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Palace of Culture

Tourist attraction Museum Castle

One of the Best Places To Visits in Iaşi


Address

Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt 1, Iași 700028, Romania

Website

palatulculturii.ro

Contact

+40 232 275 979

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (14.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Daniel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very impressed. Outstanding. Great place to visit with interesting museums. Some unique antic artifacts. The city is also cleaner than Bucharest. The people are great.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrei O. 1 year ago on Google
    The building is simply breathtaking, from the outside and inside. Inside are a couple of museums, and lots of presentations and cultural things happen one after the other. Definitely the centre piece of Iasi, everyone should visit it if they come here.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina Martha M. 1 year ago on Google • 408 reviews
    Very large and beautifully maintained building, inside and out. Many interesting exhibitions for students and adults. In vacations it’s free of charge for students. I missed the tour to visit the Clock Tower, because there are few places and they are sold at opening time, 10 AM. No tickets are sold online for this tour. Visited October 2022

  • 5/5 Mircea Constantin T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a must to visit this attraction if you're in Iasi. It's full of history and architectural greatness. It's now part of a bigger attraction, one of the best, beautiful mall in Romania and Europe. I really enjoyed!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudiu 2 years ago on Google
    The symbol of the capital of Moldova, you are unlikely to miss this gem, recently restored to it's previous glory both on the outside and the inside. There are four museums inside and several other events are constantly organized either within its walls or in front of it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luly I. 6 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Too beautiful to describe. The museums are great for both children and adults alike. You can easily spend an entire day here . The mall and food are conveniently located right next to the palace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sorin A. 4 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    Nice place to visit. 4 museums inside. Good place to spend few hrs.

  • 5/5 Sigitas B. 2 years ago on Google
    Majestic design, kept secret of Iasi. Happy to see in real.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregg W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really impressive building with a lot of history. We got a guide which enriched the experience. Lovely garden at the rear and inside needs to be seen to be believed. If you visit Iasi it really has to be the first place you visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica Deica M. 1 year ago on Google
    Big, well worth a visit as it has different rooms nicely designed with historic pictures and items, some pf them really old, other newer which can be recognised by some. Our visit was done on a Sunday afternoon, it took around 2 hours and it entertained even a 4 year old, so if you're in Iasi, it's a must do on your list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nania I. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe the "must see" in Iasi/Moldova. Parking is not free. I sugest to buy a full ticket to enjoy all. Still it's not ok that if you are not part of a group you will not experience a full tourist visit : tv's are closed - I mean why do they exist there if closed? The staff don't interact/ turn on the music machines (science part) if you are not in a big group.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madalin C. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing experience, I was not really expecting such thing. All the four museums are worth visiting and the staff was lovely. Very impressed overall!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zaharia A. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice place to visit with uncommon items and interesting tours. A place were childre will be able to see and explore different parts of the Moldavian history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit, multiple museums inside it. People are very friendly and nice and helped with indications and advices. You can get souvenir coins from machines at a vert good price (10 lei)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia Maria D. 4 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful building to see in Iasi. Inside-out it's outstanding.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gigi R. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the main attractions in Iași, a must visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Florin G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very very nice I did not expect. So yes. You say it's a palace in Germany, France you can't believe we have something like that (Original) Foarte foarte frumos nu ma așteptam. Asa da. Zici ca e un palat din Germania, Franța nu-ți vine sa crezi ca avem și noi așa ceva
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 V. F. 7 months ago on Google
    Some of the exhibitions have only the temporary parts, not the main part (history). I have read in Internet about Cucuteni culture but it was not possible to watch it. It is disappointing that nobody tells you this in advance and you pay the whole price. Not fair. The informations are scarce and some whole texts only in Romanian.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Beautiful inside and out! Well worth the walk and the time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anca E. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive arhitecture. You have to see it, at least one time in your life. The museums that are inside are quite cool too, the Art Museum its totally worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 משה �. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice palace from the outside. Inside less impressive, nice marble sculptures and marble walls.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R R. 4 months ago on Google • 95 reviews
    Visit the clock in the tower plus museum of art and other subjects. You will spend approximately 2hours and from there you walk to the historic center and you are passing by many important POIs plus buildings and churches

  • 5/5 Sergii N. 3 months ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    Very nice place at a reasonable price. 4 different museums inside plus the tower with a clock, unfortunately, tower guide did not speak English, but nowadays ith technologies, it's not a big problem.

  • 5/5 Kateryna V. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    The palace is amazing any period of time of the year and day ☺️ you must see it once you are in Iași.

