Carol Park
Parcul Carol I
A park built for the 1906 exhibition, with terraced gardens leading up to the imposing Heroes' Mausoleum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Carol Park was created for the 1906 national exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of King Carol I's accession to the throne. It features a lake, a Roman-style open-air theatre, and the 'Vlad Țepeș Castle' water tower, which resembles a medieval castle. On the hill above stands the Heroes' Mausoleum, built in 1963 of red granite (originally a mausoleum for communist leaders), with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front, where soldiers guard an eternal flame. Admission is free and the park is open all day. It lies about 1.5 km south of Piața Unirii. Visitors are fewer here, making it a good choice for those interested in different layers of history.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
- Palace of the Parliament
- Manuc's Inn
- Old Princely Court
- Stavropoleos Monastery
- CEC Palace
- People's Salvation Cathedral
- Caru' cu Bere