When it comes to visiting a new location, most of us want to mark the experience in various ways. One of the most expressive ways to do so is to take photos that are memory-lasting in the most authentic way possible. If you arrive in Bucharest and you want to leave the city with successful photos taken in unique locations, our guide will help you achieve this. We prepared a list of some of the most suitable places for you to get those magazine-ready snaps.
Top 10 places for unique photos:
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Cărturești Carusel
This is one of the capital’s emblematic cultural spaces that will inspire you to take photos that will seem like taken out of fairytales. The room has impressive dimensions, and its design has innovative elements. The style of the building combines modern and contemporary aspects with the architecture of the 19th century. This is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the country. It is a bright open space, often described by visitors as a small paradise nestled in the heart of Bucharest. You can find the Cărturești bookstore on 55 Lipscani Street.
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Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum
If you want to have some original memories that compress the image of the Romanian rural space, you can opt for this location. Traditional household houses, windmills, fountains and wooden churches are elements that will liven up the pictures you will take. Muzeul Satului is located on 28-30 Kisselef Boulevard.
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Macca-Villacrosse passage
Listed as a historical monument this is found an animated corner of Bucharest. Its notoriety comes from its architecture and the story behind it. The passage is a delight for spectators, due to the way it was made and decorated. It is covered with yellow glass, has the shape of an elongated horseshoe and the stained glass windows and architectural elements merge in a harmonious way. The space is bathed in a playful light that passes through brightly colored stained glass. In addition to the undeniable architectural beauty, here you will find several restaurants. Thus, this place is ideal both for photos and for a lunch break. The location is in sector three and connects Calea Victoriei and Lipscani Street.
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Benjamin Franklin Street
The cafes on this street will transport you to the Parisian promenades. This part of Bucharest has a chic, graceful air, just perfect for immortalizing some artistic frames, worthy of framing.
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Western Old Art Museum
This building seems to be taken from the stories that evoke passages from medieval times. The imposing construction is made according to the Tudor architectural style. The exterior is paved with brick and the facade of the building is simply decorated with wooden elements. The symmetry of the details and the sobriety of the construction denote refinement, elegance and grandeur. The park that houses the museum is specific to the English style. The address of the museum is: No. 3 Dr. Nicolae Minovici Street.
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CEC Palace
At number 13 on Calea Victoriei you will find a spectacular French-inspired building. In terms of specialty, the architectural style is eclectic, to which Renaissance elements have been added. The CEC Palace is a towering building – by its proportions – and elegant, thanks to the glass domes and other unique architectural elements. Inside you can find the CEC Bank and the CEC Museum, where you can learn more about the place.
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Capșa House (Casa Capșa)
Another French-style building is the Capsa House. After World War II, it became a meeting place for artists, writers and journalists. Over time, Capșa House has become a hotel, and today it is part of the capital’s heritage buildings. The refined characteristic of the construction is rendered by the fusion of modern architecture with the classical one. Capșa House is a symbol of bohemian, aristocratic times.
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The Courtyard of Cantacuzino Palace
Another famous building in Bucharest, on 141 Calea Victoriei, is the Cantacuzino Palace. The building embodies the Baroque style and is one of the most precious architectural treasures in the capital. It is one of the representative buildings of the “old Bucharest” and is currently home to the “George Enescu” National Museum
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Botanical Gardens
This is an idyllic setting, ideal for artistic photography. If you want a more special memory, where the urban bustle is not visible, this is the right place for photos. Nature, exotic flowers and monumental trees will ensure you get the most successful frames. The Botanical Garden is located on 32 Cotroceni Road.
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Romanian Athenaeum
It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the capital, which is why it could not be missed from this top. The construction was made by overlapping the neoclassical, eclectic and French architectural styles. The facade of the Athenaeum will remind you of Greek temples. The address where you will find this architectural gem is 1-3 Benjamin Franklin Street.
