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    Retezat National Park was founded in 1935 at the initiative of Emil Racoviţă and Alexandru Borza, and was the first national park in Romania.
    Retezat National Park holds almost 40% of the glacial lakes that exist in Romania. Situated in the Southern Carpathians, in the district of Hunedoara, Retezat National Park has an area of 54400 ha and an altitude between 800 and 2509 m. The park was founded in 1935 on the area of 100 square km of the ex-hunting domain of the Royal House.
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    The latter contains Retezat National Park, Romania’s first established (1935) national park, which covers about 94,000 acres (38,000 hectares), offers spectacular mountain scenery, and provides an important refuge for the chamois ( Rupicapra rupicapra) and other animals.…
    Alternatively, consider taking a train to Hateg, and from there, local buses will guide you to Retezat’s embrace. To sum up, whether you’re steering your way or letting public transport be your chariot, the path to Retezat National Park Romania promises a series of visual sonnets, each singing praises of Transylvania’s splendor.
    It harbors almost 1,190 species of higher plants, 90 species of endemic taxa, 130 rare or vulnerable plants, 50 mammal species, 168 bird species, 9 reptile species, 5 amphibian species. Retezat National Park was founded in 1935 at the initiative of Emil Racoviţă and Alexandru Borza, and was the first national park in Romania.
    Retezat National Park is a must for passionate hikers and wilderness enthusiasts. Its 20 peaks over 2,000 meters and 80 glacial lakes and tarns create one of the most impressive landscapes in Europe. Even better, this is one of the best-conserved wilderness areas in the Carpathians, a must for the real nature experience.
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    Retezat National Park - Wikipedia

    The Retezat region has been a subject of scientific interest, particularly with regard to its flora, since at least the early 19th century. During the 1930s, several scientific personalities like Alexandru Borza and Emil Racoviţă campaigned for the creation of nature reserves in the country. In 1935, the Tătărescu government … See more

    The Retezat National Park (Romanian: Parcul Naţional Retezat) is a protected area located in the Retezat Mountains in Hunedoara county, Romania. Founded in 1935, it is the oldest national park in the country and … See more

    The flora of Retezat demonstrates "exceptional biodiversity", consisting of approximately 1,190 plant species, of which 130 have the "endangered" or "vulnerable" … See more

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    Jiu Valley Portal - the home of the Official Jiu Valley City Websites and a gateway to the … See more

    The park contains more than sixty peaks over 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) and about eighty glacier lakes, of which 54 are permanent. See more

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  4. Retezat National Park: Romania’s Most Precious …

    WEBExplore the historical Country of Hateg, and start with the ruins of the ancient Roman capital Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa. Visit the mysterious Densus Church, the 14th century Corvin Castle, and the ruins of …

  5. Retezat National Park: The Ultimate Guide - traveling transylvania

  6. Retezat National Park (Official GANP Park Page)

  7. RETEZAT National Park, Carpathian Mountains – ROMANIA

  8. Retezat National Park | national park, Romania | Britannica

  9. Parcul Național Retezat

    WEBRetezatul este primul parc national din România și a fost înființat în anul 1935 de către profesorul Alexandru Borza (1887-1971), directorul Grădinii Botanice din Cluj și de savantul biolog Emil Racoviță (1868-1947).

  10. Retezat National Park – Travel guide at Wikivoyage