Victory Avenue Bucharest

Victory Avenue (Calea Victoriei) is one of the most famous and historically significant streets in the Romanian capital Bucharest. It stretches over a length of around 2.7 kilometers from the bridge on the Dambovita River (Piata Natiunile Unite) in the Lipscani district to Victory Square (Piata Victoriei). A walk along this beautiful street offers you insights into Romania’s past, as well as a variety of opportunities to discover the beauty, history and diversity of the city.

Victory Avenue Bucharest (Calea Victoriei)

Victory Street is a jewel with its impressive architecture, rich history and lively atmosphere. Calea Victoriei offers you a fascinating journey through Romania’s past and present. There is so much to discover! Be it the magnificent facades of the buildings, the charming cafés and restaurants as well as stores and passages. Explore it on foot, it’s a great way to really experience and discover it.

Victory Avenue Bucharest (Calea Victoriei)

Along the beautiful Calea Victoriei, there are also numerous buildings and historical sites worth seeing, including Palatul Cretulescu, which today houses the National Library of Romania; Biserica Kretzulescu, an 18th-century Orthodox church; Biserica Zlatari, a Romanian Orthodox church; the National Museum of the History of Romania (Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei); the CEC Palace, a building from the end of the 18th century. Biserica Zlatari, a Romanian Orthodox church; National Museum of Romanian History (Muzeul National de Istorie a Romaniei); CEC Palace, a building from the end of the 19th century; Teatrul Odeon; Palatul Telefoanelor, a building from the early 20th century in neo-baroque style. Piata Revolutiei with Memorialul Renașterii and equestrian statue Statuia Ecvestra a lui Carol I and the building of the Biblioteca Centrala Universitara; Palatul Regal din Bucuresti, today the seat of the National Art Museum; Atenuel Roman, beautiful concert hall; Muzeul Colectiilor de Arta; Statuia Minerva; Palatul Cantacuzino, seat of the Muzeul National “George Enescu” and when you arrive at Victory Square, continue on to the Arc de Triomphe.