This is one of the oldest churches in Bucharest. Yet, some say it might be the oldest one. Lord Vladislav the 1st Vlaicu built it in 1350. He ruled the Romanian county until his death in 1377. What we know for sure is that he is the first ruler who issued a coin in this area in the Middle Ages. Inhabitants call the church he built, Saint Anton Church. According to other sources, it was Mircea the Elder who built Bucharest Old Court Church. That was in the beginning of the 15th century. It was the most important worship place in Bucharest for centuries. In 1715, other lord, Stefan Cantacuzino signed a paper the burial of Mircea the Elder right here. Yet, his grave, unique in Romania, is at Cozia Monastery.

 

OLD COURT CHURCH IN BUCHAREST HISTORY

The original church had a great tower. But a lightning struck it in 1691. Like the OLD COURT nearby, great fires destroyed the church many times. Many other worship places had to face hard times in the period, like the ARMENIAN CHURCH too. At the end of the 18th century, a lord called Constantin Hagerli sold the land on which the church was. Thus, all around the church merchants built shops. Again, in 1847 a great fire destroyed part of the worship place and all the buildings nearby. Nothing remained after that. Only a small monument to remember that there was something here. Nowadays, near the new church there are pubs and a shop with religious objects. There is also a  City Grill Restaurant nearby and a small park.

After the disaster, an Austrian architect, I. Schlatter rebuilt the church in 1852. The style is new gothic. The worship place is 25 m high.

 

VISIT THE OLD CITY

Very interesting is that the new-gothic walls were demolished. So, architects saved the original walls, from the 16th century. Yet, the windows are from the 19th century. Inside the church, you can see the original stone floor and the grave of the founder of this worship place. See what tourists say about this church on Tripadvisor.

The Old Court Church in Bucharest is near the ruins of the Old Court. As you know, here is where Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula, ruled the Romanian Country. It was in the 15th century. Another historical monument in the area is STAVROPOLEOS CHURCH. If you want a wish to come true, this is the church you should pray in, under the protection of St. Anton. Another place where miracles might come true if you pray is ZLATARI CHURCH, near Victory Avenue. There are also bars and restaurants nearby, including the famous Manuc’s Inn.
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