Lake Cișmigiu, Bucharest

Name: Lake Cișmigiu
Address: Bucharest, Romania

#49 among attractions in Bucharest

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Cișmigiu is a lake in the center of Bucharest, Sector 1, in Cișmigiu Gardens. The lake has a surface of 29.500 m², a length of 1.3 km, a width of 50 meters and a depth of 1–2 meters. During winter the lake is dried artificially and a skate park is organized on the lake bed. Close to the Lake Cișmigiu in the Cișmigiu Gardens is the much smaller Lake Lebedelor, which is reserved for water birds. ()

Local name: Lacul Cișmigiu Area: 72.9 acres (0.1139 mi²)Length: 4265 ftWidth: 164 ftMaximum depth: 7 ftElevation: 253 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°26'13"N, 26°5'27"E

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Sector 1 (Universitate)Bucharest Romania

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Lake Cișmigiu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Art of Romania, Cișmigiu Gardens, Palace of the National Military Circle, Kretzulescu Church.

~1680 ftNE
Artworks from Romania, Europe and Asia
National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the National Museum of Art of Romania stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic excellence. Housed within the neoclassical edifice of the former Royal Palace, this premier institution is a treasure trove of Romanian...
~110 ftW
Park
Cișmigiu Gardens, Bucharest
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Cișmigiu Gardens is a verdant oasis that offers city dwellers and tourists alike a tranquil retreat from the bustling urban environment. Established in 1847 and spanning over 17 hectares, this picturesque park is the oldest public...
~1760 ftSE
Palace
Palace of the National Military Circle, Bucharest
9 min walk • The Palace of the National Military Circle is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Bucharest, Romania. This grand structure, known for its elegant design and historical significance, serves as a cultural and social hub for military personnel as well as...
~1560 ftE
Brick Orthodox church built in the 1720s
Kretzulescu Church, Bucharest
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, the Kretzulescu Church stands as a beacon of Romanian spirituality and architectural grace. This Eastern Orthodox church, a historical and cultural landmark, was commissioned by the Wallachian nobleman Iordache Crețulescu and his...
~1500 ftNE
Palace, Paul Gottereau
Royal Palace of Bucharest, Bucharest
8 min walk • The Royal Palace of Bucharest, situated in the heart of Romania's vibrant capital, stands as a testament to the country's regal heritage and architectural grandeur. This historic edifice, once the home of Romanian royalty, now serves as the National Museum of Art of...
~1830 ftE
Square
Revolution Square, Bucharest
9 min walk • Revolution Square is a square in central Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. Known as Palace Square until 1989, it was renamed after the Romanian Revolution of December 1989.
0.4 miS
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Mihai Vodă Monastery, Bucharest
10 min walk • The Mihai Vodă Monastery, founded by Mihai Viteazul, is one of the oldest buildings in Bucharest. It was built in 1591, surrounded by stone walls, similar to a fortress.
~1890 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Carol I, Bucharest
10 min walk • The equestrian statue of Carol I is a monument in Romania, situated in the central zone of Bucharest, on Calea Victoriei. The massive statue, cast in bronze, represents Carol I of Romania, the first King of Romania, mounted on his horse.
~1080 ftNW
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture
Crețulescu Palace, Bucharest
6 min walk • Crețulescu Palace is a historic building near the Cișmigiu Gardens on Știrbei Vodă Street nr. 39, in Bucharest, Romania. It was built for the Crețulescu family in 1902–1904 by Romanian architect Petre Antonescu.
~910 ftNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lacul Lebedelor, Bucharest
5 min walk • Lacul Lebedelor is an artificial lake in the center of Bucharest, Sector 1, in Cișmigiu Gardens, close to Lake Cișmigiu. It is reserved to water birds. Over 90 species of birds and animals can be seen on another lake in Bucharest, Lake Văcărești.
~1190 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Bulandra Theatre, Bucharest
6 min walk • The Bulandra Theatre in Bucharest, Romania was founded in 1947 as Teatrul Municipal; its first director was Lucia Sturdza-Bulandra, one of the leading Romanian stage actresses of her generation.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lake Cișmigiu?

Nearby attractions include Cișmigiu Gardens, Bucharest (1 min walk), Lacul Lebedelor, Bucharest (5 min walk), "Dr. Ioan and Nicolae Kalinderu" Museum, Bucharest (6 min walk), National Archives of Romania, Bucharest (6 min walk).

How to get to Lake Cișmigiu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Cișmigiu:

Tram

Cișmigiu • Lines: 24, 44 (5 min walk)
Vasile Pârvan • Lines: 24, 44 (9 min walk)

Bus

Cișmigiu • Lines: 122, 137, 168, 178, 226, 368 (6 min walk)
Sala Palatului • Lines: 178 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Grădina Cișmigiu • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (6 min walk)
Piața Mihail Kogălniceanu • Lines: 61, 66, 69, 70, 85, 90 (6 min walk)

Metro

Izvor • Lines: M1, M3 (8 min walk)
Universitate • Lines: M2 (15 min walk)

Train

Bucharest Gara de Nord (27 min walk)
București Basarab (38 min walk)