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Memorial of Rebirth
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The Memorial of Rebirth is a memorial in Bucharest, Romania that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which overthrew Communism.
Nearby attractions
National Museum of Art
Calea Victoriei 49-53, București 010063, Romania
The Romanian Athenaeum
Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, București 010287, Romania
Kretzulescu Church
Calea Victoriei 45-47, București 010062, Romania
Equestrian Statue of Carol I
Bucharest 030167, Romania
Central University Library Carol I
Strada Boteanu 1, București 010292, Romania
The Royal Palace of Bucharest
Calea Victoriei 49-53, București 010063, Romania
"Theodor Aman" Museum
Strada C. A. Rosetti 8, București 010283, Romania
The Gallery of European Art
Calea Victoriei, București 030167, Romania
Artmark
Strada C. A. Rosetti 5, București 010281, Romania
Boteanu Church
Strada Boteanu 8, București 010027, Romania
Nearby restaurants
Excalibur
Demisol, Strada Academiei 39-41, București 010013, Romania
AveForchetta
Strada Matei Millo 5, București 010144, Romania
MACE by Joseph Hadad
Strada Benjamin Franklin 16, București 030167, Romania
CAJU by Joseph Hadad
Strada Nicolae Golescu 16, București 030167, Romania
Trattoria Colosseum
Calea Victoriei, Pasajul Victoria 48-50, București 030167, Romania
Cafe Chocolat Ateneu
Strada Episcopiei 6, București 030167, Romania
PIZZAMANIA AL TAGLIO
Strada Ion Câmpineanu 21, București 030167, Romania
Vatra
Strada Ion Brezoianu 19, București 010131, Romania
Trattoria Don Vito Ristorante
Str. D. I. Mendeleev 1, București 030167, Romania
Trattoria Il Calcio Magheru
Strada Anastasie Simu 6, București 030167, Romania
Nearby hotels
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
Calea Victoriei 37B, București 030167, Romania
Grand Hotel Continental Bucharest
Calea Victoriei 56, București 010083, Romania
Bucur Accommodation
Strada Ion Câmpineanu 14, București 010036, Romania
InterContinental AthéNéE Palace Bucharest by IHG
Strada Episcopiei 1-3, București 010292, Romania
Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence
Strada Luterană 2-4, București 010162, Romania
Hotel Lido by Phoenicia
Bulevardul General Gheorghe Magheru 5-7, București 010321, Romania
Grand Hotel Bucharest
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4, București 010051, Romania
Hotel Capitol
Calea Victoriei 29, București 010061, Romania
Hotel Ambasador Bucharest
Bulevardul General Gheorghe Magheru 10A, București 010332, Romania
Relax Comfort Suites Hotel
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 22, București 010052, Romania
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Memorial of Rebirth

Piața Revoluției, București 030167, Romania
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The Memorial of Rebirth is a memorial in Bucharest, Romania that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, which overthrew Communism.

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attractions: National Museum of Art, The Romanian Athenaeum, Kretzulescu Church, Equestrian Statue of Carol I, Central University Library Carol I, The Royal Palace of Bucharest, "Theodor Aman" Museum, The Gallery of European Art, Artmark, Boteanu Church, restaurants: Excalibur, AveForchetta, MACE by Joseph Hadad, CAJU by Joseph Hadad, Trattoria Colosseum, Cafe Chocolat Ateneu, PIZZAMANIA AL TAGLIO, Vatra, Trattoria Don Vito Ristorante, Trattoria Il Calcio Magheru
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Nearby attractions of Memorial of Rebirth

National Museum of Art

The Romanian Athenaeum

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Central University Library Carol I

The Royal Palace of Bucharest

"Theodor Aman" Museum

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National Museum of Art

National Museum of Art

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The Romanian Athenaeum

The Romanian Athenaeum

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Kretzulescu Church

Kretzulescu Church

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Equestrian Statue of Carol I

Equestrian Statue of Carol I

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Excalibur

AveForchetta

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Cafe Chocolat Ateneu

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Trattoria Don Vito Ristorante

Trattoria Il Calcio Magheru

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AveForchetta

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Though officially called the Memorial of Rebirth, locals have given this monument a few unusual nicknames. It’s most commonly referred to as the “Potato on a Stick” or “Potato on a Skewer” monument, though some others compare the giant blob being pierced to an olive or a brain.The unusual structure was commissioned in 2004 by the Bucharest City Hall and was inaugurated on August 1, 2005. It’s part of a broader monument that honors the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, in which communism was overthrown.

