# Amzei Church

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> An eclectic Orthodox church of 1898–1901 near Amzei Square, with three towers, façades of alternating brick and plaster, and the interior painting of the Italian artist Umberto Marchetti.

**At a glance:** Churches in București. The visit takes 20 min. Information verified on 26 October 2026.

## Key facts

- **Visit duration:** 20 min — the exterior and the interior
- **With kids:** Yes — quiet place, no play area
- **Parking:** Yes, paid — central area, paid zone
- **Best season:** All year round — good light around midday
- **Address:** 12 Strada Biserica Amzei, București
- **Coordinates:** 44.44441, 26.09386
- **Wikipedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amzei_Church
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25461143
- **Categories:** [Churches](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/biserici), [Monuments and historic sites](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/monumente-si-situri-istorice)

## About Amzei Church

Amzei Church stands on the street of the same name, between Calea Victoriei and Magheru Boulevard, a few steps from Amzei Square. The first church here, small and with a single tower, was built in 1807–1810 by the treasurer Amza Năescu, following the wish of his uncle, the colonel Nicolae Dărăscu, and took its builder's name. It was dedicated to Saint Nicholas; when the present church was consecrated, the Annunciation and Saints Constantine and Helena were added to its dedications.

The present building was raised between 1898 and 1901, after the old church had been pulled down, to plans by the architect Alexandru Săvulescu, and was consecrated on 21 October 1901. The style is eclectic, with Beaux-Arts influences and Neo-Romanian motifs: rows of red brick alternating with pale plaster, niches under the cornice, richly carved string courses. The plan is trefoil-shaped, with three towers: a large one above the nave and two smaller ones above the pronaos. Extensive restoration and consolidation work was completed in 2022.

### What you can see

The façades show the alternation of brick and plaster and the carved decoration of the towers and gables. There are three large doors of carved oak; those on the north and south sides are sheltered by porticoes with arches. The interior is tall and lit through stained glass, with the painting and the iconostasis by the Italian painter Umberto Marchetti, woodwork carved by Gheorghe Babic and large bronze chandeliers. In the yard, on the north side, the stone list of founders' names from the first church, carved in Cyrillic letters, has been preserved.

### Good to know

The church is in active use, with services every week; visits are made between services, in decent dress.

## Don't miss

- The three towers, a large one above the nave and two smaller ones above the pronaos.
- The façades of red brick alternating with pale plaster, with niches under the cornice.
- The interior painting and the iconostasis by Umberto Marchetti.
- The three carved oak doors and the porticoes with arches on the north and south sides.
- The stone list of the first church's founders, in the yard.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** the church is on Strada Biserica Amzei, at the corner with Strada General Christian Tell, in a central area with traffic and few parking spaces; the simplest is to leave the car in a nearby car park and walk.

**Public transport:** the nearest metro station is Piața Romană (M2), ~550 m on foot.

### Where to park

The church has no car park of its own for visitors. On the streets around Amzei Square you park in the paid zones (parking meter or app), where spaces fill up quickly.

### Rules

This is a working Orthodox church: modest dress (shoulders and knees covered, men bareheaded in the church), quiet, no food or drink. Do not use a flash and do not take photos during services; ask if you are unsure.

### Facilities

cafés and restaurants in Amzei Square, nearby · good mobile signal

## Details

- **Construction period:** 1898–1901
- **Dedication:** Saint Nicholas, the Annunciation and Saints Constantine and Helena
- **Denomination:** Orthodox
- **Architectural style:** eclectic
- **Historical period:** 1898–1901

## Frequently asked questions about Amzei Church

**How long does a visit to Amzei Church take?**

A visit to Amzei Church takes about 20 min (the exterior and the interior).

**Can you visit Amzei Church with kids?**

Yes, Amzei Church is suitable for children (quiet place, no play area).

**Where can I park at Amzei Church?**

There is paid parking at Amzei Church (central area, paid zone). The church has no car park of its own for visitors. On the streets around Amzei Square you park in the paid zones (parking meter or app), where spaces fill up quickly.

**How do I get to Amzei Church?**

Amzei Church is located at 12 Strada Biserica Amzei, București. By car: the church is on Strada Biserica Amzei, at the corner with Strada General Christian Tell, in a central area with traffic and few parking spaces; the simplest is to leave the car in a nearby car park and walk. Public transport: the nearest metro station is Piața Romană (M2), ~550 m on foot.

**When is the best time to visit Amzei Church?**

The best season for Amzei Church: All year round (good light around midday).

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Last updated: 26 October 2026
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