Recently, just before the 22nd edition of the Medieval Festival “Days of  Neamț Fortress”, an article appeared on the Twinkl.ro platform, which included Neamț Fortress, Bison Land and Agapia Nunnery and Văratec Monasteries among the Top 15 destinations in the country for families, young people, and childrens.
Guarding over the valleys of River Moldova and River Siret, as well as over the access road to Transylvania, Neamț Fortress has gone through numerous sieges that have taken place throughout time, and represents the grand testimony of a turbulent history of the medieval …

When? June 30 – July 2, 2023
Where? Stadium – Neamț Fortress – Shows Amphitheater
Performances, medieval battles and armored combat demonstrations, medieval costumes parade, traditional delicacies, workshops and games for kids, treasure hunts, fire juggling, middle ages interactive history lessons, and much more.
“Days of Neamţ Fortress” Medieval Festival is an annual event organized by Neamț County Council, Târgu-Neamț Local Council, the National Museum Complex in Neamț County, “Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț and “Ion Creangă” House of Culture in Târgu-Neamț.

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The 2nd edition of “Stairs to Toaca” National Competition

Mount Ceahlău is not only a main symbol of Neamț County, but has also become a source of inspiration for the “Stairs to Toaca” competition, initiated and organized by EMS “Petrodava” Neamț. This year, the contest will be a way of evaluating the level of physical training and the speed of reaction in emergency situations of the participating firefighters.
The “Stairs to Toaca” competition will take place on June 27-28, 2023.
Two tests await the firefighters dressed in their specific equipment, the Panaghia Race …

The Medieval Festival that celebrates Neamț Fortress and the local history reached its 21st edition this year and delighted both tourists and locals eager to take part in such outdoor events, after two years of restrictions due to the pandemic.
For the public, the festival meant 3 wonderful days of traveling back in times past, in ages of great historical significance, vibrating to medieval music rhythms, witnessing battle confrontations of the knights and the gracious dances of the ladies, and last but not least enjoying live performances of beloved artists: Paula …

Come to Piatra-Neamț to attend the 17th edition of the beloved folk art festival!
Already a tradition, the festival in Neamț is the place of meeting with the real Keepers of Tradition, who owe the responsibility of preserving the priceless Romanian art and folk heritage.
The weekend of May, 26-28, 2023 is dedicated to folk art, and it brings to the public and tourists alike the opportunity of a face to face encounter with tradition, with talented craftsmen or young artisans who carry on the valuable heritage.
As if it were in a …

On May 17, 1995, CONSTANTIN LĂCĂTUȘU wrote Romania’s name in gold letters into the history book of World Alpinism. At 1:45 P.M. local time, CONSTANTIN LĂCĂTUȘU from Piatra Neamţ became the first Romanian to reach the highest peak on the planet, EVEREST (8,848m).
His unique performance was due to the fact that his ascent to the top was made without a sherpa and, for most part of the way, without oxygen.
Many other personal and national victories followed, and TICU LĂCĂTUŞU conquered the highest peaks of the world, among which we mention …