Revolution Square features four parts of the monument. A small, paved area allows visitors to mourn and contemplate. There’s also the Wall of Remembrance, which holds a brass plate containing the names of all the victims of the violent events that occured in December 1989 that led to the arrest and execution of communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife. The Path to Triumph, an alley leading to the main pyramid, is paved with slices of oak trunks meant to symbolize strength and durability.

But it’s the monument’s centerpiece that garners the most attention. The white, marble obelisk has three sides and is surrounded by several statues representing the shadows of the people who wanted freedom and democracy. The rounded, nest-like structure the pyramid skewers is meant to represent the martyrs’ sacrifices.

In 2012, someone threw some red paint at the base of the “potato.” The vandalism left a red smudge that dripped down the facade, which somehow completes the symbolism of the monument. It was never erased by the authorities.

The monument was heavily criticized for being a mix of incompatible artistic elements and for being too kitschy. It also cost nearly $2 million.

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The memorial is located within Revolution Square. The area is open 24/7, so you can stop by whenever, though it's best to go during daylight hours. Please keep in mind that the square is meant to be a place of remembrance, so do act...

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The Rebirth Memorial in Piața Revoluției stands as a powerful and thought-provoking symbol of Romania’s difficult but courageous transition from its communist past into a free democratic future. Erected in 2005, the monument commemorates the Revolution of December 1989 — one of the most significant turning points in modern Romanian history, marking the end of decades of authoritarian rule.

Architecturally, the monument is striking in its minimalism yet deeply loaded with meaning. The tall white marble obelisk piercing the sky represents the nation’s aspiration, hope, and elevation, while the dark metal "crown" pierced by the column reflects both the bloodshed and the collective sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. The stark contrast between the clean vertical line and the chaotic, almost organic shape of the metal speaks to the tension between suffering and rebirth, tragedy and renewal.

Surrounding the monument is one of Bucharest’s most historically charged squares — Piața Revoluției — bordered by iconic buildings such as the former Communist Party Headquarters, the Royal Palace, the Athenaeum nearby, and the University Library. The entire setting creates a layered narrative where the past, present, and future of Romania coexist. Standing there, one can almost feel the echoes of history — from royal parades to revolutionary protests — and the resilience of a people who have endured much yet continue to move forward.

More than just a piece of public art, the Rebirth Memorial invites reflection on the cost of freedom, the complexities of collective memory, and the unfinished work of national healing. Whether one sees it as beautiful, controversial, or enigmatic, it cannot be ignored — and that, perhaps, is precisely...

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Nu reprezintă eroii din 1989! Este o gluma sinistră facuta de tovarășul Ion Iliescu. O unealtă bolșevică. Memorialul Renașterii pe numele său complet Memorialul renașterii – Glorie Eternă Eroilor și Revoluției Române din Decembrie 1989 este un ansamblu monumental situat în Piața Revoluției (fostă Piața Palatului) din București, ridicat în memoria victimelor Revoluției române din 1989. Autorul lucrării este Alexandru Ghilduș. Ansamblul memorial are 25 de metri și a costat 56 de miliarde de lei.1]

În timpul polemicilor născute pe marginea construcției, amplasării sau a aspectului monumentului, ansamblul a primit mai multe porecle folosite de locuitorii Bucureștiului sau de mass-media, în discuțiile despre memorial. Dintre aceste porecle pot fi amintite: „Țeapa” din Piața Revoluției, Cartoful pe Băț,[2[4] Țepușă cu cartof,[5] „Vector cu coroniță”, “cartof tras în țeapă”, „ghildușa piramidă”, „circumcizia ratată”, „monumentul cu penetrare”, „un creier pe băț”, „măslina-n scobitoare”, „nuca-n țeapă”, “fleica-n frigăruie”, “cartoful revoluției”, “țeava și testiculul”, “țeapa de 56 de miliarde”, “kitsch cu patalama”.[6] În anul 2004 în ultimul an al mandatului ministrului Răzvan Theodorescu, aflat la cârma Ministerului Culturii a fost organizat un concurs pentru ridicarea unui monument în cinstea eroilor revoluției. La acest concurs au participat 15 proiecte. Juriul, care a analizat aceste proiecte și l-a ales pe cel câștigător, a fost format din plasticienii Ion Marchiș și Bogdan Bârleanu, un reprezentant al Secretariatului de Stat pentru Revoluționari Ovidiu Popescu, arhitectul Gheorghe Bălășoiu și reprezentantul Ministerului Culturii și Cultelor Ștefan Damian.[7]

