Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir
About Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir
The house in the village of Vladimir, in the hills of south-eastern Gorj, is where Tudor Vladimirescu, the leader of the 1821 Revolution, was born in 1780. His family were moșneni, free peasants; he learned to read from the village priest, then left for Craiova and Cloșani, where he was a vătaf de plai (district administrator) from 1806.
The building you see today is not the old house untouched: in 1932, through the efforts of the Gorj branch of the National League of Romanian Women, led by Aretia Tătărescu, the house was rebuilt entirely from an original photograph of the dwelling, to a design by the architect Iuliu Dopplereiter, with the architecture of around 1800. It is a historic monument (LMI code GJ-IV-m-B-09505) and belongs to the “Alexandru Ștefulescu” Gorj County Museum.
What you can see
The house is a modest Gorj-style building of logs, with a wooden porch and a shingle roof. The two rooms where Tudor lived display items of clothing, old furniture, household objects and documents linked to his life and his native region. A wooden panel fixed to the wall of the house says that Tudor Vladimirescu was born here. The grassy yard is ringed by a wooden fence and wooded hills, and a statue on a stone plinth stands near the house.
Good to know
Do not confuse it with the Tudor Vladimirescu Tower House in Cerneți (Mehedinți), a separate attraction.
Information verified on 29 October 2026.
- The wooden panel on the wall of the house, saying that Tudor Vladimirescu was born here.
- The wooden porch with carved posts and the shingle roof.
- The two rooms with old furniture, clothing and documents.
- The yard fenced with wood, with wooded hills behind.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Vladimir lies on the county road DJ662, ~43 km from Târgu Jiu (~1 hour), ~23 km from Târgu Cărbunești (~35 min) and ~77 km from Craiova (~1 h 40 min). From Târgu Jiu you can set out from the Endless Column, which stands in the town. The memorial house is in the village, by the road.
- Fees & discounts
Tickets can be bought at the memorial house or online through the Gorj County Museum's ticket page. The house is also part of the Gorj Tourist Pass, the museum's digital ticket for its branches.
- Rules
As in any memorial house, exhibits must not be touched, and photography inside may be restricted: follow the staff's instructions. The house is small, with low doorways.
- Facilities
tickets on site and online · Gorj Tourist Pass
Frequently asked questions about Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir
What are the opening hours of Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir?
Opening hours at Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir: Monday–Tuesday closed, Wednesday–Sunday 09:00 – 17:00. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir take?
A visit to Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir takes about 30 min (house and yard).
Can you visit Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir with kids?
Yes, Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir is suitable for children (open grassy yard).
How do I get to Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir?
Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir is located at DJ662, Vladimir village, Vladimir, Gorj County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir?
The best season for Tudor Vladimirescu Memorial House in Vladimir: All year round (open all year).
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