Revolution Square, Bucharest Plaza

Address: Revolution Square (Piața Revoluției), Bucharest, Romania

Revolution Square is a prominent public square in central Bucharest, Romania, known for its role in the 1989 events that ended communist rule in the country.

The square was the stage for major mass protests in December 1989; a large rally and speeches from the Central Committee building are among the most significant moments associated with the site. The area’s buildings have since been repurposed for cultural and civic uses, including the Royal Palace as an art museum.

Revolution Square sits on Calea Victoriei in central Bucharest, within the historic core of the city and accessible from major city arteries and public transport.

• 1989 Revolution: The square was the focal point of Romania’s 1989 uprising and is marked by memorials and plaques relating to those events.

What to See#

• Central Committee building: The former Central Committee building that faced the square and from whose balcony a mass rally by Nicolae Ceaușescu took place in December 1989; the building is a key landmark in the square.
• Royal Palace / National Museum of Art: The Royal Palace building on the square’s edge, now housing the National Museum of Art, which overlooks the open space and contributed to its historical role as a civic centre.

Revolution Square (Piața Revoluției) is in central Bucharest, near the University area. It is easily reached by Bucharest Metro (Universitate station on Line M2) and numerous tram and bus lines; it is a short walk from the city centre.

• Visit the square around mid-day to see the building facades and the spot where crowds gathered during the 1989 protests.
• Combine a visit with the nearby Romanian Athenaeum and University Square to trace the chain of late-20th-century events in Bucharest.
• Be mindful when photographing on-site plaques and memorials - some still evoke strong local feelings.