Visitors to the city are usually disappointed when they find out they cannot enter this grand building. It is the oldest Hospital in Bucharest and was built in 1704 by Christian scholar and philanthropist Mihai Cantacuzino (his statue can be seen right outside the building). It is famous for having tended to the soldiers wounded in the many battles of Romanian history, most recently those injured in the Romanian revolution of 1989. Don't break a leg. 

• Since this is still a functioning Hospital you may only view it from outside. Only those with medical reasons can enter.

• Buses 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90, 91, 336, 610, N102, N108 stop Teatul National.
• Metro M2 line stop Universitate.
• Buses 6, 16, 21 stop Piata Sf. Gheorghe.

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