"Ceaușescu" House
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined boulevard, the 'Ceaușescu' House is a breathtakingly opulent time capsule from Romania's communist era. Stepping inside feels like walking directly into the 1980s, with its vast, echoing halls and eighty rooms filled with preserved decadence. You can almost hear the ghost of a party in the grand reception rooms, where crystal chandeliers drip from the ceilings and gold-leaf details catch the light. It’s a profoundly strange and fascinating place, where overwhelming luxury stands in stark contrast to the austerity endured by the Romanian people just beyond its walls.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss Nicolae and Elena's private cinema, a plush little theater just for them, or his surprisingly modest wood-paneled office. The master bathroom is a surreal spectacle of ornate gold fixtures and vibrant mosaic tiles that has to be seen to be believed.
Visitor Information
You absolutely must book your visit online in advance through their official website—they don't allow walk-ins. It's located at Primăverii 50, and while it feels hidden away, it's surprisingly accessible.
Architecture & Building
From the outside, it's a deceptively stern Neoclassical villa, but inside it erupts into a maximalist frenzy of marble, rare woods, and custom-made furnishings that scream of 'luxurious socialist modernism'.
Contact & Location
Address: 50, Bulevardul Primăverii, Primăverii, Sector 1, București, 011975, România
Phone: +40 21 318 0989
Website: Visit Website