  • 5/5 Stef A. 6 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    The Palace of Culture in Iasi stands as a testament to history, culture, and architectural grandeur. This iconic landmark has etched its presence onto the city's skyline, and as I had the privilege of exploring its corridors and chambers, I was entranced by the blend of artistic mastery and historical significance it embodies. It is a true gem that stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and artistic legacy. Its architectural beauty, historical significance, and cultural offerings make it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. As I walked through its halls and explored its museums, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of reverence for the past and gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of its living history.

  • 5/5 Delta The G. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Stunning building. As the city's main point of interest, residing in the center of the city, it's a true masterpiece. What to do: • visit the museums (the castle hosts 4) • explore the interior • the palace is neighboured by the largest shopping center in the region, restaurants, and a garden for leisure, providing many options for spending your time in the area

  • 4/5 Gianluca M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice palace (did not visit the museum inside) It is well presented after a boulevard from which you can see it in distance. The architecture looks like gothic and empire style, remembering something of french castles too. Around 300 windows shine under the sunny days to make it nicer!

  • 5/5 Bordei V. 3 years ago on Google
    Supeeer!

  • 5/5 Vasile E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb!!! (Original) Superb!!!

  • 5/5 Nora D. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful inside-out, filled with stories, majestic rooms and impressive details.

  • 5/5 Banc A. 2 years ago on Google
    Art, history, science and ethnographic museums. All in one place! Loved it!

  • 4/5 Jenel E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb Palace (Original) Superb Palatul

  • 4/5 Paula Andreea S. 2 years ago on Google
    This building it’s very huge and beautiful. The outdoor garden is very nicely arranged. People can relax on the grass or on the bench. You can see there statue with one of the most important people from Roumanian history Stefan cel Mare. Has a beautiful view because it’s a tall place.

  • 5/5 ruxandra b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Iasi (Original) Iasi

  • 5/5 Dumitru Furnea (. 2 years ago on Google
    A unique place, almost fully restored to its original image. A few things to visit, not necessarily related to its historic origins. Everything can be visited very quickly or maximum 3 hours if you're really keen to read all the information that is provided... It's a must for a tour of the city.

  • 5/5 Daniel I. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum! The history is in its place! Visit all the exhibitions, including Cucuteni and the technology section. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Laurentiu N. 1 year ago on Google
    A very interesting building and a place to visit different museums. One the places that must be visited.

  • 5/5 Marian Sebastian F. 10 months ago on Google
    Discovering the Romanian culture is something that even a romanian person like me enjoyed. It's divided in four different museums to see and you'll be thrilled for each one of them. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Cello 10 months ago on Google
    Fee to enter is 13£ per adult. Looks nice and well maintained. I don’t see though anything worth the visit inside.

  • 5/5 Paul Cristian O. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful palace with a few museums to visit. I only visited the history but it was worthwile

  • 5/5 Ilya K. 11 months ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit in Iasi. You have a few free areas to visit in the palace + four museums with tickets. Placed in the center, near the palace mall

  • 5/5 Rodislav M. 1 year ago on Google
    Clearly the most magnificent building in Iași, no walls, pure beauty. Plenty of walking space around, perfect for spending time around and enjoying the life.

  • 5/5 Linda B. 8 months ago on Google
    It was a nice experience. Exhibits were well organized and all the staff was very hospitable. Clean restrooms. Beautiful gardens and very well kept. Took great photos but they are on another phone so will update at a later time.

  • 5/5 Ben S. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice building. Has 4 museums inside. There was a light show outside in August but I don’t think that’s usual.

  • 3/5 Jeki S. 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful outside, modest inside! The interior architecture is not impressive at all. The offered museums are also very modest in their collections. Even the paintings museums has mostly obscure paintings. Many rooms (throughout the entire palace) are closed. So, only if you intend to run off the outside weather, this is an acceptable choice 🙂.

  • 5/5 Victor V. 5 months ago on Google
    Really nice and modern, beautiful laid out with a lot of information avaible in romanian and english ! A must if you like history and culture !

  • 5/5 Alex x. 5 months ago on Google
    This should be on top of the list when visiting Iasi. It has 4 museums, and you should also buy the ticket for the clock tower. We had such a nice time, we definitely recommend this as the 1st thing to vidit in Iasi

  • 5/5 Florin C. 3 years ago on Google
    Super, 👍

  • 5/5 cata l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You must visit (Original) Trebuie neapărat vizitat

  • 5/5 roxana p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clean, beautiful, beautiful !! (Original) Foarte curat, frumos, frumos!!

  • 5/5 Giulia I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was cool (Original) A fost fain

  • 5/5 Cristi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow

  • 4/5 Petriu C. 3 years ago on Google
    Istoric site, landmark for the city

  • 5/5 Gabriel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A tourist destination not to be missed! (Original) Un obiectiv turistic de neratat!

