Cișmigiu Garden and the beautification of culture. The role of vegetation in the coherence of a landscaped ensemble
Cișmigiu Garden and the beautification of culture. The role of vegetation in the coherence of a landscaped ensemble

Summary/Abstract: The second oldest public garden in Bucharest and a historical landmark of the city, the Cişmigiu Garden is gradually turning into a partially vegetal, partially mineral ruin. Although apparently protected by law and taken care of through architectural-landscaping restoration projects, it is visibly and, most likely, irreparably damaged. To this end, this paper proposes to approach Cişmigiu from a critical perspective regarding the way in which the garden has evolved and declined, starting from the second half of the 20th century, but mainly throughout the 21st century, investigating the causes that have led to this state of affairs, while also providing a vision of how this part of national heritage could be recovered and saved from its current condition. In this paper, we will discuss the main problems the garden has faced during its history, as well as the latest actions targeting its image, its architecture, but especially its vegetation.

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