09:00

Curtea Domnească Monumental Complex

Set aside about 90 minutes for the area of the former princely court, taking in the remains of the residences, the religious buildings, and traces of the different construction phases. Get around on foot within the complex and, as a guideline, allow 10–30 RON for admission, to be checked on the official channels before your visit.

Comfortable shoes: part of the visit takes place on uneven surfaces.

10:45

Turnul Chindiei (Chindia Tower)

Reach the tower with a short walk inside the monument area and allow about 45–60 minutes to take in its structure and, if permitted, go up to the panoramic levels. Budget approximately 5–20 RON for any admission, and check access arrangements and tickets in advance on the official website.

The climb may involve steep stairs; check on-site for any access limitations.

12:00

Museum of the Romanian Printing Press and Old Books

Spend about an hour exploring the collections linked to printing and the history of books in Romania, taking a closer look at typefaces, printing techniques, and the old volumes on display. The visit takes place in the central area, just a few minutes’ walk from the previous stops; expect roughly 5–20 RON for admission, subject to checking prices and visiting conditions on official channels.

Plan for an independent lunch break in the city center between this visit and the afternoon stop.

15:30

Former Military Unit 01417 (Execution Site of the Ceaușescus)

Reach the site on foot from the city center in about 15–25 minutes, or take a local taxi if you’d rather cut down on walking. Allow around 60–90 minutes for the exhibition route and to put the events of December 1989 into context; admission may cost approximately 5–25 RON, but access and pricing should be checked on the official website before you go.

This is a place of remembrance: visit respectfully and check access arrangements in advance.