Saint Demetrius Church - Bucharest, Romania
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N 44° 25.847 E 026° 05.914
35T E 428253 N 4920115
This sign is located at the entrance to Saint Demetrius Church in Bucharest.
Located at Strada Sfântul Dumitru 1, Bucurest, Romania
Waymark Code: WMPVBP
Location: Romania
Date Posted: 10/23/2015
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The sign's English portion reads:
"'Saint Demetrius - of Oath Taking" Church
Founded by Constantin Filitti - bishop of Buzau to the design of
architect Iosef Welz, being the fourth church built on this place,
the oldest dating from the 16th century. Neo-classical style
ornamentation with six Ionic columns on the western facade, Doric
pilasters on the lateral ones and a profiled cornice, with denticles."
Unfortunately, the church was undergoing renovations at the time that this Waymark was posted and the facade could not be seen.
Group that erected the marker: City of Bucharest
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Strada Sfântul Dumitru 1
Bucharest, Romania
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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