Retezat National Park, Protected mountain area in Hunedoara County, Romania.
The park features 80 glacial lakes scattered across its landscape, with Bucura Lake being the largest glacial formation in the Southern Carpathians.
The Romanian government established Retezat as the country's first national park in 1935, protecting 94,000 acres of pristine mountain environment.
Local communities near the park maintain traditional agricultural practices and folklore, including ancient shepherding methods in designated grazing areas.
Visitors can access the park through northern entrances at Carnic and Rausor villages or southern routes connecting to Buta and Campusel.
The park contains more than 1,100 butterfly species, making it one of Europe's most important regions for lepidoptera research and observation.
Location: Hunedoara County
Inception: 1935
Elevation above the sea: 2,509 m
Website: http://retezat.ro
GPS coordinates: 45.33333,22.83333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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