Lake Văcărești, Bucharest

Name: Lake Văcărești
Address: Bucharest, Romania

#140 among attractions in Bucharest

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Văcărești is a lake in the south of Bucharest, Sector 4. The lake has a surface of 140.5 hectares. It is now part of the Văcărești Nature Park, a protected zone of nature. Over 100 species of wild birds and animals live in this area. The area is nicknamed Bucharest Delta. ()

Area: 0.73 mi²Length: 7546 ftWidth: 6562 ftMaximum depth: 7 ftElevation: 207 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°24'5"N, 26°7'52"E

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Sector 4 (Văcăreşti)Bucharest Romania

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

Nearby attractions include: Sun Plaza, Tineretului Park, Văcărești Nature Park, Asmita Gardens.

0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sun Plaza, Bucharest
15 min walk • Sun Plaza, a bustling hub of retail activity, stands as a modern shopping center in the southern part of Bucharest, Romania. Since its opening in 2010, it has quickly become a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking for a comprehensive shopping...
1.1 miW
Park with lake, cycling and sports complex
Tineretului Park, Bucharest
30 min walk • Tineretului Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of Bucharest, Romania, offers city dwellers and tourists alike a tranquil escape from the urban hustle. Spanning over 200 hectares, this expansive park was established in the 1960s and has since become one of the city's...
~1020 ftSE
Park
Văcărești Nature Park, Bucharest
5 min walk • Văcărești Nature Park is a nature park in Bucharest, Romania, containing the wetlands surrounding Lake Văcărești.
0.5 miNW
Skyscraper
Asmita Gardens, Bucharest
14 min walk • Asmita Gardens is a residential complex located in Bucharest. The complex has a total surface of 70,000 m² and is formed by a total of seven towers, five of which have a height of 16 floors, one tower with a height of 20 floors, and one tower with a height of 24 floors.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Polyvalent Hall, Bucharest
28 min walk • Polyvalent Hall of Bucharest is a multi-purpose indoor arena on the Tineretului Park in Bucharest, Romania. It is home to the CSM București of the National Handball League.
~490 ftS
Neighbourhood
Văcărești, Bucharest
3 min walk • Văcărești is a neighbourhood in south-eastern Bucharest, located near Dâmbovița River and the Văcărești Lake. Nearby neighbourhoods include Vitan, Olteniței, and Berceni. Originally a village, it was incorporated into Bucharest as it expanded.
1.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Berceni, Bucharest
34 min walk • Berceni is a district of southern Bucharest.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Olteniței, Bucharest
22 min walk • Olteniței is a quarter in Bucharest's Sector 4, in the southern part of the city. A subdivision of Berceni, it gained its current form in the 1980s, when apartment buildings were constructed over old houses that were demolished.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Vitan, Bucharest
21 min walk • Vitan is a neighborhood in southeastern Bucharest, Romania, along the Dâmbovița River. It is located in Sector 3, and lies between the Titan, Dristor, Centrul Civic, Olteniței, and Berceni districts.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Tineretului, Bucharest
30 min walk • Tineretului is a small neighborhood in south Bucharest, Romania in Sector 4, close to the city center, named after the nearby Tineretului Park. It is one of the preferred neighborhoods by people seeking to buy an apartment.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Golescu Bridge, Bucharest
17 min walk • The Golescu Bridge crosses the lower Someș River to the western part of Satu Mare city, linking the residential districts of Horea and Centru Nou.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Văcărești?

Nearby attractions include Văcărești, Bucharest (3 min walk), Văcărești Nature Park, Bucharest (5 min walk), Asmita Gardens, Bucharest (14 min walk), Golescu Bridge, Bucharest (17 min walk).

How to get to Lake Văcărești by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Văcărești:

Bus

Uzitex • Lines: 223 (10 min walk)
Fundația Aisteda • Lines: 223 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

Pridvorului • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (14 min walk)
Costache Stamate • Lines: 73, 74, 76 (14 min walk)

Tram

Pridvorului • Lines: 1, 10 (15 min walk)
Pasaj Mihai Bravu • Lines: 1, 10 (17 min walk)

Metro

Mihai Bravu • Lines: M1, M3 (19 min walk)
Piața Sudului • Lines: M2 (19 min walk)