Independence Quay (Splaiul Independenței) is one of the main traffic arteries in Bucharest. The road flanks both sides of the Dâmbovița River between Union Square and the Mill Lake. One-way traffic applies on Independence Quay, with traffic on the left bank heading in northwestern direction and traffic on the right bank going in southeastern direction. At least 12 different bridges connect the northern and southern sides.
Sights And Landmarks On Independence Quay
Along Independence Quay there are several sights and landmarks on both sides of the river that are worth mentioning.
Northern side (from east to west):
- Agricola-Fonciera Palace
- Adriatica Society Palace
- Holocaust Memorial
- Romanian Youth Palace
- Bulandra Theater – Sala Liviu Ciulei
- Bucharest National Opera
Southern side (from east to west):
- Palace of Justice
- Old Saint Spyridon Church
- Mihai Vodă Monastery
- Izvor Park
- Faculty of Biology of the University of Bucharest
- Victor Babeș National Research Institute
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- New Saint Eleftherius Church
- Heroes Park
- Botanical Garden Dimitrie Brândză
