Explore Europe’s largest building on a 1-hour skip-the-line guided tour of the Palace of Parliament.

Getting started

Meet your official guide at the “Senatul Romaniei” entrance, just outside the main doors. Arrive 25 minutes early for security checks and ticket validation before your group heads inside for a brief introduction to the site.

What to expect

Step inside Romania’s monumental Palace of Parliament, the world’s second-largest administrative building. Commissioned during Nicolae Ceaușescu’s communist regime, this colossal structure rises 84 meters high and covers 365,000 square meters.

Features

• Main meeting rooms and Ballroom: Walk through grand halls where major state events and official meetings take place, showcasing the building’s scale and purpose.

• Opulent interiors: Admire nearly 500 chandeliers, over 1,400 mirrors, and extensive marble and woodwork—testaments to the building’s extravagant design.

• Architectural facts: Learn about the use of 35 million cubic feet of marble and 32 million cubic feet of wood, highlighting Romania’s craftsmanship and resources.

• Guided insights: Your expert guide shares historical context, from construction under Ceaușescu to the building’s ongoing political significance.

Note: The tour involves climbing about 200 steps and is not suitable for those with limited mobility. Flexible booking options include free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.