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Văcărești Natural Park
The delta in the city
About Văcărești Natural Park
Văcărești Natural Park grew in an abandoned reservoir south-east of the centre, becoming a wild wetland of reeds and pools with hundreds of species of birds and plants. It was declared a protected natural park in 2016.
Why it's on our list
- Reeds, lakes and birds
- A protected area
- Wild nature in the city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Văcărești Natural Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Văcărești Natural Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Piața SuduluiM21.0 km13 min walk
- Mihai BravuM1M31.3 km17 min walk
- Constantin BrâncoveanuM21.8 km22 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Șoseaua Olteniței1.0 km13 min walk
- Taxi rank, Strada Sergent Nițu Vasile1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Old Princely Court4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Cărturești Carusel4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Stavropoleos Monastery4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Palace of the Parliament4.6 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Revolution Square5.1 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Cișmigiu Gardens5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- National Museum of Art of Romania5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Romanian Athenaeum5.3 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Museum of the Romanian Peasant7.1 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Arcul de Triumf8.6 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 29 min
Getting around
- Gara de Nord (main station)6.9 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Henri Coandă Airport (OTP)19 kmCar or taxi 61 min