Most reviewed Speciality Museums in Southern Romania
4.0Cantacuzino Castle(337 reviews) - Recommended when visiting Busteni Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Castles
Cantacuzino Castle was the summer residence of Prince Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino, nicknamed "The Nabob" due to his impressive wealth. The building, built in 1911, bears a great architectural, historical, documentary and artistic value and spreads over a vast area of about 6 hectares. The architecture of the castle is made in neo-Romanian style, with neo-Brancovian elements. The castle park is similar to European royal parks, being laid out with paved alleys, artesian fountains, a grotto, trees, flower gardens and sculptures. It also offers the most beautiful panoramic view in the entire area! Due to its special charm, the castle has hosted, over time, several international productions (films, series, TV commercials, videos etc.). The most recent production filmed here is the mini-series "Wednesday", the exterior of the castle representing Nevermore Academy.See more..
We visited the casino after many years within a guided tour and it was a very good decision. This is a very beautiful place built at the beginning of 19th century as per the plans of the Romanian architect Antonescu. The theatre is was by far my favorite but the Mirrors Room and the Baccarat Room are equally beautiful. The entrance is majestic as well. 4 art galleries are at the ground floor and they deservd all the attention of visitors, particularly the one displaying the very nice collection donated by the painter Augustin Costinescu and his wife. A secret underground passage of 70 m connects the Casino with the Hotel Palace (it was used once by the players) and we were told that the municipality is doing its best to open it to the public. See more..
4.5The Clock Museum(106 reviews) - A Solid Museum Related to Clocks Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
The "Nicolae Simache" Clock Museum from Ploiesti is the only one of its kind in Romania and in Eastern Europe; a museum where you can admire a beautiful collection of old clocks and musical boxes.See more..
5.0Tiriac Collection(86 reviews) - Must see car collection Thursday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Tiriac Collection represents the exhibition of cars and motorcycles of Mr. Ion Tiriac. Opened to the public in November 2013, the collection includes over 150 historical vehicles manufactured since 1899, but also performant cars, with a current design. Visitors will find the only collection in the world with the 6 Rolls Royce Phantom produced until 1972, as well as exhibits that previously belonged to great names such as Sir Elton John, Sammy Davis Jr. or Bernie Ecclestone.See more..
The castle was built in honor of Iulia Hasdeu who was the first Romanian to study at the Sorbonne and who died at only 18 years of tuberculosis. Iulia's father was Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu, one of the greatest personalities of Romanian culture of all times. The castle can be visited with a guide and has a translation machine. Also after the tour of the castle you can rest in its generous garden.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..
This is the museum of one of our greatest writers. It's worth visiting not only for the books and the comprehensive collection of items that belonged to him, but also for the nice and professional staff who will answer all your questions.See more..
I recommend to see this mansion of a Romanian Noble with a passion for art, beauty and photography. Among others you will be able to see one of the firs Ericsson line phones produces, some valuable paintings, and international art objects.See more..
A fantastic little museum of local artisanal crafts, clothing and artwork. We were given a personal tour by a volunteer who was brought in ad hoc as he spoke English. The building is exceptionally beautiful, and it’s exhibits were very interesting. I’d recommend anyone who visits Campulung Muscel to visit this fantastic museum.See more..
If you want to discover the traditions and evolution of the villages, then you must see this Museum. It has a beautiful story that gives you a perfect look of the most important actiivities in the rural area. You will se there lots of old objects that the people used in different domains of activity and how they evoled in time.See more..
5.0Moara de hartie - Satul mestesugurilor(3 reviews) - Informative and enjoyable visit Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Lessons & Workshops
Moara de hârtie (The Paper Mill) Association has initiated and is developing The Paper Mill and the Crafts Village Complex in Comana (Giurgiu county, very close to Bucharest), that consists of 10 creative workshops based on old crafts, that used to be practiced in the Romanian traditional village: weaving at the hand loom, reed mace processing, blacksmith, pottery and ceramics, woodwork, traditional kitchen, traditional mill and bakery, as well as book-related crafts: hand-made paper, letterpress printing and bookbinding. Our mission is that of being a focal point of synergy between people, crafts and art, doing this by: 1. Direct experience. 2. Education and training. 3. Manufacturing handmade objects in the spirit of the old crafts.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..
5.0Muzeul Automobilului Romanesc(2 reviews) - good times, nice people, owner knows a lot about the cars, lots of stories to discover Speciality Museums
The Romanian Automobile Museum in Campulung Muscel is a place full of history and passion. This museum can be a source of inspiration for all those interested in the evolution of the automotive industry in Romania and the technologies used in the past to create cars. Visitors can see unique models of old cars, which have been part of our country's history, as well as more modern models, which have contributed to the development of the automotive industry in Romania. The museum can be a wonderful place to learn more about the past of the automotive industry in Romania and to have an unforgettable experience with loved ones.See more..
5.0Memorialul Nicolae Grigorescu(1 review) - A gem next to Potlogi Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tihs place offers a unique exibition of art inspired by Nicolae Grigorescu. It also boasts impressive works by the painter Theodor Aman, other romanian painters, some unkown painters but also some copies of Grigorescu's masterpieces. Bonus: It has a painting by Queen Maria of Romania. It is a must-see and it's FREE!See more..
