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New St. George Church

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New St. George Church (Romanian: Biserica Sfântul Gheorghe Nou) is a Romanian Orthodox church located in Bucharest, Romania, along the city center's main north–south thoroughfare, where it intersects the Lipscani area. It is dedicated to Saint George. The church is associated with Constantin Brâncoveanu: it was built during his reign and he is buried inside.

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New St. George Church
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, Bucharest Centrul Istoric (Sector 3)

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Piața Sfântul Gheorghe

Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
040583 Bucharest, Centrul Istoric (Sector 3)
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St. Elijah–Colței Inn Church
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