Mogoșoaia Palace
Palatul Mogoșoaia
A lakeside palace built in 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, Prince of Wallachia, and a model of the Brâncovenesc architectural style.
Mogoșoaia Palace was completed in 1702 by Constantin Brâncoveanu, Prince of Wallachia. The red-brick palace blends Venetian and Ottoman elements and stands by the lake, with stone-carved loggias and terraces that epitomize the Brâncovenesc style. The palace houses an art and culture museum. The courtyard also holds an old kitchen, a watchtower and the Church of St. George. The Italian-style garden by the lake is a popular spot for locals to picnic on weekends and take wedding photos. Garden admission is minimal, the palace museum requires a separate ticket, and it is closed on Mondays. It lies about 15 km northwest of the city center, roughly 30 to 40 minutes by bus or taxi.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (gardens open longer)
Nearby sights
- Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
- King Michael I Park (Herăstrău)
- Arcul de Triumf
- Bucharest Botanical Garden
- Primăverii Palace (Ceaușescu Mansion)
- Cotroceni Palace
- National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
- Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History