Ferestroika - Bucharest

Alexx

Fascinating tour of a well preserved communist era apartment in Bucharest. We were the only people on the tour so it very intimate and we were able to ask whatever questions we had, it’s fascinating to see how many people lived at the time in these blocks. We also got shown a book with photos of the revolution and it was interesting to hear about this too. If you are visiting Bucharest for a few days and find social history interesting I throughly recommend the tour. We got some Romanian biscuits and chocolate to enjoy too. We spent approx. 2 hours there in total.

Arthur Morar

Ho avuto l’opportunità di visitare Ferestroika, una casa-museo che offre un’esperienza unica e coinvolgente nel periodo del regime comunista. Questo luogo è un vero e proprio viaggio nel tempo, con oggetti originali dell’epoca che ricreano fedelmente l’atmosfera di quegli anni.

L’aspetto più impressionante è la cura dei dettagli. Ogni stanza è allestita con oggetti autentici, dai mobili alle decorazioni, permettendoti di immergerti completamente in un’altra epoca. È come camminare in una capsula del tempo, con un’atmosfera che evoca vividamente la vita quotidiana sotto il regime comunista.

La guida che ci ha accompagnato è stata eccezionale. La sua conoscenza e passione per la storia hanno arricchito notevolmente l’esperienza. Non solo ha fornito spiegazioni dettagliate sugli oggetti e sul contesto storico, ma ha anche condiviso storie affascinanti che hanno dato vita alla storia, offrendo un assaggio autentico di come fossero realmente le cose all’epoca.

Lo raccomando caldamente a chiunque sia interessato alla storia e voglia vivere un’esperienza culturale profondamente coinvolgente.

Kevin Brewer

A truly unique museum and insight into the Communist era. Most of the artifacts are from the current owner's grandparents who lived in the apartment through the Communist era. It's a perfect contrast to Primaverii Palace. The only issue is the ticket is not cheap, but I believe it is worth the splurge.

Catalin Malureanu

One of Bucharest's secret places, was revealed to the Romanian Clefs d'Or Concierges - a typical appartment kept intact since 1980! Here you can see, touch, use the same appliances, clothes, furniture etc. like living in the communist era.
Very interesting for kids, who can experience a past moment in their parents life, which they shouldn't accept anymore - restrictions during the Communist Regime.
A great history tool and a very unique place of Bucharest and Romania!....tours available through our Concierge lodges!
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Mihai Morariu

Loved this museum! I am Romanian and already knew most of the items that I saw there and the stories that I heard from Ioana (our awesome guide), but I also learned new things and truly felt it was an authentic experience.

I would like to make two suggestions that I feel would make the experience even better:

- Patriotic/communist music running in the background.
- Old footage (to be displayed on the TV in the living room) of TV programs that were common during those times. Some short videos of Telejurnal, speeches of Ceaușescu etc.

Abi E. Otamias

This is a great experience. I don’t consider this solely as a museum because it doesn’t merely contain objects no longer in use. I went to Ferestroika unannounced. I should’ve given the team more time to prepare. I messaged them a few minutes earlier and called to announce that I was on-site.

Despite springing myself on them the team adjusted beautifully. I was greeted by Alexandru, a Fulbright Scholar who has spent years studying Romania and Communism. His research has taken him to Berkeley and Palo Alto. What followed was a tour de force of deep knowledge and excitement on the subject. Alexandru led me from the station where he began by explaining the history of the neighborhood. We later had pastry and tea in the dining room where Alexandru and his colleague(the apartment used to belong to her grandfather).

I highly recommend this innovative venture. It’s only a few metro stops away from the city center although if you book in advance on certain packages they’ll meet you downtown. Outside of the Primăverii Palace, Ceauşescu’s former residence, there is little that showcases daily life under Communism even though its effects are still quite evident. It’s a wonderful place filled with passionate and knowledgeable people. You will be enlightened by your visit.

Rares Finatan

Very authentic communist era apartment with immaculately maintained furniture and artifacts. Highly recommended for those who are looking for a glimpse into the past of the day-to-day life of the era.

Elena Fumagalli

Bellissima esperienza in questa casa-museo, un tuffo nel passato con la guida di Elena, che ci ha accompagnato a scoprire come si viveva al tempo del comunismo. Colazione offerta apprezzatissima! Tappa imperdibile se venite a Bucharest, non ve ne pentirete.