Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral

The Cathedral in 2011

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

• Romanian Orthodox Church

Gallery

• 

  One of the huge chandeliers

• 

  The bell tower

• 

  External mosaics

• 

  Frescoes on the interior wall

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Romanian Orthodox patriarchal cathedral.

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