The public have had access to this glorious expanse of greenery since the middle of the 19th century, although the park has certainly evolved in the near two centuries since. Once a simple park on the southern bank of the Someșul Mic River, Cluj-Napoca’s Central Park is now an intricately detailed network of paths, alleys and walkways, all shaded by flora and refreshed by the artificial lake. Afternoon strolls don’t come much more picturesque or peaceful.