Communist tour of Bucharest

In this 3-hour walking tour about communism, you'll discover the major landmarks and events of the communist period of history in Bucharest: the violent beginnings of the communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the Palace of the Parliament, the Ceausescu family and the anti-communist revolution of 1989.

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Stop At: Catedrala Patriarhala, Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii, Bucharest 040163 Romania

Discuss the violent beginning of Communism.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palatul Bragadiru, Calea Rahovei 147-153, Bucharest 050892 Romania

The magnificent Bragadiru Palace, and the abandoned Bragadiru Brewery. Contrast of the two economic systems: communism and capitalism.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Hear the real story behind the world's second largest administrative building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Manastirea Antim, Strada Mitropolit Antim Ivireanu 29, Bucharest 040111 Romania

Explore this picturesque medieval monastery, and hear how religion was impacted by the Communist regime.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania

Discover the spectacular "Caru' cu bere" restaurant, and its role for foreign policy under Communism

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

Discover the violent collapse of Communism, and Ceausescu's downfall.

Duration: 15 minutes