The Fire Tower — Attraction in Bucharest

The Fire Tower, also known as Turnul Pompierilor, is a historic tower located in the center of Bucharest, Romania. Built in the late 19th century, the tower was originally used as a lookout and firefighting station to protect the city from fires. Today, the tower has been converted into a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into Bucharest's firefighting history. Inside, visitors can see various firefighting equipment, including antique fire trucks, helmets, and uniforms. They can also climb the tower's stairs to the top and enjoy panoramic views of the city. The Fire Tower is a unique and educational attraction that is worth visiting for anyone interested in the history of Bucharest or...

A hidden gem among Bucharest museums, the inconspicuous-looking tower houses a great fire fighting museum on several floors. Superb and interesting exhibits that tell the story of the Romanian fire department, as well as general information about fire fighting with international exhibits. On top of that, you get a fantastic view over Bucharest. All descriptions are available in English. The staff at the museum were incredibly nice and helpful, the museum is really worth a visit when you're...

Funny how I never found the time to visit this place when I lived in Romania. Now that I'm in Bucharest for a few days I went to revisit the place. Not a big museum but a very interesting one on the firefighting history of Romania. During my previous visit to Bucharest in 2005 I was allowed on the circular balcony where I could take some spectacular pics of Bucharest. This visit I had no such luck. I'm not sure whether this was the current policy of the place or just the grouchiness of our...