Romanians have been getting into the festive spirit at Christmas markets that have opened in Bucharest.

Several squares in the Romanian capital were illuminated at the start of December, with some displays switched on as early as November, including the cities of Sibiu, Cluj, Craiova and Brasov.

“It’s very beautiful. I’m delighted. I have to bring my neice here — she’s in the first grade — and I can barely wait to bring her," said one visitor.

AP video by Nick Dumitrache