernescu House: It was raised around 1820 by the Lens family. In 1886 it becomes the property of Gheorghe Vernescu. The building was completely rearranged by the architect Ion Mincu. (20 minutes walk)
The Institute of Art History: It is situated at the crossroad of Calea Victoriei with G. Manu street opposite to George Enescu Museum; it is the former house of the lawyer Dissescu.The building was built by the architects Grigore Cerkez and A.Clavel in an eclectic style. (20 minutes walk)
The Cantacuzino Palace (The National Museum “George Enescu”) : The edifice was constructed based on the plans of the architect I.D. Berindei in a rococo, French neo-classic and art-nouveau style during the period 1898 -1900. The façade of the building has a monumental entrance guarded by two lions. During the 2nd World War, the palace used to be the headquarters of the presidency of the Council of Ministers. (20 minutes walk)
If you are fond of games of chance and wish to combine taking your dinner with the atmosphere of a luxury bar or of a show hall, we are pleased to recommend you the following:
Casino Metropolis – Calea Victoriei nr.37B
Casino Platinum – Calea Victoriei nr.63-81
Princess Casino – Bd.Regina Elisabeta nr.13