Bucharest is a city of contrasts where elegant nineteenth-century architecture stands alongside imposing communist-era buildings and lively modern neighbourhoods. Romania’s capital offers visitors a fascinating mix of history, culture and everyday life, making it one of Eastern Europe’s most interesting destinations.
Walking through Bucharest is the best way to appreciate its atmosphere. Wide boulevards, quiet parks, Orthodox churches, cafés and historic streets reveal different aspects of the city, while the Old Town remains the heart of local life for both residents and visitors.
Our articles describe Bucharest through personal experiences, photographs and practical information gathered during our journey. Rather than following only the main tourist attractions, we enjoy discovering the details that make every destination unique.
Here you will find all the travel stories we have written about Bucharest, including city walks, historic landmarks, architecture, local life and places that caught our attention during our visit.
All the photographs published on Miranda Loves Travelling were taken during our stay in Bucharest. The gallery includes monuments, streets, historic buildings, parks and everyday scenes that reflect the character of Romania’s capital.
Bucharest is an excellent starting point for exploring Romania. Many travellers spend two or three days discovering the city before continuing towards Transylvania, the Carpathian Mountains or the Black Sea coast.
[ Apr.2014 ] In Bucharest, we stayed in our friends’ flat for ourselves. They bought this flat for their daughter, and at the moment, they were getting ready to be able to live in. They…
[ Apr.2014 ] We always plan to go somewhere outside of western Europe for the Easter holidays, because the shops and services are closed in the west. The Orthodox church has got the different date…