Memorialul Balcescu (Rotărăşti)

 memorial, biserică, muzeu, mansion / conac / vilă

The museum is located in a mansion that belonged to the Bălcescu family with special interior decorations and elegant furniture, found in a good state. The exhibits include the first studies published in "Propăşirea", "History Magazine for Dacia etc. The large panels contain information on the Revolution of 1848. The letters and manuscripts reflect the diplomatic activities of Nicolae Bălcescu and the contacts with the representatives of the major Western powers. One room is dedicated to the history of writing the work "The Romanians under Prince Michael the Brave" (the first edition was printed by Al. Odobescu). Among the exhibits one can find copies of the will and death certificate from Palermo, and the last photograph of the great revolutionary.