  • 5/5 Maria Rodica A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked very much. I've been wanting to get there for a long time. The building itself is very beautiful, grand .. imposing, impressive !! Superb interior .. Superb columns and stained glass .. Then each room had a destination ... Voivodes' Hall .. Henri Coanda Hall .. Art Museum .. And other museums .. I liked what I saw and I recommend .. At least once in my life..I admit, due to the pandemic I had to limit myself and although the Covid conditions were respected, there is this fear. In my opinion, the Palace of Culture is the emblem of Iasi. (Original) Mi a placut foarte mult. Imi doream de mult timp sa ajung acolo. Clădirea in sine este foarte frumoasa, grandioasă.. impunătoare, impresionanta!! Interiorul superb.. Coloanele si vitraliile superbe.. Apoi fiecare încăpere avea o destinatie... Sala voievozilor.. Sala Henri Coandă.. Muzeul de arta.. Si altele muzee.. Mi a placut ce am vazut si va recomand.. Macar o data in viata..recunosc, din cauza pandemiei a trebuit sa ma limitez si desi condițiile Covid erau respectate, exista aceast teama. Palatul culturii este dupa părerea mea emblema Iasului.

  • 5/5 Armanu R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful buildings in Romania. There are 4 museums in the building ... in about 2 hours you can easily see all 4 of them. (Original) Una din cele mai frumoase clădiri din România. În clădire se găsesc 4 muzee...în jur de 2 ore le vezi pe toate 4 lejer.

  • 4/5 Marcel G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place!

  • 5/5 eugen s. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place!

  • 1/5 Nelu M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) On 13.10.2020 I could not visit the tower of the Palace of Culture due to the lack of a guide. The tower can only be visited every two weeks. (Original) Pe 13.10.2020 nu am putut vizita turnul Palatului Culturii datorită lipsei ghidului. Turnul poate fi vizitat doar din două în două săptămâni.

  • 5/5 Syefan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Slick (Original) Smecher

  • 5/5 תומר �. 3 years ago on Google
    יד 2 של שנינו נוף הגליל תכנון במכולת צפון 2 מכונית הכי טובה בעולם טובה

  • 5/5 Alexandru M. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb building and full of significance for the history of Romania.

  • 5/5 Adrian G. 3 years ago on Google
    The Palace of Culture (Palatul Culturii) is an edifice located in Iași, Romania. The building served as Administrative and Justice Palace until 1955, when its destination was changed, being assigned to the four museums nowadays united under the name of Moldavia National Museum Complex. Also, the building houses the Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Centre, and hosts various exhibitions and other events. Located in the perimeter of the mediaeval Princely Court of Moldavia (from 1434), the construction was conceived as a rebuilding and expansion project of the former Princely Palace of Moldavia, dated to the time of Prince Alexandru Moruzi (1803–1806, architect Johan Freywald), and renovated by Prince Mihail Sturdza (1841–1843, architect Nicolae Singurov), from which it preserved the foundations and first two floors.It was from this latter building that the Palace inherited the legend of the 365 rooms, as many as the days within one year. The Romanian architect I.D. Berindei was assigned to plan and conduct the rebuilding process. Unlike the old palace, built in a neoclassical style, Berindei chose to design it in a flamboyant Neo-Gothic style. Started in 1906–1907, the construction works were halted during World War I, due to the limitation of resources, but the unfinished building sheltered Romanian and Russian troops, and different public institutions and military hospitals.[3] The monument was finally completed on 11 October 1925, and officially inaugurated one year later, by King Ferdinand I of Romania. The building housed the County Law Court and other public institutions until 1955, when it received an exclusive cultural function. During World War II, the Palace sheltered German troops, and then, Soviet troops. In 1975–1977, the wood bridging from the last floor was replaced with a cement one, fixed with steel netting. The new bridging sustained the monument during the earthquake of 1977, but the bridging from the first floor, the walls, the ornaments and the relief works were affected. A large-scale restoration project, considered one of the most complex in Romania since 1990, began in 2008. The main works were completed in April 2016. Between 1955 and 2010, the Palace of Culture also hosted the main branch of the Iași County Library

  • 5/5 John D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Service in Miroslava

  • 5/5 Emi V. 3 years ago on Google
    Is amazing place to see...lot of culture around the place

  • 5/5 Zoé Tirb H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful outside and inside. Must visit

  • 5/5 Mihai F. 4 years ago on Google
    Splendid! This is the main attraction of the city and it is of utmost importance! The Palace was recently renovated and honestly, it leaves you speechles! All the history of Moldova can be found in this place. Furthermore, the architecture is gorgeous and I definitely recommend choosing a guided tour because in this way you will get some very interesting information about the region's history and not only. Then, some tours even challenge the visitors with quizzes. I personally had one and it was extremely funny and I loved it! Thus, the Palace is a must see in Iaşi!

