# Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi

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> The princely court built by Constantin Brâncoveanu in 1698 for his eldest son, with a loggia-fronted palace, walled courtyards and restored gardens, ~50 km from Bucharest.

**At a glance:** Castles and palaces in Potlogi, Dâmbovița County. Opening hours: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 18:30. Ticket: 30 lei. The visit takes 1 – 1½ hours. Information verified on 30 September 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 18:30 — Summer hours (from late March to late October), last ticket at 18:00. Winter hours: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00, last ticket at 16:30. Closed on Mondays. The switch to winter hours is announced on the website (in 2025 it was on 26 October). The complex's museums also open on public holidays.
- **Ticket:** 30 lei — reduced 15 lei
- **Visit duration:** 1 – 1½ hours — palace, courtyards and gardens
- **With kids:** Yes — walled courtyards, big gardens
- **Best season:** April – October — gardens at their best in summer
- **Address:** Strada Constantin Brâncoveanu 63, Potlogi, Dâmbovița County
- **Coordinates:** 44.5643, 25.5881
- **Phone:** +40 755 074 026
- **Website:** https://muzee-dambovitene.ro/muzee/ansamblul-brancovenesc-potlogi/
- **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansamblul_Palatului_Br%C3%A2ncovenesc_din_Potlogi
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18537449
- **Categories:** [Castles and palaces](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/castele-si-palate), [Museums and memorial houses](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/muzee-si-case-memoriale)

## About Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi

The palace at Potlogi is one of the oldest surviving residences in the Brâncovenesc style. Constantin Brâncoveanu built it from the ground up in 1698, the tenth year of his reign, for his eldest son Constantin, the presumed heir to the throne. The Cyrillic foundation inscription on the south front, with the Wallachian eagle, records the founding, and the works were overseen by the court official Mihai Corbeanu. The church of Saint Demetrius next door is older: the prince built it in 1683, while he was still grand spatharios.

After Brâncoveanu was executed in 1714, the court was looted by the Ottomans, who were searching for the prince's wealth, and entered a long decline: the outbuildings fell into ruin one by one, and consolidation work begun after 1950 was halted in the late 1970s. Rescue came only with an EU-funded project: between 2011 and 2015 the palace was restored and some of the courtyard buildings were rebuilt in the form they had in Brâncoveanu's day. The ensemble was inaugurated in November 2015 and is run by the "Curtea Domnească" National Museum Complex in Târgoviște.

Unlike Mogoșoaia, Potlogi is far quieter: an estate of almost three hectares in a lowland village, where you can see at your own pace what a Wallachian princely court looked like around 1700.

### What you can see

The rectangular enclosure is divided into three courtyards separated by walls and porticoed buildings: the reception court, almost square, running from the gate to the south front of the palace; the servants' court, with the kitchen, the carriage house and the servants' quarters; and the gardens behind the palace, stretching north towards the Sabar meadows.

The palace has a cellar, a ground floor and an upper floor. You climb the monumental staircase to the carved stone loggia, then walk through the upper-floor rooms — the banqueting hall, the throne room, the princess's and prince's chambers, the treasury room — with lunette vaults and floral stucco work still on the walls. The permanent exhibition shows period pieces, and the cellar, with four vaulted bays resting on a central pillar, is open too; from there a hiding place led up to the treasury room and a vaulted passage ran outside, still intact today.

### Good to know

The ensemble is closed on Mondays. Guided tours are available only on request, booked by phone two days ahead; groups of more than 10 people get them free.

## Don't miss

- The 1698 foundation inscription on the south front, with the Wallachian eagle and the founder's name.
- The carved stone loggia at the top of the monumental staircase.
- The cellar, vaulted in four domes on a central pillar, preserved from Brâncoveanu's time.
- The floral stucco work and lunette vaults in the upper-floor rooms.
- The church of Saint Demetrius, built by Brâncoveanu in 1683, right next to the palace enclosure.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** from Bucharest take the A1 motorway towards Pitești to the Potlogi exit (around km 37), then drive ~7 km on the DJ711A to the centre of the village; ~50 km in all, under an hour. The palace is on the main street, next to the church. From the north, Potlogi is ~16 km from Titu.

**Public transport:** we found no confirmed direct connection from Bucharest or Târgoviște; the easiest option is the train to Titu, then a taxi (~16 km).

### Where to park

The ensemble has a purpose-built car park, laid out during the restoration, south of the enclosure next to the county road.

### Fees & discounts

Adults 30 lei; pupils, students and pensioners 15 lei. Pre-school children, children in care and people with disabilities enter free; under-30s with a Euro<26 card enter free on the 26th of every month. Guided tours on request: 25 lei/hour for one person, 50 lei/hour for a group of up to 9, free for groups of more than 10. Pass for the county's museums 60 lei. Professional photography 50 lei/hour/camera, amateur filming 45 lei/hour/camera.

### Rules

Guided tours must be booked two days ahead on 0245 613 946. Flash photography and lighting equipment are not allowed; photos and videos are subject to the posted fee and for personal use only. Animals are not allowed in the museum, except guide dogs. Bicycles and large luggage are not allowed; pushchairs and wheelchairs are. Eating and drinking are not permitted in the exhibition spaces.

### Facilities

purpose-built car park · guided tours on request, by booking · educational workshops for children · stairs inside the palace, level courtyards and gardens

## Details

- **Construction period:** 1698
- **Architectural style:** Brâncovenesc
- **Founder:** Constantin Brâncoveanu
- **Collection type:** Brâncoveanu era
- **Guided tour:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi

**How much is a ticket to Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi?**

A ticket to Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi costs 30 lei (reduced 15 lei). Adults 30 lei; pupils, students and pensioners 15 lei. Pre-school children, children in care and people with disabilities enter free; under-30s with a Euro<26 card enter free on the 26th of every month. Guided tours on request: 25 lei/hour for one person, 50 lei/hour for a group of up to 9, free for groups of more than 10. Pass for the county's museums 60 lei. Professional photography 50 lei/hour/camera, amateur filming 45 lei/hour/camera.

**What are the opening hours of Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi?**

Opening hours at Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi: Monday closed, Tuesday–Sunday 09:00 – 18:30. Summer hours (from late March to late October), last ticket at 18:00. Winter hours: Tuesday–Sunday 09:00–17:00, last ticket at 16:30. Closed on Mondays. The switch to winter hours is announced on the website (in 2025 it was on 26 October). The complex's museums also open on public holidays.

**How long does a visit to Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi take?**

A visit to Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi takes about 1 – 1½ hours (palace, courtyards and gardens).

**Can you visit Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi with kids?**

Yes, Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi is suitable for children (walled courtyards, big gardens).

**How do I get to Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi?**

Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi is located at Strada Constantin Brâncoveanu 63, Potlogi, Dâmbovița County. By car: from Bucharest take the A1 motorway towards Pitești to the Potlogi exit (around km 37), then drive ~7 km on the DJ711A to the centre of the village; ~50 km in all, under an hour. The palace is on the main street, next to the church. From the north, Potlogi is ~16 km from Titu. Public transport: we found no confirmed direct connection from Bucharest or Târgoviște; the easiest option is the train to Titu, then a taxi (~16 km).

**When is the best time to visit Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi?**

The best season for Brâncoveanu Palace in Potlogi: April – October (gardens at their best in summer).

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