The Universul Palace, located in the center of Bucharest, is a historical building of great importance, originally known as the headquarters of the "Universul" newspaper, one of the most influential newspapers in interwar Romania. Built between 1926 and 1930, the palace impresses with its neoclassical architecture and elaborate ornamental details, reflecting the elegance and style of the period in which it was built.
After the "Universul" newspaper was disbanded during the communist period, the palace housed the editorial and printing offices of "Informația Bucureștiului" and, after 1989, for about 10 years, the "Libertatea" newspaper. The building has undergone a series of changes and renovations, and today, the Universul Palace has been reborn as a cultural and creative hub, hosting various offices, co-working spaces, art galleries and cafes, attracting a vibrant community of young professionals and artists.
Although not a historical monument, the 14,000 square meter, 7-storey high building is not only an outstanding example of architecture but also a symbol of urban transformation. The Universul Palace continues to be a landmark in Bucharest's cultural landscape, combining tradition with modernity and offering a dynamic and innovative space for cultural and social activities.
Spanning 7 levels, we find today:
- The basement, with independent theater and wine-bar Apollo111 (800 m2, 127 seats, professional cinema projection. The first performance took place on November 25 2016).
- Ground floor with designer shop Adelina Ivan, Beans & Dots café, Hub with free lancers
- Et. 1, with the Project Lounge, Fix cocktailbar, Linotip dance hall, Startrek recording studio
- Et. 2, installation engineers and architects offices
- Et. 3, Cumulus group of architects and BBDO advertising agency
- Et. 4, Graffiti /BBDO/ Momentum
- Et. 5, Tuio
Visitor information:
Address: 23-25 Ion Brezoianu Street
How to get to the Universe Palace:
- Bus: 104, 123, 178, 205, 385, 311, N110, N115, 368
- Metro: M3 and M1 (Izvor)
- Trolleybus: 61, 66, 69, 85, 70
