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Romania

Ceaușescu’s Execution Site and Vlad the Impaler Palace Târgoviște

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7 hours

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Overview

Step back in time on a fascinating journey through Romania’s complex history with this private 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 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.

Stop 2: 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.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Private transportation
Professional tour guide in English

✗ Not Included

Princely Court of Târgoviște
The Place of execution on Nicolae Ceaușescu
Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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.