A tour of a slice of history
A really great hour - both insightful & fascinating to see how the leader and his family lived - rather differently to everyone else! The house is in its original state and you get to see all of the rooms and the decor from a bygone time - we both really enjoyed it and would recommend.
Amazing Place
If you're a student of recent European politics, this place is absolutely fascinating. Doesn't look too much from the outside, but inside it's very large and (for its time) very luxurious. To see how much splendour this dictator lived in with his family whilst his people were brought to near starving under the communist yoke is heart-breaking. Every mod con is installed, but the decoration is in somewhat dubious taste. Everywhere there are photos and objects given to the Ceausescu family by world leaders. You have to go on a guided visit, you can't just wander around. And, annoyingly since March 2024, no photography is allowed inside. Well worth a visit.