  • 4/5 Robert F. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice bulding. The clock tower is a must visit, at round hour to see the bells signing. The museums inside are quite interesting, too. A good way to spend a couple of hours while in town.

  • 4/5 Simcha K. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice place to learn and see romanian culture, it has 4 museum inside you can finish all in 2 hours.

  • 5/5 gramov i. 3 years ago on Google
    F Frumos!

  • 5/5 GLRARES 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and clean (Original) Foarte frumos si curat

  • 5/5 Bogdan A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice 👍👍👍 worth visiting (Original) Foarte frumos 👍👍👍 merită vizitat

  • 5/5 Ecaterina T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The reconstruction they did is very nice to look at and everything is very clean (Original) Está bien la reconstrucción que hicieron es muy agradable la vista y muy limpio todo

  • 5/5 Iulian Danut B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superb

  • 5/5 klm_345 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant (Original) Placut

  • 5/5 mike k. 3 years ago on Google
    Simply stunning. A great place to meet and chill. Loads of interesting stalls

  • 5/5 Relu V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A location not to be avoided! (Original) O locație ce nu trebuie ocolită!

  • 5/5 hungry as h. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing... really exceed my expectations... is beautifully built, renovated in a such great way that you can't believe you really are in Romania. The Palace can easily be one of the best attractions from Romania and compete with Western countries. Congratulations...simply in love with it. Well done guys, I'm proud of you!!!! The back yard of the Palace is actually a lovely garden where you can definitely relax.

  • 4/5 B. T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is very beautiful, neat, clean. Congratulations!!! (Original) Este foarte frumos, ingrijit ,curat. Felicitari!!!

  • 5/5 Eugenia C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amaizing!

  • 5/5 Alina I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not to be missed (Original) De neratat

  • 5/5 Lucian B. 3 years ago on Google
    13, 10. 2020 Iași, în ajunul Sărbătorii Preacuvioasei Sfintei Parascheva! Nimeni pe străzile orașului Iași!

  • 4/5 Renata Elena Rata V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice. (Original) Foarte frumos.

  • 5/5 Cristian G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique palace in the country, beautiful, and the exterior easily surpasses many castles. Behind the palace it is as if you are not in Romania, everything is beautifully arranged, I have not seen garbage thrown on the ground, in fact in Iasi I have not seen dirt or garbage thrown as in other big cities, who has not yet visited the municipality of Iasi to it does so because it is over many other cities in the country. (Original) Un palat unic in tara , frumos , iar exteriorul intrece lejer multe castele . In spatele palatului pur si simplu parca nu esti in Romania , totul este aranjat frumos , nu am vazut gunoaie aruncate pe jos , defapt in Iasi nu prea am vazut mizerie nici gunoaie aruncate precum in alte mari orase , cine nu a vizitat inca munincipiul Iasi sa o faca pentru ca este peste multe alte orase din tara .

  • 5/5 Daniela R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I highly recommend visiting the Palace of Culture Iasi, it is full of history..it is really worth it..The exterior is beautiful but also the interior is very interesting.The exterior photos above are taken from the 9th floor of the Moldova hotel..Inside there are 4 museums ... ethnography and folklore, history, art and technology "Ștefan Procopiu" (Original) Recomand cu drag sa vizitați Palatul Culturii Iași, e plin de istorie..chiar se merită..E superb exteriorul dar și interiorul e foarte interesant.Fotografiile exterioare de sus sunt facute de la etajul 9 al hotelului Moldova..În interiorul acestuia sunt 4muzee...etnografie și folclor, istorie, artă și tehnologie,,Ștefan Procopiu"

  • 5/5 Florin-Dan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb ! Ca și colecțiile de pictură pe care le găzduiește !

  • 5/5 Ovidiu M. M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Former palace of justice, now palace of culture, it is very impressive with a rich history, everything has been tastefully renovated. (Original) Fost palat al justiției, acum palat al culturii, este foarte impresionant cu o istorie bogată, totul a fost renovat cu bun gust .

  • 4/5 Cristi B. 3 years ago on Google
    It's great for a onetime

  • 5/5 State A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super (Original) Super

  • 5/5 Mihaela B. 3 years ago on Google
    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • 5/5 Любовь �. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    That was an amazing experience, thank you Iași for these memories. Great place with beautiful museums inside, highly recommend!


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