The most beautiful parks and gardens Romania

Looking for a pleasant place to stroll? Head for the public gardens, which stretch along the Someșul Mic river. The central Simion Bărnuțiu Park opened in 1827, and its lake was an early encouragement to canoeing in summer and skating in winter. Part of the site is dedicated to sports. The site, listed as a historic monument, is an emblematic place for strolling. It's not far from Cetățuia Park, on the other side of the river, which overlooks the rooftops of the old town. These are just two of the many parks in Cluj.

It lies on the border between the old town and the modern city, at the foot of the Town Hall. This park is home to the remains of ancient Tomis, founded by settlers from the Greek city of Miletus in the ^6th century BC. Here you can see a tower rebuilt in the time of the Byzantine emperor Justinian, in the ^mid-6th century, and the last section of the Roman wall (on the Boulevard Ferdinand side), dating from the ^3rd century AD. The park's paths are lined with amphorae and column fragments.

This park to the north of the city is one of the most pleasant. Opened in 1936, it is laid out around a beautiful expanse of the same name, part of a necklace of lakes formed by the Colentina River. In winter, it freezes over and becomes a skating rink, while in summer, boats can be hired for a leisurely stroll. The wide avenues are lined with a variety of trees. There are numerous terraces for refreshments and refreshment. Although gigantic, the park is overcrowded on Sundays, when all the inhabitants of Bucharest seem to gather.

Romania's very first botanical garden, created in 1856 by naturalist Anastasie Fătu, is also one of the country's largest: it covers an area of 80 ha, on Copou Hill. It is divided into twelve sections, dedicated to roses, Romanian flora, world flora and useful plants (medicinal, melliferous, aromatic, etc.). It also includes twelve greenhouses, housing tropical, subtropical and equatorial plants. The Iași Botanical Garden is part of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University.

Opened in 1860, it is the oldest park in Bucharest, and certainly the most charming. Its benches, kiosks, avenues lined with venerable trees, lake and bridges give it a very romantic feel. It is a very popular place in all seasons: in good weather, you can rent a boat there. In winter, people come here to skate or toboggan. Also look for the chess player area (șahiști), where gentlemen play lively backgammon games. All in length, the park is surrounded by beautiful residences, such as the palace Creţulescu.

This beautiful park with its lush vegetation was founded in 1860 by the famous physician Carol Davila. Its 18 hectares are divided into several sectors, dedicated to rare plants, Dobrogea flora and Mediterranean plants. There's also the grandmother's garden, the Italian garden, the medicinal garden, the rose garden... The greenhouses (please note reduced opening hours) house tropical and subtropical plants, cacti and palms. In all, over 5,000 varieties, not counting the 500,000 specimens in the herbarium.

It is one of the most pleasant places in the city to rest and contemplate nature. Known as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Eastern Europe, this unique place on the heights of the city was designed by Alexandru Borza in 1920. Its 11,000 varieties of plants from all over the world, spread over 14 hectares, are used for research, conservation and public education. Thus, important research on edible plants is carried out here and the scientists in charge of this garden are in contact with colleagues from many countries. Outdoors, you will visit a Gyo-no-niwa-style Japanese garden with bridges and gates, and a beautiful rose garden surrounded by other ornamental plants from all over the world and from all walks of life. A section of ancient cultures allows you to rediscover plants that are nowadays neglected. A section of medicinal plants, coastal flora and real forests will complete your walk. Some of the plants are sheltered under gigantic greenhouses. One is a collection of large palm trees, banana and cocoa trees. Another is devoted to cacti of all sizes and origins. Yet another is home to more than 50 species of orchids. Mediterranean and Australian plants grow side-by-side, while olive, fig and eucalyptus trees grow elsewhere. Finally, the most impressive is in the aquarium greenhouse, with its giant Amazon lotus, almost 1.5 m in diameter, carnivorous plants and papyrus.

West of Piteşti, this park extends beyond the gate of the World War I Heroes. This pleasant green space of almost 30 hectares includes an oak forest, a small zoo and a convent dating from 1699. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, it is still a popular place to walk, perfect for cycling and rollerblading. To reach it, you can opt for a walk from the centre, through the beautiful wooded areas, or take bus 2A or 5.

