The Romanian Athenaeum: A Cultural Gem of Bucharest

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere in Ilfov, take the A1 highway towards Bucharest. Follow the signs for Bucharest and merge onto the DN1 road. Continue straight until you reach the city center. Once in the city, follow the signs for Calea Victoriei. Turn onto Strada Benjamin Franklin. The Romanian Athenaeum will be on your right at address 1, Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, București 030167. Parking may be available on nearby streets but check for any parking fees that may apply.

• Public Transportation - Metro

  To reach The Romanian Athenaeum using the metro, find your way to a nearby metro station in Ilfov, such as Aurel Vlaicu or Pipera. Take Metro Line M2 (the blue line) towards Berceni. Change at the Piata Victoriei station. From there, transfer to Metro Line M1 (the yellow line) towards Dristor 2. Get off at the Universitate station. Walk approximately 10 minutes to The Romanian Athenaeum by heading southwest on Bulevardul Nicolae Balcescu, then turning onto Strada Benjamin Franklin. The total cost for a single metro ticket is approximately 3.5 LEI.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, check local bus schedules for routes departing from Ilfov. You can take bus line 783 directly to the city center. Get off at the stop named 'Piața Universității.' From there, The Romanian Athenaeum is about a 10-minute walk. Head south on Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta and turn onto Strada Benjamin Franklin. The single bus fare is approximately 3.5 LEI.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a direct and convenient option, consider using a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Bolt. Simply input 'The Romanian Athenaeum' or the address '1, Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, București 030167' as your destination. Fares may vary depending on traffic and your starting location in Ilfov, but expect to pay around 40-70 LEI for a ride from central Ilfov to the venue.