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Presidential Palace and Ceausescu s House
Bucharest, Romania
From 1 hour to 4 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
The Cotroceni Palace, headquarters of The Presidential Administration, is located in an area with a history of over three hundred years. Between 1679 - 1681, to the west of Bucharest, on these lands, on the Cotroceni hill, Prince Serban Cantacuzino founded a monastery, clearing a densely wooded area of the Vlăsiei Woods. Remarkable within this ensemble from the times of Serban Cantacuzino were the "Assumption of the Holy Virgin" church and the magnificent princely palace, built in the Baroque style, specific to the Western Europe of those days. In terms of architecture, the ensemble of Cotroceni has known several key moments: the first is related to the name of the founder Serban Cantacuzino (1678 - 1688).Important historical events took place at Cotroceni. In 1821, Tudor Vladimirescu, the leader of the rebellion, decided to camp here, Cotroceni becoming the center of the revolution.
What's Included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni)
1 hour
Cotroceni Hill was also the place of residence of many of Romania's rulers for a time until 1883, when King Carol I of Romania received the residences and ordered them demolished with plans to build a much larger edifice in their stead which would serve to house the future heirs to his throne. Construction of this new royal palace was commissioned to begin in the year 1893, the project being placed under the direction of French architect Paul Gottereau.[2]
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Romania Tours and Trips.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Romanian
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