This is the lively capital city of Romania, in Eastern Europe. I visited here back in 2011 and more recently 2021, mainly exploring the center area full of cafes and shops. First are some high views of the city from the hotel I stayed in:

Next is the bustling old center area with lots of people enjoying the outdoor cafes & lounges:

Some of the older pics I took show historic buildings & monuments, including the famous parliament house from outside and in: