Royal Palace – Bucharest

The Royal Palace is a monumental ensemble on Calea Victoriei beside Revolution Square. Associated with Romania’s monarchy, the building served as an official royal residence until 1947. It now houses the National Museum of Art of Romania. Programme E7 includes the palace among the landmarks introduced during the panoramic tour of Bucharest.

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The marble Voivodes’ Stairs lead to the Throne Hall, decorated with royal symbols and allegories of the arts. Arthur Verona’s fresco and Cornel Medrea’s portrait medallions enrich the palace’s historical narrative.

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Национален музей на изкуството на Румъния — Кралски дворец

Reviewed on October 13, 2026

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Revolution Square – Bucharest≈ 0.1 km
Romanian Athenaeum – Bucharest≈ 0.2 km
University of Bucharest – Historic Building≈ 0.6 km
University Square — Bucharest≈ 0.7 km

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Royal Palace – Bucharest

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