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Discover the philosophers that shaped the communist ideology and find out how it was first implemented in Russia and then Eastern Europe.
Learn about Ceausescu and life in communist Romania.
Immerse into the middle of the Socialist Victory boulevard, the starting point of the tour and the last megalomaniac communist project.
Discover the Chamber of Deputies Palace and how the society was shaped before communist ruling.
Learn about Ceausescu's poor background and his rise to power. Ceausescu’s regime is considered to be the most oppressive communist regime in the Eastern Bloc, very similar to the Kim dynasty in North Korea, which made his rule in Romania like no other.
Find out about the life in communism, from food rationing to the secret police.
Last point will be the Revolution Square where a group of agitators plotted the end of Ceausescu's Regime.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Coffee Shop Constitutiei(which is listed at Bulevardul Unirii no. 5)
Revolution Square Bucharest
Itinerary
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1Palace of Parliament
You will start in front of the second biggest administrative building in the world, Palace of the Parliament, which is part of the last megalomaniac communist project.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Manastirea Antim
Part of the old city it was almost demolished in order to make space for the new Socialist Victory Boulevard.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palatul Patriarhiei
Inspired by Garnier Opera from Paris, this place is tied to the start of democracy in Romania but also to the start of the communist movement.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piaka Unirii
Built during the 1980s, part of the Socialist Victory boulevard, this landmark is now a marvel with it's Dancing Fountains.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Old Town
Considered the symbol of the old regime, this place became abandoned during the communist era.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Romania was the only country from the communist block that ended in a bloody revolution, most of the victims were shot in this square.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
Now the National Art Museum, this place functioned as the winter residence of Romania's Royal family but during the first years of communism it became the Palace of the Republic and a protocol building.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Ateneul Roman
One of the most representative building in Bucharest, we proudly printed it on the 5 lei bill.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Piaka Revolukiei
The main building in this square was the Central Committee of the Communist Party, from which Nicolae Ceausescu held his last speech in front of the Romanian people.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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