About Romanian Athenaeum

A magnificent ornately carved beautiful concert hall that is centrally located. This is home to George Enescu Philharmonic and the George Enescu Annual International Music Festival. The George Enescu Philharmonic offers a wide array of classical-music concerts from September to May as also a number of one-off musical shows and spectacles throughout the year. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece and is full of mesmerizing carvings. A must see on every traveler's to-see list., it will be good if one can get a guided tour of the building. Also, enjoy day trips and private walks for a low price.

Must See

  • A grand porch
  •  Magnificent facade
  •  Doric pillars greeting you at the entrance
  •  Baroque cupola
  • The ostentatious lobby
  •  Gold leaf plated ceiling
  •  Patterned marble floor
  • The spiral stairways
  • Elegant balconies
  • The ornate concert hall in the centre of the city
  •  George Enescu Annual International Music Festival
  •  Enjoy the intricate frescos adorning the beautiful neoclassical structure. 

How to reach

This is in the city center. Located close to Revolution Square, it is near major public transport links.

The Piata Romana and Universitate Metro Stations are about a 10-minute walk away.

A short walk away is the Cismigui Gardens and the National Museum of Art.

Tips

  • Well worth a visit with the beautiful facade and interiors
  • Today, it’s home to the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and normally only open during concerts
  • The main attraction is the room with frescoes of Romanian history from ancient times to the 19th century
  • A haven for classical music lovers
  •  There are a few restaurants on the streets behind the Ateneul where you can get a quick meal beforehand
  • Do try the symphonic concerts at the Ateneul. Tickets cost 70 Lei and can be bought at the ticket office which is to the left of the entrance of the building
  • You can find the program of concerts online or on posters outside the building
  •  if you want a dose of culture, check this out
  • You can admire the most beautiful concert stage in Romania, plus a circular fresco that tells the history of the country for a period of about 2000 years.

Visit Time

Sunday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour 30 minutes

 

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Weather

Heavy Intensity Rain 1.28°C

 

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