The House of Ceaușescu, Former presidential residence and history museum in Sector 1, Romania.
The House of Ceaușescu is a former presidential residence that served Nicolae Ceaușescu with approximately 150 rooms spread throughout the expansive complex. The interior contains the original furnishings, artworks, and personal items that document the daily life of the family.
The residence was built between 1964 and 1965 for Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, Nicolae Ceaușescu's communist predecessor. Ceaușescu took over the property after seizing power in 1965 and occupied it with his family until his fall from power in 1989.
The residence reveals how the communist elite lived in luxury while ordinary people faced shortages and restrictions. Visitors notice this contrast immediately in the lavish furnishings and decorations throughout.
The museum sits in northern Bucharest and requires advance booking to visit. Guided tours operate on weekdays and weekends during daylight hours.
Beneath the main residence lies an elaborate basement with 88 rooms including a private wine cellar where Nicolae Ceaușescu retreated with close associates. These hidden spaces offer a rare glimpse into his private moments away from public view.
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