Mogoșoaia Palace
Mogoșoaia, Romania
A Brâncoveanu-style palace with pale walls and an open loggia, set beside a lake in a park just north of Bucharest. An easy half-day outing; the grounds are good for a walk after the visit.
Mogoșoaia Palace stands about 10 km from Bucharest on the shore of a lake. Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu had it built between 1698 and 1702. The building combines Renaissance and Baroque elements; its most striking feature is the Venetian-style loggia with three arches on the upper floor, looking out over the water. In the 18th century the Ottomans destroyed parts of its decoration. The palace later belonged to the Bibescu family, was nationalised after 1945 and has been a museum since 1957.
The estate includes an English-style park with Italian-style gardens, the St George Chapel of 1688 and the Bibescu family vault, where Elisabeth Bibesco is buried. Allow half a day for the palace and park. It is best to check opening times and access to the interior in advance; the park is also pleasant for a stroll.
- Nearest town
- Mogoșoaia, Romania
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.5278, 25.9958
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Romania: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Casa AlbaCampsite8 km from Mogoșoaia Palace
- Camping București BelvedereCampsite17 km from Mogoșoaia PalaceTentsCaravansToilets
All campsites in Romania · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mogoșoaia Palace?
Mogoșoaia Palace is in Mogoșoaia, Romania, at GPS 44.5278, 25.9958. It is about 14 km from Bucharest.
Can you camp near Mogoșoaia Palace?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Casa Alba, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Mogoșoaia Palace?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum (9 km), Palace of the Parliament (13 km), Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo (90 km) and Peleș Castle (99 km).
When is the best time to visit Mogoșoaia Palace?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)