Words & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Even at the beginning of winter, Bucharest has many interesting sights to see…though, I can imagine that summer in this Romanian city would’ve used up much more space on my camera’s memory card!
However, with the bleak winter weather against me & my lens, here’s a few places worth viewing next time you’re in Bucharest.
Cărturești Carusel
This book store can be captured from so many angles!
In fact, I captured too many pictures of this place!
The sheer size of this book store has made it a popular tourist attraction in Bucharest…
And, I’d also recommend the tasty (though, a little expensive) beverages from Bistro Carusel on the top floor!
Pasajul Victoria
A recurring theme that many cities seem to have these days, is an alley roofed with umbrellas.
Still, what makes this artwork in Bucharest so photogenic is because of the narrower alley…
And, there’s a crazy amount of umbrellas, too…
Therefore, providing your pictures with much more colour and depth!
Palace of Parliament
Its interior has been used in the movie The Nun, and, its exterior used in the movie War Dogs…
Yet, the scale of this huge building is overwhelming, when viewed in person.
Photographs & movies fail to capture its magnitude…
So, I recommend this building is better seen with the naked eye (whilst still grabbing a picture, though!)
IOANID Park
Recommended by local Bucharestian friend, this is more a summer location than a winter location. The park is spacious, peaceful…and, is surrounded by aristocratical buildings.
Arcul de Triumf
I first spotted Bucharest’s Arch of Triumph on the bus journey from the airport to the city…
And, I knew I had grab a picture of this before leaving.
Intentionally similar to the Arch of Triumph’s in Paris, Barcelona, & New York (to name a few!), what separates each one is the way the monuments are (effectively) lit-up at night!
Old Town
When the promotional staff of restaurants aren’t trying to lure you into their food venues, the streets of Old Town Bucharest can be nice to walk around.
Granted, Old Town has become one of the most popular tourism areas in the city, however, you won’t struggle to find little photogenic pockets that’ll make you feel like you’re off the tourist map!
You can find out more about Bucharest in our series GOING SOLO, available to watch here on YouTube!
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