Union Museum, Iași

The Union Museum occupies a neoclassical palace with Renaissance and Baroque interior elements, including gilded details in the central hallway and acanthus-leaf door archways. The building spans two floors and displays rooms with original furnishings alongside exhibits documenting political and social developments.

The palace was constructed in the mid-1850s and served between 1859 and 1862 as a residence for the leading political figure of the era. Later, the building was also used by other heads of state during a major conflict in the early 20th century.

The building served as a stage for one of the nation's most important political moments and remains a place where visitors can understand how this event affected people's lives. The rooms tell a story of how political decisions shaped daily reality for those living in that era.

The museum is located in the city center and opens to visitors on most days of the week with regular daytime hours. It is worth allowing time to explore both floors thoroughly, and visiting early in the day often provides a less crowded experience.

An important founding committee met at this site in 1856, well before it became an official residence, giving it historical weight beyond its time as a living space. Few visitors realize this early meeting shaped the future of the region.