Trip Scam

DestinationsRomaniaBucharestTraditions

Bucharest, Romania

Traditions and customs in Bucharest

5 customs and traditions in Bucharest — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Interwar architecture

Interwar architecture
Photo: Angelo Sartori · Pexels License · source

Bucharest was called 'Little Paris' for its Belle Époque boulevards, much of it still standing.

2. Mărțișor

Mărțișor
Photo: Angelos Lamprakopoulos · Pexels License · source

Red-and-white tokens given on 1 March to mark spring.

3. Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter
Photo: Ch Jawad · Pexels License · source

The largest festival of the year, with midnight services and painted eggs.

4. Terrace culture

Terrace culture
Photo: Roman Muntean · Pexels License · source

Summer is spent on outdoor terraces, and the city has an enormous number of them.

5. Traditional crafts

Traditional crafts
Photo: Mariya Klyachko · Pexels License · source

Ceramics, embroidery and painted eggs from the regions, sold at the Village Museum.

More about Bucharest