The site of the infamous political prison of Pitesti, where over 600 students were tortured by the communists between 1949-1951. Pitesti Prison was buil in 1941 and it functioned as a prison until 1977. During its functioning, thousands of political prisoners were brought here. From 1949 until August 1951, the penitenciary housed the most violent action in the communist world - Pitesti Phenomenon.See more..
4.5Museum of Communism(29 reviews) - Recent History Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
As traveler you are interested of many things. Recent Europe's history started to be intriguing for many of us. So, early in the morning I left Bucharest for Targoviste and I found pretty easy this place. Do not expect to find signs to lead you towards it. Shortly after you pass Targoviste sign, continue ahead until you'll find a roundabout (left hand is Rompetrol gas station) - turn left and continue till you'll find a new roundabout and turn right (you have passed over a bridge) and ahead until you are again in a roundabout (this time you've passed the bridge over railroads) turn right and that's "B-dul Carol I" where you'll find (next to Targoviste Train Station and opposing a high school) the former school of cavalry founded in 1907, by the major Dragotescu. It's slogan "The cavalry officer has to be horse rider and cavalier". How noble The late clouds of the Communism in Romania made possible that the last Dictator from the former communism block to end his life in this former military facility. You'll pass near Dan II Basarab (a ruler of Wallachia) and you are invited inside for the visit. In a good shape preserved the walls remind us about the former military school being invited to see old pictures of this building. To the right is the office of the commander of the former military school - the room where the couple Ceausescu had received medical assistance, in front as you get in in the room where the trial was kept and finally to the right along the hallway the third room where the couple slept last days of their lives. Getting outside you reach to the point where the communist president together with his wife were executed.. The place is ... Well, I let you dear traveler to find out other details of this place and maybe you'll understand a piece of our Recent History. Admission fee - 7 lei/pers, Photo fee - 15 lei/cameraSee more..
I recommend you to visit this museum. It is full of history. The place is renovated and the staff is very helpful! See more..
4.5Palatul Brâncovenesc(14 reviews) - A relaxing, beautiful palace , a piece of Romanian history close to Bucharest.I recommend the tour guide Elena Stegher. Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The site is worth visiting because it was built by one of the most important rulers of Wallachia, Constantin Brancoveanu , a promoter of arts and culture. During his time the Romanian(Brancovenesc) architectural style was contoured.What I especially loved about the site was the way it was carefully renovated and the fact that once you enter there you are offered a guided tour which is included in the 10 lei ticket price.See more..
This great museum is located in the Palatul Culturii (Palace of Culture), and it "telling" all about us !!!See more..
4.5Municipal Museum Calarasi(4 reviews) - Great museum for calarasi recent history Spent < 1 hour History Museums
I have visited this museum early in 2015 and i recommend it to all calarasi citizens and not only. They also have temporary exhibitions upstairs.See more..
3.5Muzeul de Arta(4 reviews) - Impressive interior Spent < 1 hour History Museums
This small museum is very close to the Royal Court and its building has an impressive interior. Its visit deserves the time and money we've spend (very small fee, anyway). The lady who guided us gave us a lot of details.See more..
Been there when I was a teenager and definetly is a part of our life picked from villages around Oltenita. See more..
3.5Lower Danube Museum(3 reviews) - Everything you must find out about the region Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
The Lower Danube Museum (Muzeul Dunarii de Jos) is the most important museum in the city, that have 3 sections: one about the history of the area, located at 4 Progresului Street, one of archeology and one of etnography. For everyone there is a separate fee of less than 1 Euro. There is a guide for every part of the museum and there are quite nice exhibits, like an ancient Roman tomb. The guide is very helpful and friendly.See more..
The Municipal Museum has four sections: History - from ancient to contemporanity, Ethnography located in the oldest house in the city - 1735, Mateias Mausoluem - dedicated to those who fight and died in First World War and George Topirceanu Memorial House - one of the most important romanian poet, each located in different locations. An important modern art collection can also be admired in History side.See more..
