Calea Victoriei
Bucharest's oldest and most elegant boulevard, lined with Belle Époque landmarks such as the CEC Palace, the Royal Palace, the Athenaeum and the Cantacuzino Palace.
Calea Victoriei is about 2.7 km long, running from United Nations Square in the south to Victory Square in the north. It takes its name from Romania's victory in the 1877–1878 War of Independence and was the main street of high society during the 'Little Paris of the East' era. Along the way are the CEC Palace, the National History Museum, Revolution Square, the Royal Palace (National Art Museum), the Athenaeum, the Hotel Continental, and the Cantacuzino Palace (George Enescu Museum), as well as many cafés and brand-name shops. Walking from south to north takes 2–3 hours. In summer, some sections are closed to traffic on weekends and become a pedestrian street with street performances.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Art of Romania
- Romanian Athenaeum
- Revolution Square
- Cișmigiu Gardens
- Cantacuzino Palace (George Enescu Museum)
- Macca-Villacrosse Passage
- CEC Palace
- Caru' cu Bere