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Nicolae Romanescu Park
Nicolae Romanescu Park in Craiova is the largest natural park in Southeastern Europe, covering nearly 100 hectares. It was designed between 1901 and 1903 at the initiative of Mayor Nicolae P. Romanescu, based on plans by French landscape architect Edouard Redont. The park's design was awarded a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris World Fair. The landscape is characterized by its romantic style, featuring artificial lakes, canals, waterfalls, and a wide variety of exotic plants. Architectural highlights include the Suspended Bridge, spanning the lake, and the 'Enchanted Castle', a photogenic structure perched on a hill. The park also houses a velodrome, a hippodrome, and a small zoo, which is among the oldest in the country. With over 35 kilometers of walking paths, it serves as a central recreational hub for Craiova's residents and a monument of European landscape art. Extensive restoration efforts in recent years have returned its historic structures and gardens to their original 20th-century grandeur.
- Location: Dolj, Romania
- Top sights: Teatrul de Vară · Monument Hipic · Glorieta
- Nearby: Segarcea (23 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 40 | 47 | 49 | 75 | 84 | 71 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 50 | 52 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The park covers a total area of approximately 96 hectares
- The design won a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris World Fair
- The network of walking paths totals 35 kilometers in length
- The park was constructed between 1901 and 1903
- The Suspended Bridge was designed by French architect Edouard Redont
- The park contains the only hippodrome for harness racing in Romania
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Sights in the town Nicolae Romanescu Park (10)
Main Gate
The main entrance to Nicolae Romanescu Park, an arch.
Birds
An area in Nicolae Romanescu Park where birds are kept.
Ostrich
An ostrich enclosure in Nicolae Romanescu Park.
Capucin
A capuchin monkey enclosure in Nicolae Romanescu Park.
Craiova Zoological Garden
The zoo in Craiova, housing various animal species, within Nicolae Romanescu Park.
Podul Suspendat
A suspension bridge in Nicolae Romanescu Park, offering a view over the lake.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Romanescu Park in Craiova special?
Is there a suspended bridge in the park?
What is the 'Enchanted Castle' (Castelul Fermecat)?
Can you rent boats in the park?
Is there a zoo in Romanescu Park?
Nicolae Romanescu Park: where is it located?
Nicolae Romanescu Park: what is there to see?
Nicolae Romanescu Park: when is the best time to visit?
Nicolae Romanescu Park: why is it worth visiting?
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