Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance Museum

The Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance is a museum and memorial complex in Sighetu Marmației, Maramureș County, located in the former regional prison. It is dedicated to documenting and remembering victims of the communist regime in Romania.

Exhibitions include preserved prisoner cells, archival documents, photographs and testimony that explain political persecution, mass arrests and incarceration. The memorial operates as an educational institution and a place of remembrance, offering guided visits and curated displays.

The memorial is sited in Sighetu Marmației in northern Transylvania, near Romania’s border with Ukraine.

• Site and function: Housed in a former political prison, the site preserves cells and documentary exhibits and functions as a centre for education about communist-era repression in Romania.

What to See#

• Sighet prison building: The former prison building is preserved as part of the museum complex and contains original cells and exhibits documenting political repression under Romania’s communist regime.

Located in Maramureș County, access is by road from major regional centers such as Baia Mare or Sighetu Marmației. Local buses and private vehicles serve the area; exact location details are available via county cultural offices.

• If visiting the memorial, be mindful of its sensitive subject matter and the local commemorations.
• Wear respectful clothing; official ceremonies may be held on anniversaries.