Since 2019 Ștei has been part of ATRIUM, the European cultural route of towns with the architecture of totalitarian regimes.
About the place
The town was built next to the old village of Ștei in 1952–1956, to a plan drawn up in Moscow, with long parallel streets. Uranium ore mined at Băița was crushed here, and from 1958 to 1996 the town was called Dr. Petru Groza. The central square, with its lion fountain, was surrounded by the Administrative Palace, the House of Culture and the Medical Research Centre.
In 2019 Ștei joined the Council of Europe's ATRIUM route, alongside Bucharest, Iași and Făgăraș. Walk along Unirii Street (formerly Lenin Street) and around the House of Culture to see the 1950s buildings.
Good to know
- Start at the House of Culture on Cuza Vodă Street and walk along Unirii Street.
- The buildings are offices or homes: see them from the street.
- Afternoon light is good for photographing the façades.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.