Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)
About Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)
Piața Constituției, Constitution Square, is the vast esplanade in front of the Palace of the Parliament, open towards Bulevardul Unirii, which starts here and runs to Piața Unirii, and crossed by Bulevardul Libertății. It took shape in the 1980s, as the centre of the capital was remodelled, as the ceremonial front of the building. Seen from one end to the other, the square is a broad plateau with flagpoles and rows of colonnaded blocks along its sides, and the boulevard disappears into the distance.
Over the years the esplanade has hosted concerts for tens of thousands of people, among them Bon Jovi (July 2011) and Iron Maiden (July 2013). In the 2010s the Bucharest City Hall also organised the big New Year's Eve concert here, with tens of thousands of participants.
The Bucharest Christmas Market
In winter the square hosts the Bucharest Christmas Market, organised by the Bucharest City Hall. It usually opens at the end of November and runs until the end of December, and entry is free. For the 2026 edition, the Bucharest City Hall has announced the opening on 27 November, for one month, with 133 stalls, a 30 m tree and a panoramic wheel. Recent editions have had more than 120 wooden stalls with handicrafts, food and hot drinks, a tree about 30 metres tall, a panoramic wheel, Santa's House and a stage with carols, folk ensembles and concerts. Bucharest has other Christmas markets too in recent editions, for example in Piața Universității and in Drumul Taberei Park (West Side).
What you can see
The rest of the year the square is mostly a place to look around and walk across: the view down Bulevardul Unirii, the esplanade with its three flagpoles and the front of the Palace of the Parliament seen head-on. At the edge stands a street clock with the inscription "Parlament".
Good to know
When a stage or stalls are put up for a concert or for the market, part of the esplanade is fenced off and traffic around it is restricted. The entrance to the Palace of the Parliament is not from the square but on Strada Izvor.
- The view down Bulevardul Unirii, seen from the end of the square, between two rows of colonnaded blocks.
- The front of the Palace of the Parliament, seen head-on from the esplanade.
- The Bucharest Christmas Market, with a tall tree, a panoramic wheel and Santa's House, from the end of November to the end of December.
- The street clock with the inscription "Parlament" at the edge of the esplanade.
- The venue of the Bon Jovi (2011) and Iron Maiden (2013) concerts and of the New Year's Eve concerts of the early 2010s.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the square is in central Bucharest, ~3 km from Gara de Nord and ~2 km from Piața Unirii, along Bulevardul Unirii. On concert or market days traffic around the square is restricted.
Public transport: the nearest metro stations are Izvor, ~10 minutes on foot through Izvor Park, and Piața Unirii, ~15 minutes along Bulevardul Unirii. Several bus and tram lines run along the surrounding boulevards.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the square and to the Christmas Market is free, as is Santa's House; the products at the stalls, food and some attractions, such as the panoramic wheel or the carousel, are paid separately.
- Rules
The square is an open public space. On concert or market days access and traffic around it may be restricted. Flying a drone over central Bucharest requires permits.
- Facilities
During the market: stalls with food and hot drinks, a stage, a panoramic wheel, a carousel · a wide paved space with no shade
Frequently asked questions about Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)
How much is a ticket to Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)?
Admission to Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) is free (also at the Christmas market). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)?
Opening hours at Constitution Square (Piața Constituției): daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) take?
A visit to Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) takes about 30 min (longer at the Christmas market).
Can you visit Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) with kids?
Yes, Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) is suitable for children (Santa's House, in winter).
How do I get to Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)?
Constitution Square (Piața Constituției) is located at Piața Constituției, București. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Constitution Square (Piața Constituției)?
The best season for Constitution Square (Piața Constituției): All year round (Christmas market in winter).
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