Bucharest University is dominating one of the corners of University Square.
The old building, in neoclassic style is facing Regina Elisabeta boulevard. It was started in 1857 and finished
in 1859. The buildings on the sides were built in 1912-1916. The University as an institution was created in
1864 by Alexandru Ioan Cuza, ruler of the newly united principalities, Wallachia and Moldova. All around the
building you can find stalls selling secondhand books. Address: Piata Universitatii.
