The “Amiral Vasile Urseanu” Astronomical Observatory, located at 21 Lascăr Catargiu Boulevard, Sector 1, is the only observatory in Bucharest permanently open to the public. Built with a classical dome and equipped with the original Zeiss telescope, it offers both historical exhibitions and real stargazing experiences. The atmosphere here is not overly formal — it invites visitors to look at the sky, to reflect, and to engage with astronomy in a direct way. On clear nights, guests can go up to the terrace for telescope observations, seeing the Moon, planets, and constellations with their own eyes — an experience that feels far more vivid than photographs.
Visiting hours & practical details
- Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 14:00 – 22:00
- Last entry: 21:00 | Exhibition closes at 21:30
- Closed on Sunday and Monday
- Astronomical observations begin at nightfall if the sky is clear. Access to the terrace is organized at regular 30-minute intervals (longer if it’s crowded).
The Observatory is located between Piața Romană and Piața Victoriei, and can be reached by the following public transport:
- Bus 381 – Orlando stop
- Metro – Piața Romană or Piața Victoriei stations
- Practically any line that goes to Piața Victoriei or Piața Romană
Tickets & fees
- Standard ticket: 14 lei
- Reduced ticket (students, pupils, pensioners): 7 lei
- Free admission: children under 7 years old
- Professional photography fee: 61 lei / m² / hour
