The house is a listed monument (code B-II-m-B-19174) and holds 4.7 on Google from nearly 800 reviews.
About the place
Arghezi bought the land on Piscului Hill in 1926, and the house was built to plans by the architect George Matei Cantacuzino. The family moved in in 1930, when only three rooms were ready. Between 1935 and 1937 the annex was built in which the poet printed his books and magazines with his son Baruțu. The place became known as Mărțișor.
As Arghezi wished, the house became a museum and opened on 20 May 1974, seven years after his death. Since 2006 it has belonged to the National Museum of Romanian Literature. In the garden are the graves of Tudor and Paraschiva Arghezi and of their daughter Mitzura.
Good to know
- From 1 November to 28 February the house is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00; from March to October, from 10:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays.
- The ticket office closes half an hour earlier, and large bags and heavy coats are left with the attendants.
- Constantin Brâncoveanu metro station is about 750 m away, and Văcărești Nature Park about 1.2 km.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9–17 |
| Wednesday | 9–17 |
| Thursday | 9–17 |
| Friday | 9–17 |
| Saturday | 9–17 |
| Sunday | 9–17 |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.