Roznovanu Palace
About Roznovanu Palace
Roznovanu Palace is the building that houses the Iași city hall today, on Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, in the heart of the city. It was built in the second half of the 18th century and rebuilt in 1830–1833 for the boyar Iordache Ruset-Roznovanu, to plans by the architect Johann Freywald, who also designed the Metropolitan Cathedral of Iași. The style is Neoclassical, with eclectic and Baroque touches. Until 1891 it was the residence of the Rosetti-Roznovanu family, one of the most influential boyar families of Moldavia; that year the building left the family's ownership, on the initiative of the mayor Vasile Pogor.
During the First World War, between 1916 and 1918, when the government and state institutions took refuge in Iași, the palace housed ministries, and in 1918 Romania's War Council met here. From 1944 it was the seat of the city's Communist Party committee, and since 1970 it has again been the seat of the city hall.
What you can see
The façade is seen best from the boulevard and from the garden in front, with its monuments: a central pavilion with a clock and relief ornaments, arcades on the ground floor, balconies on the side wings and a mansard roof with dormer windows. Those who book an appointment can also see the interior: the monumental staircase, the hall with Corinthian marble columns, the "Vasile Pogor" hall, used today for Local Council meetings and events, and the gallery of portraits of the mayors of Iași.
Good to know
The palace is the seat of a public institution, not a museum: the interior is visited only by appointment with the city hall's secretariat.
Information verified on 28 October 2026.
- The central pavilion of the façade, with a clock and relief ornaments, seen across the garden in front.
- The ground-floor arcades and the balconies of the side wings, seen from the boulevard.
- The monumental staircase and the hall with Corinthian marble columns, on the visit by appointment.
- The "Vasile Pogor" hall and the gallery of portraits of the mayors of Iași.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the palace is in the centre of Iași, on Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt, about 1.6 km from Iași railway station (~3 min) and about 6.8 km from Iași International Airport (~12 min). The Palace of Culture is ~1.2 km away, also along the boulevard.
Public transport: the centre of Iași is served by trams and buses, with stops on the boulevard and in the area. From the Palace of Culture you can walk along Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt.
- Where to park
Parking in central Iași is paid, by zone; the spaces on the streets around the boulevard fill up quickly during the day, and from a car park further away you can walk there in a few minutes.
- Rules
The palace works as a public institution, so the interior is visited only at the time agreed when booking. The façade can be photographed from the boulevard.
- Facilities
Monuments in the garden in front · Cafés and restaurants on Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt and in the central area
Frequently asked questions about Roznovanu Palace
How long does a visit to Roznovanu Palace take?
A visit to Roznovanu Palace takes about 30 min (façade; interior by appointment).
Can you visit Roznovanu Palace with kids?
Yes, Roznovanu Palace is suitable for children (a short stop in the centre).
Where can I park at Roznovanu Palace?
There is paid parking at Roznovanu Palace (in the centre, paid). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Roznovanu Palace?
Roznovanu Palace is located at Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt 11, Iași, Iași County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Roznovanu Palace?
The best season for Roznovanu Palace: All year round (good light in the afternoon).
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