Pe 16 martie 2004 juriul alege din cele 15 proiecte, proiectul lui Alexandru Ghilduș. În data de 2 august 2004 contractul de 56 de miliarde a fost încheiat, iar în 15 decembrie 2004, președintele Ion Iliescu și Traian Băsescu au pus piatra de temelie a monumentului.[7]

Monumentul a fost inaugurat la 1 august 2005 și este înscris în Lista monumentelor istorice 2010 - Municipiul București - la nr. crt. 2346, cod LMI B-III-m-B-20028[8] Memorial este format din mai multe elemente, numele acestor elemente fiind simbolice având menirea de a sublinia importanța revoluției din 1989 pentru istoria României.

Piața reculegerii - este o piață în miniatură, se află în centrul memorialului, în centrul acesteia fiind amplasată Piramida Izbânzii. „Piața”, prezintă un zid, pe care sunt scrise în piatră numele revoluționarilor care și-au pierdut viața în timpul evenimentelor din 1989. Se poate afirma că acest element al memorialului este spațiul de pietate al întregului ansamblu.[9] Zidul Amintirii - prezintă numele celor 1058 de victime ale revoluției, inscripționate în alamă. Sub placa de alamă pe care sunt scrise numele victimelor stă scris: Eroi martiri ai revoluției din 1989. Piramida Izbânzii - este elementul principal al ansamblului, are 25 de metri și se află în centrul „Pieței reculegerii”. Obeliscul prezintă la baza sa un grup statuar care semnifică dorința de libertate a indivizilor. În partea superioară a obeliscului piramidal se găsește „Coroana”, simbolizând jertfa celor căzuți în timpul evenimentelor, dar și amintirea acestora, amintire care trebuie să rămână vie în conștiința românilor. Calea Biruinței - este un simbol al drumului către democrație, început de cei care au înfăptuit revoluția în 1989. Aleea este pavată cu...

