Day Trip to Brâncoveanu Palace Ensemble in Potlogi

Located in Dâmbovița County, approximately 45 km northwest of Bucharest and easily accessible from the Bucharest-Pitești Highway (km 49), the Brâncovenesc Palace Ensemble in Potlogi is a remarkable cultural and historical destination, situated about 16 km from the town of Titu.

Built in 1698 by Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu for his son, the palace is a prime example of the Brâncovenesc style.

This artistic style blends local Romanian traditions with Oriental and Western influences, reflecting a unique synthesis of heritage and innovation.

The ensemble consists of a rectangular courtyard divided into three sections: the reception courtyard, the service courtyard, and the gardens. These are all enclosed by defensive walls and auxiliary buildings. The palace itself has a rectangular shape with an impressive vaulted cellar, a ground floor, and an upper floor with spacious rooms, including the prince’s chambers, the lady’s quarters, a loggia, and a special room for valuables known as the “cellar master’s room.”

Inside, the palace preserves original decorative elements such as floral stucco motifs and monastery-style vaults, while the exterior features fragments of stucco decoration. Within the enclosure are also the ruins of auxiliary buildings such as the kitchen, the stables, and the old house, as well as the church dedicated to Saint Demetrius, founded in 1683 by the same prince.