Curtea Veche
Monument · Bucharest

Curtea Veche

Photo: Nicubunu · CC BY-SA 3.0 ro · Wikimedia Commons

Curtea Veche holds the foundations and walls of the court built by Vlad the Impaler. The site includes the Church of Saint Anthony, Bucharest's oldest church. Stone carvings and information panels mark the main features.

On day 4 of Romania: Bucharest and Cluj in 10 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Metro to Piata Unirii, then 5-minute walk

Itineraries with Curtea Veche

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How Curtea Veche fits into a day.
  1. 10:00National Museum of Art of RomaniaRevoluției Square
  2. 13:00Romanian AthenaeumRevoluției Square
  3. 16:00Văcărești Nature ParkVăcărești
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Curtea Veche questions

What is Curtea Veche?

It is the remains of the medieval princely court from the 1400s.

Is Curtea Veche open every day?

The site is open daily, though hours may vary by season.

Can you enter the church at Curtea Veche?

The church is usually open for visitors during daylight hours.

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