The Patriarchal Residence and Chapel on Metropolitanate Hill in central Bucharest form a monumental and architectural ensemble and are part of the headquarters of the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Both the chapel and the residence were built together with the Patriarchal Cathedral on the same hill in the 17th century. The chapel was rebuilt and painted by the order of Prince Nicolae Mavrocordat in 1723 and is considered the most valuable heritage of the monastic complex.
Between 1932 and 1937, the central wing of the building was added which contains the throne hall, residential spaces, and the patriarchy’s chancellery. The architect of this was Gheorghe Simotta.
The Patriarchal Residence and Chapel are part of the ensamble of historic buildings on Metropolitanate Hill, which also include the Patriarchal Cathedral, the Palace of the Patriarchate, and the Bell Tower.
