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    Bazilescu Park

    Area: 13.5 ha
    Main attractions: Summer Theater, Bazilescu Parish, Bust of Nicolae Bazilescu and Nicolae Bălcescu, Children's Club Sector 1
    What it will conquer you with: From the historical busts to the summer theater, the park invites you to discover the past in a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere.

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    Marin Preda (Giulești) Park

    Size: approximately 40 hectares.
    Attractions: The park features long walking paths, jogging and bicycle paths, extensive children's play areas and outdoor fitness machines. The park is known for its generous acreage of green space, which makes it suitable for relaxation, picnics and various recreational activities. The greenery is abundant, provid...

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    Herăstrău Park

    Herăstrău Park, also known as King Michael I Park, is one of the largest, most beautiful and most offering parks in the capital, being the ideal place for relaxation, sports and recreation.

    Herăstrău Park covers some 200 hectares and offers a wide range of activities for all ages.

    The park's biggest attraction is, of course, the Herăstrău lake i...

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    Crângași Park

    Size: Approximately 10 hectares.
    Attractions: Crângași Park is known for the Morii Lake, which provides a pleasant setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The lake is used for water sports and boating. The park includes sports fields, children's playgrounds, a running track and fitness areas. Walkways and generous vegetation make it suitabl...

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    Herăstrău Park

    Area: 187 ha
    Main attractions: boat and boat trips, Summer Theater, Village Museum, Village Museum, Japanese Garden, lakeside restaurants, Michael Jackson Alley, Isle of Roses, monuments including the statue of Charles de Gaulle and the Arc de Triomphe
    What it will charm you with: Every corner of this park evokes regal elegance. From the Japanese...

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    Păcii Park

    Size: Approximately 4 hectares.
    Attractions: Peace Park has modern playgrounds for children, sports fields and outdoor fitness machines. It is mainly frequented by the residents of the Militari neighborhood and is suitable for short walks and recreational activities.
    What it will win you over with: Relaxation in Militari - Playgrounds and fitness a...

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    Bordei Park

    Surface: 3.3 ha
    Main attractions: bust of the poet Nichita Stănescu, Lake Floreasca, walking paths, children's playgrounds
    What will charm you: A perfect place for a quiet stroll, where the lake mirrors the beauty of nature and invites you to lose yourself in your thoughts.

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    Băneasa Zoo

    Băneasa Zoo, located in Sector 1, Bucharest, is the largest and oldest zoo in the capital. Opened in 1955, it is home to an impressive variety of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish from all over the world.

    Visitors can discover exotic animals such as lions, tigers, zebras and monkeys, as well as species native to Romania. The park is an ideal place...

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    Tudor Vladimirescu Park

    Size: approximately 1.5 hectares.
    Attractions: Tudor Vladimirescu Park (formerly Fabricii Park) includes a fitness area, playgrounds and several benches for resting. It is a small park, designed for recreational activities for the residents of the Militari neighborhood.
    What it will win you over with: Simple recreation - A corner of tranquility fo...

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    Kiseleff Park

    Surface: 3.2 ha
    Main attractions: a relaxing place for families with children, for nature walks, cycling and rollerblading. The park also presents cultural memories through the busts of Nicolae Leonard or Barbu Ștefănescu Delavrancea, as well as the work of sculptor George Apostu.
    What will charm you: Among the centuries-old trees and shady alleys...

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