Kretzulescu Church is a hidden gem in the heart of Bucharest, standing quietly at one corner of Revolution Square. Built between 1720 and 1722 by the boyar Iordache Kretzulescu and his wife Safta, the daughter of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, the church is a fine example of Brâncovenesc architecture. Its red brick façade and elegant portico with carved stone columns reflect a distinct Romanian style that blends Eastern Orthodox and Western influences. Despite suffering damage during wars and earthquakes, the church has been beautifully restored, preserving its original charm and spiritual ambiance. Inside, visitors can admire delicate frescoes and a peaceful, candle-lit interior that contrasts with the busy urban surroundings. Kretzulescu Church played a silent witness to many key moments in Romania’s modern history, including the events of the 1989 Revolution. Today, it remains a functioning Orthodox church and a peaceful sanctuary for reflection, offering tourists a unique blend of art, history, and spirituality in the city center.
Bucharest Romania
Kretzulescu Church is located at 45A Calea Victoriei, Sector 1, Bucharest, right at the corner of Revolution Square and near the former Royal Palace. This Eastern Orthodox church, built between 1720 and 1722 in the Brâncovenesc architectural style, is renowned for its intricate frescoes and striking red brick façade. Nearby, you will find Revolution Square, the National Museum of Art of Romania, the Royal Palace, the Central University Library Carol I, and the Equestrian Statue of Carol I. Within walking distance are also Cismigiu Park, Lake Cișmigiu, the Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse passage, Victory Avenue, and the InterContinental Athénée Palace Hotel. The area is central and rich in history, with numerous monuments, museums, and public spaces around.
Landmark
Muzeul Naţional Cotroceni
Museum
Cantacuzino Palace
Museum
Mogosoaia Palace
Historical landmark
Elisabeta Palace
Palace
Suțu Palace
Monument
Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
Museum
National Museum of Art of Romania
Museum
National History Museum of Romania
Museum
Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History
Museum
Primaverii Palace
Museum
George Enescu National Museum
Museum
Ferestroika
Museum
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum
The Little Paris Museum in Bucharest
Museum
Theodor Aman Museum
Museum
Zambaccian Art Museum
Museum
National Bank of Romania Museum
Museum
Museum of Football
Museum
Museum of Recent Arts
Museum
National Museum of Geology in Bucharest
Museum
MINA Museum of Immersive New Art
Museum
King Michael I Park
Park
Cișmigiu Gardens
Park
Botanical Garden of Bucharest
Park
Carol Park
Park
Tineretului Park
Park
Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
Park
Drumul Taberei Park
Park
Stavropoleos Church
Church
Patriarchal Cathedral
Cathedral
Antim Monastery
Monastery
Colțea Church
Church
Mihai Vodă Church
Church
Choral Temple
Church
Catedrala Mantuirii Neamului
Cathedral
Calea Victoriei
Street
Piața Revoluției
Square
Piața Universității
Square
Arcul de Triumf
Monument
Kilometre Zero
Monument
Holocaust-Mahnmal
Monument
Bucharest Zoo
Zoo
SKY Tower
Tower
Palace of Parliament
Government office
Piața Obor
Market
Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse
Tourist attractions
Therme București
Tourist attractions
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Museum
National Military Museum
Museum
National Museum of Romanian Aviation
Museum
Museum of Art Collections
Museum
Bucharest Museum of Senses
Museum
The Museum of Romanian Railroad History
Museum
Theodor Pallady Museum
Museum
Gheorghe Tattarescu Museum
Museum
Ligia & Pompiliu Macovei Museum
Museum
Frederic & Cecilia Cuţescu‑Storck Art Museum
Museum
Nicolae Minovici Folk Art Museum
Museum
Tudor Arghezi House
Museum
Cotroceni Palace
Museum
Ceauşescu Mansion
Museum
Bucharest Observatory
Observatory
Great Synagogue
Museum
Tiriac Car Collection Museum
Museum
H’Art Gallery
Gallery
Anca Poterașu Gallery
Gallery
Ivan Gallery
Gallery
Mobius Gallery
Gallery
Zorzini Gallery
Gallery
Nicodim Gallery
Gallery
Laborna Contemporary Art Gallery
Gallery
AnnArt Gallery
Gallery
Suprainfinit Gallery
Gallery
Gaep Gallery
Gallery
Galeria Posibilă
Gallery
Borderline Art Space
Gallery
Centrul Artelor Vizuale
Gallery
Elite Art Gallery
Gallery
Art Yourself Gallery
Gallery
Galeria Galateca
Gallery
Matca Artspace
Gallery
Ghica Tei Palace
Palace