I Giardini di Zoe, Banpoțoc, Hunedoara

A feast for the eyes and an oasis of relaxation

Where? When? How much does it cost?

Banpoțoc is a village in Hunedoara county, located on the other side of the Mures river from the A1 highway, near DJ107A. From Deva there are 20 km that can be covered in 30 minutes.

I Giardini di Zoe can be visited daily between 9 am and 8 pm, last entry at 7 pm. The price of a ticket was 20 lei in August 2023. Consider a 1-hour stop at the beautiful gardens. In the gardens you can walk several paths, some on the slope, on stairs, others flat and I don’t know how to describe the visual joys here other than by inviting you to browse the following pictures.

What is I Giardini di Zoe?

I Giardini di Zoe is the soul project of the owner, Mr. Giovanni Salvatelli, an Italian from the Ancona area, Marche region. Zoe is your niece’s name. The project was designed according to Mr. Salvatelli’s own plans. The gardens cover 3.5 hectares and are being expanded. Since 2018, I Giardini di Zoe has become a tourist attraction. I Giardini di Zoe is considered the most beautiful aristocratic garden in Romania.

Why visit “I Giardini di Zoe”?

I was fascinated by this garden designed with passion, knowledge and care. It’s true, I don’t have many comparison terms, but it’s simply cool and relaxing to stop at “I Giardini di Zoe”. In the project, Italian plants and decorative objects are inspired and combined with taste. I’ll let the photos do the talking.

1. Plants, flowers, trees

“Green” ornaments are very beautiful. The shape of the hedges is artistic.

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

2. Alleys

The expanse of the gardens is criss-crossed by paths. The alleys are well maintained.

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

3. Panorama

Some walkways ascend to elevated ground, offering a superb panorama of the flat gardens. At the top is a beautiful statue of an eagle.

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

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4. Ornaments

In the garden there are many ornaments, especially of stone, which in contrast with the plants are pleasing to the eye.

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

I Giardini di Zoe

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Conclusion

Visit “I Giardini di Zoe””! They are fascinating!

Continue your journey to Deva to admire the citadel. You can read an article about the city on the link https://mytravel.express/en/ghiduri-mte/ghid-turistic-deva/

All the best!

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