It is a category A listed monument and holds 4.5 on Google from more than 1,800 reviews.
About the place
The palace was built between 1833 and 1835 for the high official Costache Suțu, to plans by the Viennese architects Conrad Schwink and Johann Veit, in the Neo-Gothic style. In 1862 the sculptor Karl Storck remodelled the interior and added the monumental two-armed staircase, facing a mirror brought from Murano that doubles the perspective. In the second half of the 19th century the first ball of the year was held here every February.
Since 1959 the palace has housed the Bucharest Municipal Museum. The permanent exhibition 'Timpul Orașului' tells the city's history through objects from archaeological digs, donations and purchases, and the museum also stages temporary exhibitions. It holds 4.5 on Google from more than 1,800 reviews.
Good to know
- The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; last entry is at 17:30.
- Guided tours in Romanian are booked by e-mail at least 5 working days ahead, for groups of at least 15 people.
- Universitate metro station is right next to the palace, and the Russian Church with its gilded domes is about 110 m away.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10–18 |
| Thursday | 10–18 |
| Friday | 10–18 |
| Saturday | 10–18 |
| Sunday | 10–18 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.