Communist Era Bucharest Tour

The Days of Communism private tour of Bucharest centre concentrates on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament and Revolution Square.

Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school) and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...Free Hotel meeting is included.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Ceausescus massive parliament building looms over the centre of Bucharest.

Pass By: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

Revolution Square, an important reminder of the heroic uprising of Christmas 1989.

Pass By: Piaka Unirii, Bucharest Romania

The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre with beautiful fountains.

Pass By: Piaka Constitukiei, Bucharest Romania

The large and popular area directly on front of the parliament buildings, great views down Unirii Boulevard and excellent photo opportunities.

Pass By: Palatul CEC, Calea Victoriei 13, Bucharest 030022 Romania

The CEC Bank, Bank of the people during the Communist years.