Palace of Parliament

We visited the Palace of Parliament in Romania and booked our tickets in advance online with an English speaking guide. We were very happy with the whole experience from start to finish. The guided tour lasted around one hour, and our guide was excellent. She explained the history of the building and described each room in detail, covering both the architectural design and the historical significance. The building itself is absolutely stunning and incredibly beautiful. A few important things to know before visiting: this is still an active political building, so there are strict rules that must be followed, especially regarding what you can and cannot photograph or film. You must bring your passport for entry, and you cannot visit without a guide, it’s not possible to walk around on your own. Security is similar to airport security, so any liquids over 100ml will be confiscated. Don’t bother bringing water, as you will have to throw it away. There are vending machines inside where you can buy water or coffee if needed. Also, keep in mind there is a lot of walking and quite a few stairs, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared. Overall, it’s absolutely worth it!

The exterior might seem a bit gloomy and grey, but don't let that fool you—its scale is massive! The interior is a complete contrast, filled with unexpected luxury, from gold accents to stunning marble and chandeliers. It’s absolutely breathtaking inside. I highly recommend taking the tour; the guides were very professional and kind.

The Palace of the Parliament is a truly breathtaking historical building and a must see in Bucharest. The tour is absolutely worth it, even though you only see a fraction of the immense interior. Ceaușescu's vision and ambition are palpable in every detail. You may not agree with the politics or the person behind it, but you can not deny the sheer architectural greatness of this place.

The size is absolutely unbelievable! We didn’t do the tour but spent time walking the grounds and taking in the sheer scale of this amazing building! If you don’t fancy the tour, make sure you walk the perimeter wall and savour the scale and size from each side of the building and different views and angles.

The Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is huge and really impressive! The inside is full of big, beautiful rooms and amazing details. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re into history or just want to see one of the biggest buildings in the world.

The Palace of the Parliament is one of the largest and heaviest administrative buildings in the world, constructed during the late Communist era under Nicolae Ceaușescu. Built on a monumental scale, it reflects the regime’s ambition and authoritarian vision, combining neoclassical grandeur with stark, imposing symmetry. The structure required vast resources and the demolition of entire historic districts, making it both an architectural marvel and a controversial symbol of Romania’s past. Today, it stands as a striking reminder of political power, excess, and the dramatic transformations of Bucharest’s urban landscape.

First place to visit and explore when you visit Bucharest. The entrance fee is 85 Leu-17 Euros. The tour lasts 1 hour and you get to explore only a small part of the second largest building in the world.

Just breathtaking place! The architecture, the lamps, the size of everything and all the history - phenomenal! Also our group had an amazing guide. Thank you for this experience!