The Real Dracula’s Palace in Targoviste & Ceausescu’s Execution

4.9 (10 reviews) Bucharest, Romania
Duration7h
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LanguagesEnglish, Romanian
Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
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Overview

Step back in time on a fascinating journey through Romania’s complex history with this tour to Târgoviște, a city once at the heart of Wallachian power and later a defining site in the fall of communism.

Stop 1: The Princely Court of Târgoviște.
Explore the remnants of a medieval stronghold that once served as the royal residence of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). Discover the Chindia Tower, royal palace ruins, and orthodox churches that echo the grandeur of 15th-century Wallachia.

Lunch in Târgoviște.

Stop 2: The Former Military Garrison (Ceaușescu Execution Site)
Visit the stark and powerful location where Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu were tried and executed on December 25, 1989. The site includes the military tribunal room and the execution yard, preserved as part of a museum that offers a sobering look at the final days of Romania's communist regime. Your guide will provide historical context to help you understand the events leading up to this momentous turning point.

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What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour guide in English
  • Princely Court of Târgoviște
  • The Place of execution on Nicolae Ceaușescu
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Princely Court
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Targoviste Fortress is one of the most important medieval monuments in Romania. With a history that goes back to the 15th century, this former princely court was used as a residence by some of the most famous princes of Southern Romania, including Constantin Brancoveanu and the legendary Vlad the Impaler - Dracula.
  2. Chindiei Tower (Sunset Tower)
    30m
    The legendary Vlad the Impaler built the emblematic Chindia Tower wich the symbol of the princely court of Targoviste. A view from the tower’s balcony will give you a panoramic perspective over the entire court, especially on the ruins of the two princely palaces, from the 16th century and the 17th century.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    Here is a military unit where the Ceaușescu couple spent the last 3 nights before being tried for genocide and sentenced to death on December 25, 1989. It was also here that the sentence was enforced and they were shot.
  4. Parcul Chindia
    30m
    Chindia Park is a wonderful place to visit in Târgoviște. Located in the heart of the city. It's also home to some of the city's most interesting historic monuments and statues like the statue of Vlad the Impaler. Chindia Park is a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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