Morii Lake

Welcome, urban explorer, to the vast and somewhat severe expanse of Morii Lake, known locally as Lacul Morii. Situated in the Crangasi neighborhood, a relatively modern district built upon former industrial ruins, this body of…

We begin our walk along the expansive, paved pathway that runs atop the massive concrete dam. This formidable barrier is the engineering marvel that holds back the millions of cubic meters of water, taming the Dambovita River and…

As we progress further along the northern edge of the lake, our objective comes into clear view: a distinct strip of land jutting prominently into the water. This is the only island in Bucharest, whimsically known as the Island…

You have now arrived at the heart of Morii Island, a fascinating study in urban decay and monumental abandonment. Dominating the center of the island is a large, circular concrete structure, a rotunda punctuated by imposing…

Let us step out from the oppressive concrete canopy of the rotunda and walk to the very edge of the island, where the land meets the water. From this vantage point, surrounded on three sides by the lake, you are afforded one of…

As our exploration of Morii Lake and its enigmatic island concludes, we take a final look across the shimmering water as the daylight begins to wane. We have traversed the immense concrete dam, a monument to flood prevention that…