Calea Victoriei
Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue) is a major avenue in central Bucharest. Situated in Sector 1, and having a length of 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi), it leads from Splaiul Independenței (which runs parallel to the Dâmbovița River) to the north and then northwest up to Piața Victoriei, where Șoseaua Kiseleff continues north.
Looking south towards the Bucharest Telephone Palace | |
Former name(s) | Ulița Mare
Drumul Brașovului Podul Mogoșoaiei |
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Length | 2.7 km (1.7 mi) |
Location | Bucharest, Romania |
Nearest metro station | Piața Unirii Universitate Piața Victoriei |
Coordinates | 44°26′31.49″N 26°5′38.57″E |
South end | Splaiul Independenței |
Major junctions | Revolution Square |
North end | Victory Square |
Construction | |
Inauguration | 1692 |
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