Even three decades after the fall of communism and its figurehead, dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, the profound impact of this era remains evident throughout Romania’s rapidly evolving landscape.
This tour delves into the comprehensive transformation wrought by communism, affecting everything from political structures and healthcare to the very fabric of Bucharest’s urban design.
Prepare to uncover the often shocking realities of daily life under this regime and understand the brutal methods employed to maintain its grip.
Throughout the tour, you will get insight into Ceausescu’s incredible life story, from his childhood to his execution, while trying to understand the mindset of a dictator.
You’ll find out how this man transformed in the span of 25 years from a friend to Western democracies to a stalinist style leader, ruling with an iron fist.
This is an immersive tour that will take you to the main buildings that symbolize communism in Romania.
We’ll see the grand structure of the Palace of the Parliament, the equally imposing Union Boulevard, the place where Ceausescu delivered his last speech and where the Revolution, that toppled the dictator and his regime, began in December 1989.
