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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Nicolae Romanescu Park

Craiova, Romania

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 21 2026
Nicolae Romanescu Park

A large park of about 90 hectares in Craiova, with a lake, bridges, shady alleys and old trees. Visitors walk, cycle and skate the paths, take boats on the lake, visit the free mini zoo and bring children to the playgrounds.

Highlights

  • Lake with boat rides
  • Bridge over the lake
  • Mini zoo

Good to know

  • Bike and scooter rental stations
  • Terraces and snack stands inside
  • Few toilets, one near the main exit

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