People and places. Journey inside the picturesque world of Borca commune
 
 
 
Situated in the central part of the Eastern Carpathians, on the middle course of the Bistriţa River, Borca is a land that impresses through its majestic landscapes, places of great historical significance, traditions, customs, magical practices, and last but not least by its people who conquer you with their warmth and magic of speech and make you want to come back soon.
Geographically placed in the watersheds of the Sabasa and Borca streams, Borca commune comprises eight villages disposed on both …

To give you an idea of what is a touristic sheepfold, we invite you to spend an unforgettable weekend or a mini dream holiday at a health portion. Know that a touristic sheepfold, built according to European standards, has the foundation of cement, as well as shelters for sheep, cows, goats, pigs. Construction of the sheepfold has separate rooms (one for the preparation of milk products, another for storage of finished products) with hone, water, hot water and electricity, stainless steel sinks, it has room for accommodation of the shepherds, social group …

Spring came and the surrounding hills (Bâtca Doamnei, Cernegura, Pietricica, Cozla, Carlomanu), lay at our feet intricate paths leading to their tops, as if inviting us to breathe the fresh air from their forests and meadows. In any season the landscapes are memorable. We decided to make a trip to Three Hills (about 660m), Three Buckets (about 680m), and then at Draga Hermitage, climbing Cozla Hill in Piatra Neamt. The route departs from Stefan cel Mare Street, Zoo Park, Colibele Haiducilor, Terasa Gospodinelor until the first glade is reached, the …

Yew reserve from Pângăraţi is one of the three reserves of its kind in our country, representing a wooded area with a protective role for yew tree species (about 500 copies) in the area of ​​2 hectares. Located in a landslide area, in reserve were made afforestation to strengthen, so we’ll also find mixed in with species of fir, pine, spruce, beech, hornbeam, juniper, carp, corn and peanuts. Reserve contains specimens of yew, aged over 80 years and there seems to be a specimen that has reached over 500 years old! Yew, which …

The long autumn that we enjoy this year, gives us the opportuni beneficial opportunity to spend a few hours in the fresh air of the forest that surrounds our city. On foot, with a small bag, a bottle of water and something to eat, it can be passed through the paths and routes already marked of the biggest “aquarium stone” in the country, as it is called by biologists and paleontologists. Composed of the hills Cernegura, Pietricica and Cozla, this strange aquarium, has embedded in the loamy soil which in section shows like …

Nature monument located in Şugău Gorges – Munticelu Nature Reserve, delighting the eyes of the hiking lovers.
Affluent of River Bicaz, Şugău is the creek that over time eroded limestone cliffs and formed amazing gorges over a distance of almost 300 meters.
The view is great and it is impossible not to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the surroundings, the waterfalls that tumble downstream, mouths gaping dark caves underground, the massive rocks sometimes approaching approximately one meter above the water, over which tree roots are hanging.
Climbing the ridge of Munticelu-Criminiş Mountain …