📜 Monument commemorating the Romanian Revolution of 1989 in Revolution Square, Bucharest. 🔍 Known for its controversial design, often nicknamed 'Potato on a Stick', it features a 25-meter marble pillar and statues, inaugurated in 2005. # Why Go 🏛️ Honors victims of the 1989 Romanian Revolution and reflects on a pivotal historical event 📍 Located in historic Revolution Square 🎨 View unique and debated modern art # Why Avoid 💸 Costly and controversial design, widely criticized as abstract and kitschy 🚧 Subject to vandalism and may be guarded due to past incidents # Cost 💰 Cost nearly $2 million to construct. # Hours 🕒 Open 24/7. # Tips ☀️ Best visited during daylight hours for visibility and respectful contemplation. Respectful behavior is encouraged as it's a place of remembrance. # Getting There 🚇 Universitate metro station (8-min walk) 🚌 Nicolae Bălcescu Blvd. bus station (3-min walk)