If you ask Bucharest residents about their favorite hangout, many will direct you towards the Cismigiu Garden area, a park that goes back over 200 years, and offers you a breath of fresh air right in the center of the city. Take a walk through its picturesque alleys, pleasantly shaded by hundred-year old oaks and chestnuts and dotted by graceful statues, or let your senses be overwhelmed by the colors and...
Bucharest might not be the greenest European capital on an area per capita basis, but it is still has a fair amount of parks and public gardens. Open day and night, they offer an escape from the daily hassle, clean air, and the chance to rewind. Herastrau Park While the park was recently renamed to honor the last Romania king, Mihai I, who passed away recently, locals still refer to it as Herastrau....
Mill Lake is one of the largest lakes in Bucharest, a beautiful place that offers beautiful and lush landscapes for those who are looking for a serene destination where they can relax and enjoy a slower pace of life. With an area of 246 ha and located at 6 km from Bucharest’s center, this blue attraction is one of the most appreciated destinations for locals or tourists with a passion for photography and...
If you ever find yourself simply walking through Carol Park and you have enough time on your hands to discover a less common tourist attraction, with a medieval appearance and gorgeously built out of red bricks, then be prepared to be surprised. Right in the center of the park there is the Water Tower that was built by the architects Stefan Burcus and V. Stephanescu in 1906, to commemorate 40 years from...
Cismigiu Park is located in the heart of Bucharest and it is the oldest public garden in the city. It is the place where both locals and tourists love to spend peaceful and relaxing afternoons surrounded by wonderful greenery while admiring the wonderful blue lake. The Park enjoys a great positioning, right in the center of Romania’s Capital. Cismigiu has a surface of about 15,59 ha and it is located...
Maybe when compared to other botanical gardens from other major European Capitals, Bucharest’s Botanical Gardens isn’t that big and doesn’t have such a rich history, but it has a great quality- it is a very unique and beautiful green landscape that emphasizes the natural charm of Romania’s Capital. For those who haven’t visited yet Bucharest’s Botanical Gardens we must mention that it is a...
Herastrau Park is a great way to spend time outdoors and admire nature during a casual stroll in Bucharest. The park is located in a very good area filled with bars and restaurant, so if you feel hungry or you want to grab a drink, everything is within reach. The park is situated in the north side of Bucharest and you can easily reach it with a taxi or by taking the metro to Aviatorilor station. It is the...
