Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House
About Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House
The Teodoroiu family house was built in 1884 in Vădeni, then a commune of its own and now a district of Târgu Jiu. Ecaterina Teodoroiu was born here on 14 January 1894, the third of the family's eight children. At the start of the First World War she exchanged a nurse's uniform for a soldier's after her brother Nicolae died at the front. She was awarded the Military Virtue medal and the honorary rank of second lieutenant, and in 1917 she fell at Mărășești at the head of her platoon.
The house became a memorial in 1938 and today belongs to the “Alexandru Ștefulescu” Gorj County Museum. It is a small building with a porch under a broad shingle roof, set in a yard reached by a narrow path between newer houses. The heroine is buried in the town centre, under a mausoleum from 1935, which is a separate attraction.
What you can see
The exhibition in the house gathers Ecaterina Teodoroiu's personal belongings, documents and photographs that tell her story: childhood in Vădeni, school, the war years and her wounds, her decorations. The outside is worth a look too: the porch with wooden posts, the river-stone plinth, the whitewashed walls and the shingles darkened by time.
The house is small, so the visit is short; you can combine it with the mausoleum in the centre and the Brâncuși ensemble in Târgu Jiu on the same trip.
Information verified on 29 October 2026.
- Ecaterina Teodoroiu's personal belongings, documents and photographs in the house's exhibition.
- The porch with wooden posts and the broad shingle roof, seen from the yard.
- The plaque at the entrance, in four languages, marking the memorial house.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the house is on Bulevardul Ecaterina Teodoroiu, in the Vădeni district, on the way out of Târgu Jiu towards Petroșani, ~4 km by road from the Endless Column. It is ~110 km (~2 h) from Craiova and ~55 km (~1.5 h) from Petroșani, roughly.
Public transport: Târgu Jiu has a railway station and a coach station, ~3 km from the house; the last stretch is by taxi or city transport. Check timetables before you go.
- Fees & discounts
Tickets are sold on site or online on the museum's website. The Gorj County Museum also sells the Gorj Tourist Pass, a digital ticket for several of its branches.
- Rules
As in any memorial house, exhibits must not be touched, and photography may be restricted: follow the staff's instructions. For large groups it is best to tell the museum about the visit in advance.
Frequently asked questions about Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House
What are the opening hours of Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House?
Opening hours at Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House: Monday–Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Sunday 09:00 – 17:00. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House take?
A visit to Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House takes about 30 min (house and yard).
Can you visit Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House with kids?
Yes, Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House is suitable for children (short visit).
How do I get to Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House?
Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House is located at 270 Bulevardul Ecaterina Teodoroiu, Vădeni, Târgu Jiu, Gorj County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House?
The best season for Ecaterina Teodoroiu Memorial House: All year round (open all year).
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