Overview
The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989. The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989). We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too. The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
What you’ll do
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
The revolution against the Romanian communist party was the only bloody one in the former Iron Curtain. You'll discover the last days of Nicolae Ceausescu in power and the first days of freedom after 40+ years of communism.
What’s included
- A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times (not available for the short tour)
- 3 hour walking tour (or 2 hrs for the short version)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
From €22
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