Access to Ion Iliescu's coffin, allowed at the Cotroceni Palace. The government announces strict rules for the public. What do you have to do when you get to the former president's catafalm

The government announced on Tuesday, essential details about how citizens can participate in the state funerals of former President Ion Iliescu. The access of the public to the catapult with the inanimate body of the former head of state will be allowed starting August 6, in the Union Hall of the Cotroceni Palace.

The strict rules from Ion Iliescu's catapult, announced by the government / photo source: G4Media

The government has published the rules of state funerals for Ion Iliescu. What do citizens who want to pay a last tribute

The Romanian Government sent an official statement on Tuesday announces the details of the state funerals organized in the memory of the former president of Romania, Ion Iliescu. Those wishing to bring a last tribute to them have the opportunity to participate on Wednesday, August 6, 2025in the time interval 13:00 – 18:00at the Cotroceni Palace, where the coffin will be deposited with the inanimate body of the former head of state.

Children under the age of 14 have banned the event

Public access will be done by Entry Registrylocated on Genius Boulevard (Leo Statue area)and the exit will take place through Museum Gate, Cotroceni Road. Representatives of the Presidential Administration draw attention to the attention that Children will not have access to less than 14 years old.

Specially arranged space in front of Cotroceni Palace for Flowers and Candles

For those who want to bring flowers or lit a candle, the organizers have arranged a Special space In front of the Cotroceni Palace, on the sidewalk on genius boulevard. Important to mention: they cannot be deposited inside the building.

Strict rules of conduct for participants

In order to keep a climate of solemnity, the authorities have set several clear rules, which visitors must respect:

Sober or funeral outfit, in dark colors;

Access is allowed only after individual security control, including luggage;

It is strictly forbidden to talk on the phone, to be photographed or to be filmed;

Access to dangerous objects, weapons, backpacks, suitcases or luggage is not allowed;

The use of cameras, mobile phones or other electronic devices is forbidden;

It is recommended that personal objects such as volumes, letters, illustrated, documents or photos are not brought.

According to the statement sent by the Victoria Palace, on August 6 and 7, 2025, the state funerals will be organized in honor of Ion Iliescu, who held the position of president of Romania in three mandates, in the post -December period.

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