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Communist Architecture: Iconic Building Tour
3.6
37 Ratings
Bucharest
Prepare to explore one of the world’s most remarkable structures, a distinctive emblem of Communist architecture.
Prepare to explore one of the world’s most remarkable structures, a distinctive emblem of Communist architecture.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of Parliament - Previously known as the Casa Republicii and later the House of the People, this building stands as a prominent symbol of the Communist Era. It was intended to accommodate ministries, Communist party offices, and apartments for high-ranking officials. Construction began in 1984 on the city’s safest site, considering the high…
- Palace of Parliament - Previously known as the Casa Republicii and later the House of the People, this building stands as a prominent symbol of the Communist Era. It was intended to accommodate ministries, Communist party offices, and apartments for high-ranking officials. Construction began in 1984 on the city’s safest site, considering the high earthquake risk. The structure features twelve stories and four underground levels, including a nuclear bunker.
During the tour, visitors will explore the building’s most significant rooms, conference halls, and the balcony (currently unavailable) offering a stunning view of the main square. The tour also includes the main staircases, expansive hallways, and impressive galleries. Visitors will be amazed by the opulently decorated interiors, crafted entirely from local materials such as marble, crystal, carpets, curtains, and stucco, all created by local artisans.
What's Included
- Entry tickets included.
- Permission for non-professional photo and video.
- Entry tickets included.
- Permission for non-professional photo and video.
Additional Information
- Passsport or ID (EU) is mandatory for the entry into the building. Copies or driving licence are not accepted.
- The access into the building is through a security control airport style and big luggage, dangerous objects and any bottle liquids are prohibited.
- Passsport or ID (EU) is mandatory for the entry into the building. Copies or driving licence are not accepted.
- The access into the building is through a security control airport style and big luggage, dangerous objects and any bottle liquids are prohibited.
Location
Palace of Parliament
Strada Izvor 2-4
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.6
(37 Ratings)
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Nomad546727
Jun 16, 2024
Informative - Informative. Two guides to show and interpret. Proximity is everything. The closer you are to the speaker the more you hear.
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Scocker
Apr 2, 2024
A must see in Bucharest - Fabulous. A beautiful building. Well worth a visit. We got there at 9 and bought tickets for the 10 am tour. Had a coffee while we waited. Lucky for us it was closed on the 3 and 4 April.
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Pat4266
Jul 17, 2024
To do - In high season, it is necessary to book through a sales site because the tickets on site are permanently "sold out". And. Said skip the line but in fact there is no line. There is an appointment with an attendant until the entry point where the
Guide picks you up. In short, anything to justify the Award. Otherwise the visit is to be made to measure the excessiveness of the building.
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Nancy_m
Jun 24, 2024
Bucharest Parliament - Huge rooms, most with no furniture. The active parliament chambers were very impressive. We only saw a very little of the entire building.
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D9477mhpamelaw
May 11, 2024
Very interesting and informative - The tour was very informative. The building is huge and everything is on a grand scale. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
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Skydaz
Mar 7, 2024
Incredible Building - The organisation for the tour was excellent. I was a few minutes late and called ahead and was told no problem. Guide was exactly where he said he would be and even dropped a pin on the map to help out. Security was the usual, you have to remember this is in essence their Houses of Parliament and you're about to wander round it. Do not forget your passport or you're not getting in. The tour is about an hour and hardly touches the surface of the building. It's a little disappointing not to see a lot more of the place. You get an idea of size and opulence but visit only a few rooms on one floor. I was hoping for the full history of the Ceaucescu's and the Communist regime but this was only mentioned in passing. It's an amazing building and I thoroughly recommend pre-booking with these guys to guarantee entrance but be prepared to be a little underwhelmed compared with what you see from the outside to what you actually see once you get in. Obviously not the guide's fault by the way.
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Andrewrz6462md
Feb 28, 2024
Worth a visit - Very interesting place to visit........you go to the "reception" rooms, but you learn a lot about the building and how it was completed - worth going.
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Weichinct
Jan 15, 2024
Helpful skip the line service - This is a service where they buy your ticket for you in advance and make everything easy upfront. They don’t actually provide the tour, but they make it very easy for you to get on the tour. We went in January when there were not so many people so it might not have been necessary, but since I gather it is a circus in the summer I imagine it would be helpful the . In any case, I was happy to pay for the convenience.
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Tapas_s
Jun 19, 2024
Could have been Better - The Location Given WAS TERRIBLE. Even the local taxi driver cud not follow the Directions given
A SIMPLE LOCATION SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHARED. That wud have solved the problem. So many people in the group HAD THE SAME PROBLEM of trying to find the place.
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Antraanc
Mar 22, 2024
Parliament visit - I didn’t buy the tour. Went to the parliament and got the tickets. But unfortunately I think that the tour is not worth the money. You will see only some halls on the first floor and that’s it.
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