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Roma Culture, Realities and Slavery History, Walking tour

By I TRAVEL IN ROMANIA
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Free cancellation available
Price is RM 117 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the history of the Roma community in Bucharest on a guided walking tour
  • Visit notable landmarks like Cismigiu Park and the site of a former slave market
  • Find out more about the role of Roma within wider Romanian society
  • Learn about the myths and truths surrounding Roma culture and traditions

Activity location

    • Bucharest
    • Bucharest, București, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Strada Piața Amzei 13, București 030167, Romania | Meet in the small square in front of the Ion Creanga Theatre (3 minutes walking distance from Piata Romana metro station)
    • București, București, Romania

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Slavery in Romania,Myths and Truths on Gypsies, Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 117.21 x 3 AdultsRM 351.63
Total
Price is RM 351.63

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour
  • Inclusions
    Jewelry workshop and transportation (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Discover more about Bucharest's Roma community on a guided walking tour of the city. Learn about the myths and truths surrounding the Roma community, and Romania's complex history

    Begin the tour at Romana Square and first visit the site of an old slave market, a haunting reminder of Romania's complex history with the Roma community. Delve into the historical context surrounding the trade in human lives and its enduring impact on Roma identity.

    Pass by the iconic Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of national pride and cultural heritage. Admire its majestic architecture, and discuss the role of the arts in shaping perceptions of the Roma community throughout history.

    Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Cismigiu Park, the oldest and largest garden in Bucharest. Amidst lush greenery and tranquil surroundings, discover more truths and myths surrounding Roma people.

    Visit an important landmark commemorating the Holocaust in Romania. Pay homage to the victims of this dark chapter in history, including the thousands of Roma lives lost to persecution and genocide.

    Navigate the city streets and encounter traces of Romania's communist past. Learn about the impact of the Communist regime, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced by the Roma community during this time.

    Hear entertaining stories that show the resilience that has long characterized Roma people. Gain invaluable insights into the multifaceted tapestry of Roma culture – its triumphs, challenges, and developments within wider Romanian society.

    Choose to add an optional jewelry workshop during your tour. Craft your own piece of jewelry with an authentic Roma craftsman, in a traditional workshop.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bucharest
    • Bucharest, București, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Strada Piața Amzei 13, București 030167, Romania | Meet in the small square in front of the Ion Creanga Theatre (3 minutes walking distance from Piata Romana metro station)
    • București, București, Romania