The Carol I Park (also known as Filaret Park), located in the 4th sector of Bucharest, is one of the oldest and most picturesque parks of the capital, being inaugurated in 1906, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the reign of King Carol I. Covering some 41 hectares, the park is landscaped in the English landscape style, with sprawling lawns, artificial lakes and shady alleyways, providing a peaceful green retreat in the middle of the city.
Inside the park is the impressive Mausoleum of the Heroes of our Nation, built between 1958 and 1963 and dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the two world wars after 1989. The park is also home to the Arenele Romane, an open-air amphitheater where various cultural and musical events take place, adding vitality to the cultural life of Bucharest.
Carol I Park is not only a place for relaxation and recreation, it is also a place of historical and cultural significance, with numerous monuments and heritage buildings. These include the Zodiac Fountain, built in 1935, and the Dimitrie Leonida National Technical Museum, which houses an impressive collection of inventions and technical devices, highlighting Romanian contributions to global technological progress.
Other attractions worth visiting in Carol I Park:
- George Grigorie Cantacuzino Fountain, realized in neoclassical style in 1870;
- Giants Statues
- The Monument to the Unknown Hero, brought from Mărășești in 1991;
- Fountain 1906
- Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy
- Roman Arenas, with a capacity of 5000 seats.
Access to the Carol I Park is free and to get here by public transportation you can use:
- Bus: 116, 136, 232, 381, N112, 323, N10, N107, 76, N105, 313, N1
- Metro: M2 (Tineretului)
- Trams: 23, 47, 7
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