Tudor Arghezi personally supervised the construction of the house, which was built on a plot of land he purchased in the Văcărești area.
The name 'Mărțișor' was given to the estate by the poet, inspired by the Romanian spring tradition.
Arghezi famously printed his own newspaper, 'Bilete de papagal', in a small print shop located on the property.
The house holds a collection of over 3,000 volumes, many of which contain the poet's handwritten marginalia.
Arghezi’s daughter, Mitzura Arghezi, was instrumental in transforming the home into a memorial museum after his death.
The orchard surrounding the house contains trees planted by the poet himself, many of which still bear fruit.
The site remains largely unchanged since the poet's death in 1967, preserving his personal desk and writing tools in their original positions.
The Tudor Arghezi Memorial House, known as Mărțișor, served as the residence and creative sanctuary of one of Romania's most influential 20th-century poets. The property was designed by Arghezi himself and constructed between 1926 and 1927. It functions as a museum under the administration of the National Museum of Romanian Literature. Visitors can explore the poet's personal library, original manuscripts, and the preserved study where he composed much of his later work. The site includes the surrounding gardens and orchard that Arghezi meticulously cultivated and often referenced in his writing. The house remains decorated with period-accurate furniture, personal artifacts, and ethnographic items collected by the author. It offers a direct glimpse into the domestic and professional life of the Arghezi family. The estate stands as a cultural monument reflecting the architectural and aesthetic preferences of the interwar period.
The view of the house exterior from the center of the lush, well-tended garden.
Walk the garden paths to see the fruit trees mentioned in Arghezi's poetry.
Take time to examine the specialized printing equipment preserved in the outbuildings.
Check with the museum staff if a guided tour is available in English for better context on the artifacts.
Do not expect a modern, high-tech exhibition; this is a traditional, intimate house museum, so pace yourself to appreciate the small details.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Maintain a quiet tone as this is a preserved living space; photography is permitted but strictly without flash to protect original artifacts.