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Alexandru TraistaruAlexandru Traistaru
Though officially called the Memorial of Rebirth, locals have given this monument a few unusual nicknames. It’s most commonly referred to as the “Potato on a Stick” or “Potato on a Skewer” monument, though some others compare the giant blob being pierced to an olive or a brain.The unusual structure was commissioned in 2004 by the Bucharest City Hall and was inaugurated on August 1, 2005. It’s part of a broader monument that honors the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, in which communism was overthrown. Revolution Square features four parts of the monument. A small, paved area allows visitors to mourn and contemplate. There’s also the Wall of Remembrance, which holds a brass plate containing the names of all the victims of the violent events that occured in December 1989 that led to the arrest and execution of communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife. The Path to Triumph, an alley leading to the main pyramid, is paved with slices of oak trunks meant to symbolize strength and durability. But it’s the monument’s centerpiece that garners the most attention. The white, marble obelisk has three sides and is surrounded by several statues representing the shadows of the people who wanted freedom and democracy. The rounded, nest-like structure the pyramid skewers is meant to represent the martyrs’ sacrifices. In 2012, someone threw some red paint at the base of the “potato.” The vandalism left a red smudge that dripped down the facade, which somehow completes the symbolism of the monument. It was never erased by the authorities. The monument was heavily criticized for being a mix of incompatible artistic elements and for being too kitschy. It also cost nearly $2 million. Know Before You Go The memorial is located within Revolution Square. The area is open 24/7, so you can stop by whenever, though it's best to go during daylight hours. Please keep in mind that the square is meant to be a place of remembrance, so do act respectfully.
Teo GeraldTeo Gerald
Beautiful architecture. Saw from Wikipedia that this monument was too abstract and some of the citizens did not like it. Below is the courtesy from Wikipedia which I think it's interesting to know. I have seen the red paint splashed at the top of the monument, vandalism at the bottom and 2 policeman guarding "Owing to its relative unpopularity, the monument is guarded round-the-clock. Despite this, on the night of 12 May 2006, it was vandalized with a stencil graffiti figure representing the fictional revolutionary character "V" on the side facing the National Museum of Art. In 2012 the monument was defaced a second time with a splash of bright red paint that was delivered just at the bottom of the monument's "potato" by an unknown person. This caused the monument to look as though it is bleeding. The paint is so inaccessibly high that it has remained in place since it was placed there." Regardless what design it was, I felt that one should not vandalize the monument as it had a significant memorial and history. It was indeed sad.
Henrik AreskougHenrik Areskoug
To me at least, the Rebirth Memorial is a slightly puzzling, bordering on the bizarre, monument. Perhaps precisely for that reason, a visit to Bucharest wouldn't seem complete without having seen this unique monument; it's just different enough to be interesting. There are a couple of other statues in the immediate vicinity that are somewhat evocative in their own right as well. If expectations of grandeur are managed, this place reveals a bit of Bucharest's distinctive personality and is worth a brief visit.
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Though officially called the Memorial of Rebirth, locals have given this monument a few unusual nicknames. It’s most commonly referred to as the “Potato on a Stick” or “Potato on a Skewer” monument, though some others compare the giant blob being pierced to an olive or a brain.The unusual structure was commissioned in 2004 by the Bucharest City Hall and was inaugurated on August 1, 2005. It’s part of a broader monument that honors the victims of the Romanian Revolution of 1989, in which communism was overthrown. Revolution Square features four parts of the monument. A small, paved area allows visitors to mourn and contemplate. There’s also the Wall of Remembrance, which holds a brass plate containing the names of all the victims of the violent events that occured in December 1989 that led to the arrest and execution of communist dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife. The Path to Triumph, an alley leading to the main pyramid, is paved with slices of oak trunks meant to symbolize strength and durability. But it’s the monument’s centerpiece that garners the most attention. The white, marble obelisk has three sides and is surrounded by several statues representing the shadows of the people who wanted freedom and democracy. The rounded, nest-like structure the pyramid skewers is meant to represent the martyrs’ sacrifices. In 2012, someone threw some red paint at the base of the “potato.” The vandalism left a red smudge that dripped down the facade, which somehow completes the symbolism of the monument. It was never erased by the authorities. The monument was heavily criticized for being a mix of incompatible artistic elements and for being too kitschy. It also cost nearly $2 million. Know Before You Go The memorial is located within Revolution Square. The area is open 24/7, so you can stop by whenever, though it's best to go during daylight hours. Please keep in mind that the square is meant to be a place of remembrance, so do act respectfully.
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Beautiful architecture. Saw from Wikipedia that this monument was too abstract and some of the citizens did not like it. Below is the courtesy from Wikipedia which I think it's interesting to know. I have seen the red paint splashed at the top of the monument, vandalism at the bottom and 2 policeman guarding "Owing to its relative unpopularity, the monument is guarded round-the-clock. Despite this, on the night of 12 May 2006, it was vandalized with a stencil graffiti figure representing the fictional revolutionary character "V" on the side facing the National Museum of Art. In 2012 the monument was defaced a second time with a splash of bright red paint that was delivered just at the bottom of the monument's "potato" by an unknown person. This caused the monument to look as though it is bleeding. The paint is so inaccessibly high that it has remained in place since it was placed there." Regardless what design it was, I felt that one should not vandalize the monument as it had a significant memorial and history. It was indeed sad.
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To me at least, the Rebirth Memorial is a slightly puzzling, bordering on the bizarre, monument. Perhaps precisely for that reason, a visit to Bucharest wouldn't seem complete without having seen this unique monument; it's just different enough to be interesting. There are a couple of other statues in the immediate vicinity that are somewhat evocative in their own right as well. If expectations of grandeur are managed, this place reveals a bit of Bucharest's distinctive personality and is worth a brief visit.
Henrik Areskoug

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