Green retreats: Dendrological parks to visit in Romania
Botanical gardens are the most popular green retreats from the busy city life, but the dendrological parks are great choices too. Homes to various collections of trees, these parks are perfect for relaxing walks in the warm months. For…
Irina Marica · Journalist
· Updated · 3 min read
Botanical gardens are the most popular green retreats from the busy city life, but the dendrological parks are great choices too. Homes to various collections of trees, these parks are perfect for relaxing walks in the warm months. For extra inspiration this summer (and not only), we’ve selected five such destinations to visit in Romania.
- Simeria Arboretum
A 10-minute drive from the city of Deva, the Simeria Arboretum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hunedoara county. Established in the 18th century just outside the town of Simeria, this dendrological park is home to the oldest and most valuable collection of exotic and native plants in Romania.
Covering about 70 hectares, the Simeria Arboretum hosts more than 2,000 species of plants that spread along lakes and springs and winding alleys. There are spectacular and rare species of oak trees, acacias, poplars, and plane trees, but also bamboo and white and red water lilies, ivy, climbing vines, and various species of the splendid magnolias.
All these and many other trees and shrubs of various shapes, colours and heights await visitors in the Simeria park.
- The dendrological park in Chitila
This green retreat on the shores of Lake Chitila is an excellent destination for a one-day trip outside Bucharest, for relaxing walks or for a family picnic. Open in 2010, this dendrological park was arranged with EU funds and with the help of the Faculty of Horticulture in Bucharest.
Covering about 3 hectares, it is much smaller than the arboretum in Simeria but still a good destination for nature enthusiasts. A multitude of different species of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants grow here, around the central artificial lake.
In summer, the park also hosts various events for adults and children, such as small fairs or creative or sports competitions.
