New St George Church
About New St George Church
New St George Church stands in Sfântul Gheorghe Square, at the edge of the Old Town, where Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard meets the Lipscani area. It was built in 1705–1707 by the prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, on the site of an older church, and consecrated on 29 June 1707, in the presence of the princely family and several patriarchs. It is called "New" to tell it apart from Old St George, a foundation of the 15th century. It is the prince's last foundation.
The church came through the earthquakes of 1802 and 1838, and the fire of 1847 burned the inn and the buildings around it. It was rebuilt in 1851–1855 to the plans of the architect Xavier Villacrosse, then restored in the second half of the 20th century, with the participation of the architect Ștefan Balș, towards its Brâncoveanu appearance. The painting was redone in fresco, in stages, from 1998 to 2011.
In the founder's crypt lies the tomb of Constantin Brâncoveanu, executed in Constantinople in 1714 and canonised in 1992; his relics, taken out in 2014, are kept in a reliquary in the church. The relics of his wife, Maria (Marica), canonised in 2025, are here as well.
What you can see
The entrance is through an open porch on twelve stone columns with floral capitals, set on a carved parapet. Under the arches you can see the frescoes of the porch, and on the façade above, an icon in mosaic. Inside are the Brâncoveanu iconostasis of carved and gilded wood, the wall paintings and, on the right of the nave, in an oak canopy, the reliquary with the right hand of Saint Nicholas, given to the church in 1599 by Michael the Brave and Lady Stanca. In front of the church stand the statue of Constantin Brâncoveanu, by Oscar Han, and the Kilometre Zero monument.
Good to know
The church is in active use, with regular services; visit without disturbing the service, in decent dress.
Information verified on 26 October 2026.
- The porch on twelve stone columns, with floral capitals and a carved parapet.
- The frescoes in the porch and inside, redone between 1998 and 2011.
- The Brâncoveanu iconostasis of carved and gilded wood.
- The right hand of Saint Nicholas, given to the church in 1599, in an oak canopy.
- The statue of Constantin Brâncoveanu and the Kilometre Zero monument in front of the church.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the church is in Sfântul Gheorghe Square, where Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard meets the Lipscani area, in central Bucharest, with heavy traffic; the simplest is to leave the car in a nearby car park and walk.
Public transport: the nearest metro station is Universitate (M2), ~500 m on foot; Piața Unirii (M1, M2, M3) is ~600 m away. From Gara de Nord you can come by metro or by taxi/app.
- Where to park
The church has no car park for visitors. In the area you park in the paid zones on the surrounding streets or in the paid car parks nearby, 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
open porch · steps at the entrance · cafés and restaurants in the Old Town, a few steps away · good mobile signal
Frequently asked questions about New St George Church
- What are the opening hours of New St George Church?
- Opening hours at New St George Church: Monday–Tuesday 08:30 – 19:30, Wednesday 08:30 – 20:00, Thursday 08:30 – 19:30, Friday 07:00 – 20:30, Saturday 08:30 – 18:00, Sunday 08:00 – 18:00. Open daily: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30–19:30, Wednesday 8:30–20:00, Friday 7:00–20:30, Saturday 8:30–18:00, Sunday 8:00–18:00. On feast days and for special services the hours may change.
- How long does a visit to New St George Church take?
- A visit to New St George Church takes about 30 min (the porch and the interior).
- Can you visit New St George Church with kids?
- Yes, New St George Church is suitable for children (quiet place, no play area).
- Where can I park at New St George Church?
- There is paid parking at New St George Church (central area, paid zone). The church has no car park for visitors. In the area you park in the paid zones on the surrounding streets or in the paid car parks nearby, where spaces fill up quickly.
- How do I get to New St George Church?
- New St George Church is located at 6 Strada Cavafii Vechi, Sfântul Gheorghe Square, București. By car: the church is in Sfântul Gheorghe Square, where Ion C. Brătianu Boulevard meets the Lipscani area, in central Bucharest, with heavy traffic; the simplest is to leave the car in a nearby car park and walk. Public transport: the nearest metro station is Universitate (M2), ~500 m on foot; Piața Unirii (M1, M2, M3) is ~600 m away. From Gara de Nord you can come by metro or by taxi/app.
- When is the best time to visit New St George Church?
- The best season for New St George Church: All year round (open all year).
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