It is a category A listed monument and holds 4.5 on Google from more than 3,200 reviews.
About the place
The land, a former marshy garden on the Bucureștioara stream, was bought in 1856 by the bookseller George Ioanid, who drained and planted it after 1870. Its present form dates from 1909–1910, when the city divided the surrounding land into plots for villas, each facing the park. The park was designed after English squares and the Parc Monceau in Paris.
Beside the pond there is a tall gazebo, a small waterfall, rocks and a little bridge. It covers about 10,000 square metres and is ringed by early 20th-century villas. In 2003 the park was officially named after the violinist Ion Voicu, but people in Bucharest still call it Ioanid Park.
Good to know
- Come in the morning or towards evening, when it is quieter; it is a neighbourhood park, good for a short break.
- Walk round the park on the surrounding streets to see the villas built after 1909.
- The Icoanei Garden is about 250 m away and Darvari Skete about 350 m.
Opening hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Hours may change on public holidays. Check before you go.