All historic houses to visit in Romania

Step into the past at 16 historic houses in Romania. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Romania:

  1. Palace of the Parliament1

    Palace of the Parliament

     Bucharest
    The Palace of the Parliament, also known as Palatul Parlamentului or Casa Poporului, is a multi-purpose building located in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. It is home to both chambers of the Romanian Parliament, making it a significant political and administrative hub in the country. The building's grandeur and historical significance make it a point of interest for tourists visiting Bucharest.
  2. National Cotroceni Museum2

    National Cotroceni Museum

     Bucharest
    The Cotroceni Palace is a palace in Bucharest that is the official residence of the President of Romania and houses the National Cotroceni Museum. The museum is specifically housed in the old wing of the palace. The museum houses features various function rooms, most of them decorated to the whims o
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    Ceauşescu Mansion

     Bucharest
    Palatul Primaverii, also called The Ceauşescu Mansion was built in the mid-1960s and was called Palatul Primaverii (The Spring Palace) at that time. The house was the private residence of the Ceauşescu family from 1965 until 1989, including Nicolae (the Romanian communist politician), his wife Elena
  4. The Pharmacy History Collection - Casa Hintz4

    The Pharmacy History Collection - Casa Hintz

     Cluj-Napoca
    The Mauksch-Hintz house houses the first pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca. Casa Hintz is now home to the Historical Collection of Pharmacy (Pharmacy History Collection), a collection that belongs to the National History Museum of Transylvania, displayed in four rooms and in the basement. Visitors to Casa Hin
  5. George Enescu Museum5

    George Enescu Museum

     Bucharest
    The George Enescu Museum is a museum in Bucharest dedicated to the work of George Enescu, a Romanian composer, violinist, pianist, conductor, and teacher. The National Museum “George Enescu” is housed in the Cantacuzino Palace, with an Art Nouveau style entrance. The collection of the museum is laid
  6. National Museum of Romanian History6

    National Museum of Romanian History

     Bucharest
    The National Museum of Romanian History is a history museum in Bucharest, housed in the former Postal Services Palace. The museum displays historical artifacts from Romania, from prehistoric times up to modern times. The museum consists of around 60 exhibition rooms. Highlights in its collections in
  7. Banat Village Museum7

    Banat Village Museum

     Timișoara
    The Banat Village Museum is an op-air village on a 17 hectares area that was 'founded' in 1917. The museum features over 30 historic peasant houses that date from the 19th century. A town hall, a school, a “National House” and a pub are also featured. A highlight in the museum is the wooden church t
  8. The Theodor Aman Museum8

    The Theodor Aman Museum

     Bucharest
    The Theodor Aman Museum is a museum in Bucharest that is housed in a private residences built in 1868, dedicated to Romanian painter, engraver and art professor of Macedo-Romanian ancestry Theodor Aman. The architectural plans of the house, the exterior decorations, the interior design with mural pa
  9. Museum of the National Bank of Romania9

    Museum of the National Bank of Romania

     Bucharest
    The Museum of the National Bank of Romania devoted to monetary, banking and cultural history in Romania. The museum mainly illustrates the history of Romanian currency from its beginnings to present times and includes one of the most valuable numismatic collections in the country that spans two and
  10. Museum of the History of the Romanian Jewish Community10

    Museum of the History of the Romanian Jewish Community

     Bucharest
    The Museum of the History of the Romanian Jewish Community in Bucharest is a history museum dedicated to the history of the Jews in Romania. The displays include a collection of books related to Romanian Jews, an archive of the history of Romanian Jewry, paintings of and by Romanian Jews, memorabili
  11. Theodor Pallady Museum11

    Theodor Pallady Museum

     Bucharest
    The Theodor Pallady Museum in Bucharest is housed in the Melik House, a traditional merchant house. The museum is devoted to Romanian painter Theodor Pallady. The museum holds the Serafina and Gheorghe Răut collection, that includes a core selection of paintings by the artist and more than 800 print
  12. Museum of Banat12

    Museum of Banat

     Timișoara
    The Museum of Banat is a history museum that is housed in the Huniade Castle dedicated to history, archaeology, ethnography and natural sciences. The museum holds a collection of archaeological objects related to Banat. On the ground floor, the museum houses a monument of the Parța Neolithic Sanctu
  13. Victor Babes Museum13

    Victor Babes Museum

     Bucharest
    The Victor Babes Museum is a museum in Bucharest devoted to Victor Babeș, a Romanian physician, bacteriologist, academician and professor. The museum is housed in his residence, designed in the eclectic style typical of the 1920s. The Museum displays all objects that he had surrounded himself with w
  14. The Nottara Memorial Museum14

    The Nottara Memorial Museum

     Bucharest
    The Nottara Memorial Museum in Bucharest is devoted to Constantin I. Nottara, a Romanian actor and one of the most important figures in the history of the national theater in Romania. The collection of the museum is exhibited over two floors in the building.
  15. George Severeanu Museum15

    George Severeanu Museum

     Bucharest
    The George Severeanu Museum is a museum devoted to Radiologist George Severeanu, who was an antiques collector. The museum is housed in a building that is a typical example of Bucharest’s architecture during the second half of the 19th century. The collection includes ancient Greek pottery, clay sta
  16. The Old Princely Court Museum16

    The Old Princely Court Museum

     Bucharest
    The Old Princely Court Museum (Muzeul Curtea Veche) is a museum in Bucharest. The Curtea Veche (the Old Princely Court) was built in 1459 as a palace or residence during Vlad III Dracula's rule. The museum is organized within the space provided by the Princely Court and holds the oldest historical t