Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral

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The Cathedral in 2009

The Romanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral is a functioning religious and civic landmark, on Dealul Mitropoliei, in Bucharest, Romania. It is located near the Palace of the Chamber of Deputies of the Patriarchate of the Romanian Orthodox Church.

History

The structure was begun in 1654 and completed in 1658. The facade is in the Brâncovenesc style.

The Romanian Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral is a designated Historical monument—Monument istoric of Romania.

See also

Gallery

  • The Bell Tower

  • A building in front of the Cathedral

  • The entrance to the building in front of the Cathedral

  • The Patriarchal Palace

  • Flickr - fusion-of-horizons - Catedrala Patriarhală (6)

  • Flickr - fusion-of-horizons - Catedrala Patriarhală

  • Flickr - fusion-of-horizons - Catedrala Patriarhală (3)

External links

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Coordinates: 44°25′28.54″N 26°5′52.16″E / 44.4245944°N 26.0978222°E / 44.4245944; 26.0978222



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