The Dendrarium Park in Chisinau is an 83-hectare green oasis situated in the Buiucani district. Serving as a crucial oxygen reservoir for the city’s inhabitants, it functions as a natural air filter. This lush expanse is not only cherished by city dwellers but is also a popular spot for capturing memorable photographs. The Dendrarium earned state protection on 16 July 1998.
Since the initial planting of trees and shrubs in the early 1950s, the Dendrarium has cultivated a significant seed fund containing rare and highly decorative plants, totaling 1,820 taxa. Notably, the park hosts 9 out of the 13 species of woody plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova.
In addition to these botanical rarities, the park is home to extremely rare endemic relicts. An exemplary case is the Ginkgo biloba, first discovered in Japan in 1690, representing the sole survivor of the ginkgo class from the Triassic period.
Dendrarium Park offers a serene atmosphere, shielded from urban noise, allowing visitors to momentarily forget they are in the city center. The tranquility of the park makes it an ideal escape, emphasizing its role not only as a green space but also as a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of urban life.