The fall of communism in Romania
Duration ~ 2 h
Distance ~ 2 km
Meeting Point: Revolution Square
Ending Point: Old Town, Saint Anton Square – Manuc Inn
What is the tour about:
This walking tour explores Bucharest during the dramatic days of December 1989, when fear gave way to defiance and the communist regime collapsed in real time.
Through key streets and landmarks, you’ll uncover the human stories behind the Romanian Revolution and how ordinary people reshaped the city’s fate. It is a powerful journey through a past that still whispers beneath Bucharest’s surface.
Highlights along the way:
- Revolution Square
- The communist central committee
- The Royal Palace
- Securitatea’s headquarters
- Kretzulescu church
- Coltea Hospital
- The barricade at the intercontinental
- Academiei’s Street
Imagine the events of the Romanian Revolution happened 36 years ago. We will witness the place almost as it was in december 1989, with most of the landmarks still in place. You will understand why it happned, how and when, the entire context.
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