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Audio guide Bucharest National Cathedral in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Bucharest National Cathedral telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Bucharest National Cathedral:
- 1Dome of the Pantocrator
The Pantocrator Dome crowns the main tower of Bucharest's National Cathedral, depicting Christ as Almighty.
- 2Apse of the Altar with the Theotokos Platytera
The altar apse of Bucharest's National Cathedral displays the Theotokos Platytera mosaic, its name derived from Greek meaning "Higher than the Heavens".
- 3Underground Chapel
Beneath the forecourt of the National Cathedral lies an expansive underground space, symbolically known as the 'Cave of the City of Saint Andrew the Apostle'.
- 4Bell Tower with the Great Bell
The belfry tower stands to the west of the cathedral, rising to 86.8 metres.
- 5Crucifix of the Iconostasis
The crucifix forms part of the world's largest iconostasis—a monumental structure measuring 23.8 metres long and 17.1 metres high, entirely executed in Byzantine mosaic.
- 6Narthex with Orans Mosaic
The narthex of Bucharest's National Cathedral features a striking mosaic of the Virgin Mary Oranta—an ancient Christian iconography depicting Mary with arms raised, palms open, and the Christ Child…
- 7Esplanade / Exterior Square
The broad esplanade in front of Bucharest's National Cathedral serves as the main forecourt, built above a multi-purpose underground gallery.
- 8Ascension Window (main entrance)
The Ascension Window is an impressive stained-glass feature positioned above the main entrance of Bucharest's National Cathedral, depicting the Ascension of Christ.
- 9Entrance Porticoes
The National Cathedral of Bucharest is fronted by two impressive entrance porticos, each measuring 1,116 square metres.
- 10Iconostasio
The iconostasis in the Cathedral of the Salvation of the Romanian People holds the distinction of being the world's largest Orthodox iconostasis.
- 11Interior Mosaics
The interior mosaics of the Cathedral of the Salvation of the Romanian People represent the world's largest collection of ecclesiastical mosaics, covering approximately 25,000 square metres.
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- 1.Dome of the Pantocrator
- 2.Apse of the Altar with the Theotokos Platytera
- 3.Underground Chapel
- 4.Bell Tower with the Great Bell
- 5.Crucifix of the Iconostasis
- 6.Narthex with Orans Mosaic
- 7.Esplanade / Exterior Square
- 8.Ascension Window (main entrance)
- 9.Entrance Porticoes
- 10.Iconostasio
- 11.Interior Mosaics
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