Stavropoleos Church is one of the most remarkable and significant religious buildings in Bucharest. 

With a history of over 300 years, the Stavropoleos Orthodox Church is included in the List of Historical Monuments in Romania. It was built in 1724, during the reign of Nicolae Mavrocordat, and is dedicated to St. Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

Renowned for its unique architecture, the Stavropoleos Church is built in the Brancovan style and combines Byzantine, Greek and oriental elements. The façade is decorated with a wealth of stone carvings and stuccowork, reflecting the refinement and craftsmanship of the craftsmen of the time.

The name Stavropoleos is the Romanian form of the Greek word Stauropolis, which translates as 'City of the Cross'. Within the church there is a library housing valuable manuscripts and old books, and it was an important cultural center for theological and humanistic studies in the past.

Interestingly, the Stavropoleos Church sings differently than in most churches in Romania. Different, but not other than traditional church music. Stavropoleos plays Byzantine music. Specialists sometimes call it neo-Byzantine or Byzantine tradition, in order to avoid controversies related to the Byzantine Empire.

Visitor information: Admission is free

Address: 4 Stavropoleos Street. 

The following transit lines have routes that go close to Stavropoleos Monastery:

Bus: 104, 205, 381, 385, 323, N102, N103, N106, N108, N109, N110, N115, 123,605

Metro: M1, M2, M3 (Unirii Square)

Tram: 21 (St. Gheorghe Square)

Trolleybus: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85

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