Bucharest has a lot to offer. From beautiful historic buildings to hidden ‘secret alleys’, beautifully designed shops, quirky museums, an emerging coffee and foodie scene during a street festival, and the craziest nightlife in this part of Europe, Bucharest has got it all.
Be sure you’ll find plenty of Instagrammable places in Bucharest just waiting for a creative eye to capture it. Whether you spend only one day in Bucharest or much more, you must see these places. Let’s see some of these places together.
Cotroceni Area
Cotroceni is a beautiful neighbourhood near the city center. It is one of the few areas left in Bucharest without the communist touch. Many of the houses from the early 1900s stand beautifully for you to picture them and get the famous Cotroceni vibe.
Twice a year, Cotroceni Bazaar invites locals and tourists to discover the neighbourhood and its beauty.
The House of Mita, the Cyclist
The House of Mita the Cyclist is one of the most famous houses in Bucharest, known as a historical monument for its unusual architecture. Located on Biserica Amzei Street no 9 (Amzei Church Street), it is a vast and fantastic building that impresses tourists not only in the winter season. At first glance, you will notice the windows decorated with bas-reliefs with lions and cupids. The house’s architecture has the sign of Nicolae C. Mihaescu, built at the beginning of the 20th century.
From 2023 to 2033, The House of Mita the Cyclist will be transformed into a conceptual and experiential cultural space – a meeting place, exchange of ideas and reflection for the city’s future and the well-being of the people of Bucharest.
Maison DADOO
Located on Popa Petre 13 Street, Maison Dadoo is a unique creation atelier based in Bucharest, Romania, offering personalized services in a modern and dynamic manner, a place where floral design meets event design.
Every winter, it becomes one of the most impressive and magical places in Bucharest that captivates everyone’s attention, especially on social media.
Carturesti Carusel
There are so many fantastic spots to take photos from beautiful angles in Carturesti, but the classic shot is on the spiral staircase. Something about the white staircases and railings against the colourful backdrop of thousands of books screams Instagrammable.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, Cărturești Carousel opened its doors in 2015 after five years of a massive reconstruction of the building where it stands.
The Romanian Athenaeum
The Romanian Athenaeum will quickly become one of your favourite places in Bucharest. This building is so stunningly beautiful inside and out that it has become one of the most photographed places in the city. Some even say it is the city symbol.
If you decide to step inside for some pictures, please use a wide-angle lens to get the perfect picture for your Instagram account.
‘Dimitrie Gusti’ National Village Museum
This open-air ethnographic museum showcases traditional Romanian village life next to the Arch of Triumph. It has 272 authentic peasant farms and houses, all with unique architecture adapted to the way of life of each region.
All the buildings were moved from their original sites and placed in the National Museum of the Village „Dimitrie Gusti”.
The Palace of the Parliament
The Palace of the Parliament is the world’s second-largest administrative building after the Pentagon. It’s also the most expensive administrative and heaviest building in the world. And honestly, when you visit it, you understand why the Romanian Palace of Parliament holds all these records!
When it comes to pictures, two spots represent some of the most Instagrammable places in Bucharest: you will want to head to the water fountains leading from Piata Unirii to the Palace of Parliament and Izvor Park.
CEC Palace
The CEC Palace in Bucharest, built in 1900 and situated on Calea Victoriei opposite the National Museum of Romanian History, is the headquarters of the National Savings Bank CEC, now called the CEC Bank. This building will catch your eye the moment you pass by it.
The CEC Palace is also one of the capital’s most solid buildings, as its structure was not damaged by the earthquake that left traces in Bucharest. Its glass-metal dome, along with the entrance that features an arch supported by two pairs of columns, makes the headquarters of CEC Bank one of the top attractions for architecture lovers.
Macca-Vilacrosse Passage
In keeping with the “Paris of the East’ theme, Bucharest has a lot of Parisian-style arcades full of cafés and lovely outdoor seating. They’re insanely beautiful to photograph; you can find a few around the Old Town. The largest and most beautiful is the Macca-Vilacrosse Passage, near Calea Victoriei.
It’s a great place to wander around with your camera or stop for a coffee in one of Bucharest’s most beautiful alleys.
Cismigiu Gardens
The “Central Park” of Bucharest, the Cismigiu Gardens, is a wonderful oasis from the chaotic traffic of Bucharest. Done in the English garden style, this park is unique and easily one of the most Instagrammable spots in Bucharest.
There is a beautiful artificial lake with fountains, monuments, a beautiful bridge, and tons of benches and trees that look even more beautiful in autumn! The streets around Cismigiu Gardens are also well worth a wander, as they are beautiful and ornate, and the streets are very peaceful.
Stavropoleos Church
The Stavropoleos Church was built in the first decades of the 18th century and is, even today, one of the most beautiful churches in Bucharest.
While you must head outside the city most of the time to find a monastery, this one is in the heart of the Old Town, making it highly convenient to visit.
Calea Victoriei – Victoriei Street
Victoriei Street – Calea Victoriei is one of the main avenues in Bucharest. It becomes pedestrian during most weekends throughout the year when Open Streets are organized.
You will discover this famous street in Bucharest as one of the most attractive to stroll and enjoy the city. Along its path, you will find exciting tourist attractions like the National Museum of Art, the Revolution Square or some of the Best Cafes in Bucharest.
Arthur Verona Street
Regarding vibrant murals, this street is the most colourful place in Bucharest. Located just a few steps from Romana Square, Arthur Verona Street is full of fantastic street art that will give your Instagram feed the pop of colour it needs for a playful vibe.
The walls here are painted yearly during Street Delivery, an event dedicated to the arts, urbanism, and architecture.
