Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest, Romania

As we all know, during wars many soldiers disappear and they are never found. In Bucharest there is a monument dedicated to the unknown soldiers who died fighting for Romania during World War I.

The monument was built in 1923 and its location changed along the years – now it has returned to the original place.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania - view with the Mausoleum
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania – view with the Mausoleum

The details of the changed location are mentioned on this tablet:

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania - explanation
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania – explanation

The details are only in Romanian, but translated they state that:

  • 17th May 1923 – the monument is inaugurated in Carol Park
  • 22-23rd December 1958 – the monument is moved to the Marasesti Mausoleum
  • 26th October 1991 – the monument was relocated in the center of Carol Park
  • 25th November 2006 – the monument was moved to its original place

The area is considered a sacred one, not a playground. Bicycles, rollers, scooters, etc. are forbidden here, as specified in another tablet.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania - tablet
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania – tablet

If you stroll through this park, you’ll most likely notice the impressive mausoleum (its story in another article) – and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located just in front of it – you’ll notice it as soon as you get closer to the mausoleum.

As an important note, you can reach the Mausoleum on stairs or on the side alleys – no stairs there.

And the view over the park that you get once there, near the Mausoleum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is beautiful – you’ll see that it was worth your effort.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania - side view
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Carol Park, Bucharest, Romania – side view

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One thought on “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest, Romania

  • 12 November, 2015 at 20:15
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    What a great monument! Great pictures, too.

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