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Ligia & Pompiliu Macovei Museum

Ligia & Pompiliu Macovei Museum
About

Nestled near Carol I Park, the Ligia & Pompiliu Macovei Museum occupies the couple’s former residence, a French eclectic-style villa built in the early 20th century. The museum, part of the Bucharest Municipality Museum since 1992, reflects the refined tastes and artistic passions of its founders. Pompiliu Macovei, a prominent architect and diplomat, and Ligia Macovei, a respected visual artist, curated a diverse collection that spans Romanian modern art, decorative objects, and international artifacts. Visitors encounter works by Theodor Pallady, Nicolae Tonitza, Ion Țuculescu, and Ligia herself, alongside ceramics, glassware, and textiles from various cultures. The house preserves the ambiance of a lived-in artistic home, with an extensive art library and personal touches that evoke the couple’s travels and creative legacy. It’s a quiet, elegant space where diplomacy, design, and devotion to art converge.

Bucharest Romania
Location

The Ligia and Pompiliu Macovei Museum in Bucharest is located at 36-38, 11 Iunie Street, near the scenic Carol I Park. Housed in the donors' private residence, a beautiful early 20th-century building designed in French eclectic style, this museum showcases an impressive art collection that reflects the aesthetic and architectural vision of Ligia and Pompiliu Macovei. The collection includes works by prominent Romanian artists such as Theodor Pallady, Lucian Grigorescu, and Ion Țuculescu, alongside glasswork, ceramics, decorative textiles, and furniture from various periods and cultures. Ligia Macovei's own works are also featured prominently. The location offers visitors a serene cultural experience close to green spaces and well-connected urban sites. Carol I Park nearby provides a pleasant outdoor setting, while the area’s accessibility and proximity to other cultural and historical landmarks make it an excellent stop for art lovers exploring Bucharest’s rich heritage. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday and supports an engaging visit into Romanian art and history within a charming historic context.

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