Most of my walks, whether I want to or not, are spent in the same places chosen out of convenience or obligation, but also because they are favorite places for beauty.
For me, an inhabitant of Bucharest, the capital of Romania, my favorite place to walk is Victory Avenue, which unites the most important and interesting places for the history of the city and the country. Moreover, it is a place worth visiting and even chosen by most foreign tourists.
The impressions from my most recent walk are related to the Old Center of Bucharest, a place I always end up in when I walk on Victory Avenue.
The photos of this walk were taken with my smart phone and not edited at all. This rarely happens, in the last few years I select and edit all the photos I use in posts. This time I didn't have time...
What follows is more of a photo reportage of the walk, with more photos and less explanation.
A short walk through a small part of the Old Center of Bucharest.
Most often our walks (i.e. with my wife) start or end with a coffee, so one end of the walk has to include a cafe. Always the same, because we are faithful to the places we like.
The imposing building behind the cafe is the headquarters of the National Bank of Romania, located in the center of the Old Town. Our walk took place next to this building.
I love walking around this part of the city because everything is old, the buildings are over a hundred years old, and it makes me think of how people lived in the last century.
The Old Town is pedestrianized, and cars are forbidden. On this promenade, where street performers often come to sing...and make a few bucks. On the right side is the National Bank and on the left, behind the singer, is the Dacia Palace.
This palace is home to the city's most spectacular cultural phenomenon, Art Safari, which brings together several exhibitions and themes. It lasts only three months and is truly spectacular!
The most recent Art Safari event started at the beginning of September and we bought our tickets in advance at a great discount (we only paid $25 for two tickets). I am excited about the upcoming visit and waiting for the best time to plan it.
Walking past the entrance to the palace I noticed something new and intriguing, which I have seen before near other important buildings in the city.
Girls and women, especially foreign tourists, take selfies or are photographed by other people and they change their walking clothes for special outfits, even blouses and dresses. Right on the street, uninhibited by the presence of other people on the street.
I think these photos were taken to be posted on social media.
What caught my attention and interest on this walk were the posters of the exhibitions I was about to visit.
Interesting, isn't it? I'm looking forward to visiting, especially since there is a cafe included.
During the summer, this place has been crowded as it's the central point from where the streets of the old town begin. Now it is much freer and more quiet and pleasant to walk around.
On the left, you can see the other side of the National Bank building.
My favorite street here is Stavropoleos Street. At the end of the street stands one of the most beautiful historical buildings, the CEC Palace. In the middle, on the left, next to the only tree, is the three-hundred-year-old Stavropoleos Monastery.
The monastery church is the end of our walk today and the reason for our walks through the Old Town every Sunday. It is the church attended by my wife... and myself, as a faithful follower of hers (my wife's, of course).
This whole story might not interest anyone but I hope you find something interesting in the photos. Because, after all, images are what it's all about.
Make a point of looking around and up and see what you can find to get shots of that otherwise you may miss.
This is one of the recommendations made by @tattoodjay for those who prefer walking and are used to sharing impressions and photos in his community, Wednesday Walk, every Wednesday, like this one today.
