Mill Lake (Lacul Morii) is an artificial lake of the Dâmbovița River in western Bucharest, about 6 kilometers from the center. The lake is located between the Crângași, Giulești, and Polytechnic University neighborhoods and the Roșu village.
The man-made lake is a resevoir built in 1986 to protect the city against floods. The lake was created with a 15-meter-high dam and a concrete wall surrounding the area. With an area of 246 hectares the Mill Lake is the largest lake in Bucharest. In the north of the lake there is a small island with an area of 32,723 square meters, called the Island of Angels, which is connected to the shore via a narrow strip of land.
The Mill Lake is a recreational area which regularly hosts events inluding air shows, concerts, festivals, and water sports shows and competitions. In recent years, the area around the lake has been rehabilitated which turned it into a favorite place for locals to go for walks. There’s even an athletics track for joggers and there are benches to take a rest and enjoy the lake view.