The city, one of the greenest in the country, has many of them. The oldest (19th century) is the park Petőfi Sándor, in which the Catholic Episcopal Palace is nestled. Very wooded, it is home to three giant sequoias. The former Rhedey Park was also divided in two in the 19th century: on the one hand the park Bălcescu, on the other hand the zoological garden. The Central Park, or Park 1 Decembrie, dates from the 1950s. By the river, the park Brătianu is the largest in the city. Another park surrounds the fortress, laid out in the old moat.

This park of the Rodna Mountains is one of the most beautiful in the country. The massif includes 28 lakes, circuses and glacial valleys, waterfalls and rivers. The flora is rich, the forests are beautiful. Edelweiss is the symbol of the massif. The Refuge refuge, accessible from the station, is the best starting point for other hikes in the massif.

Located 4 km west of the city, stretching all the way to the Hungarian border, this remarkable natural area surrounding the Mureş is well worth a visit. Covering an area of 17,000 ha, it is home to over 200 species of bird. Its forests are made up of pedunculate oak, poplar, willow and ash. Points of interest include the Bezdin pond, famous for its water lilies, and the monastery of the same name. Cycling and canoeing are also available.

This lively and colorful park, located in the old town center, is a popular place to cool off in summer. Children flock to play in an area devoted entirely to them, while chess players compete in frenzied games. While following these scenes of life, you can contemplate the buildings that surround the park, such as the post office and the town hall. You can also visit a number of nearby monuments, such as the citadel.

This park, steeped in history, is a delight to stroll through amidst century-old trees. It was inaugurated in 1906, on the occasion of a jubilee exhibition. Built on Filaret Hill, south of the capital, it offers one of the few panoramic views of the city. In the center, a 48-meter high mausoleum houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. You'll also see a scale model of the Poienari citadel (one of Vlad Țepeș's lairs), which serves as a water tower. Further south, the Youth Park(Tineretului), created under Communism, is much larger and boasts a large lake.

The downtown park, created in 1881, has retained its former glory thanks to the wealthy mansions that surround it, such as the Palace and Caraiman hotels. It is home to centuries-old trees and a modest natural history museum. In the northern part, there's a World War I cemetery, where American airmen who fought in Romanian skies are buried. The tip is occupied by an elegant casino, built in 1912 on the initiative of King Carol ^I. Guided tours of the interior are available.

Located to the south of the city, it's one of the largest and most beautiful in the country, covering more than 90 hectares. Designed by French architect Édouard Redont, it was inaugurated in 1903. Set around a lake, it's a very pleasant place, but it gets crowded on Sundays, when families flock to its paths and small zoo. Among the trees and statues, terraces welcome strollers in summer. The park also boasts a suspension bridge dating from 1901-1902 and the ruins of an "enchanted castle"(Castelul fermecat), built around the same time.

To the north-west of the town center, this university botanical garden, created in 1952, comprises various sections covering a dozen hectares. Entering via strada Iancu Jianu, the first section is dedicated to ornamental plants, with superb beds of colorful flowers beautifully laid out on the lawns. You'll see beautiful collections of dahlias, roses, tulips, water lilies and peonies. Other sections are devoted to Romanian and world flora. The garden also includes greenhouses and a beautiful herbarium for all to consult.

This beautiful park is the oldest in the city, laid out in the first half of the 19th century and then frequented by the elite. It is known for its linden trees, especially the one near which the poet Mihai Eminescu liked to settle in search of inspiration. Almost five hundred years old, it is supported by metal crutches. Nearby is a museum dedicated to the artist. You will see in the park several busts of personalities who have marked the cultural life of Iași: Eminescu of course, but also his lover Veronica Micle and his friend Ion Creangă.

They stretch to the southeast of the center, along the Bega river. Some are dedicated to leisure activities, with swimming pools and tennis courts. The most beautiful is the Rose Park(Rozelor), where you can sit on a bench and admire the multicolored flowers. Nearby, the open-air theater regularly hosts cultural events. The Children's Park(Copiilor) has plenty of games for the little ones. On the other side of the river, you'll find the large university campus, a veritable city within the city, with a lively nightlife.

Located behind the town hall, the main park hugs the outside of the Mureș curve. A pedestrian bridge takes you to the area around the citadel, which features several leisure facilities, including a gigantic swimming pool, sports fields, restaurants and bars. On the other side of the Palace of Culture is the Children's Park(parcul Copiilor) with games for young and old alike: this is where chess and rummy enthusiasts meet in a specially landscaped area.