The culinary story of Neamț County invites travelers on a fantastic journey, a tour of its four picturesque regions, filled with tales and flavors that combine tradition, ecotourism and fresh, delicious dishes. Each stop aims to reveal the senses in a unique way and promises a fabulous experience.
In the heart of this region, south and west of Târgu Neamț, lies the Land of the Bison, an oasis of ecotourism in the Vânători Neamț Nature Park. Here, local producers and culinary experience providers offer a variety of authentic products, reflecting the …

Casa Bunicilor, Mitocul Bălan Village, Crăcăoani Commune
Ethnographic museums are true treasures and expressions of love for traditions, folklore, and spirituality of the places, and so is the Ethnographic Museum Casa Bunicilor in the village of Mitocul Bălan, Crăcăoani commune.
Nestled at the foot of the Stănișoara Mountains, along the Cracău Alb Valley, in a region rich in traditions and spirituality, Casa Bunicilor Museum showcases the beauty and wisdom of the local people, offering a glimpse into the history, traditions, and customs of the area. This helps keep the local heritage alive …

At the ninth edition, the AFCN (National Cultural Fund Administration – NCFA) Awards has nominated “Altița ulițelor din Borlești” in the Activation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Category.
The Neamț project “ Altița ulițelor din Borlești ” – a bridge between generations for promotion and transmission local traditions was the third nomination out of five non-governmental organizations whose projects have stood out through their initiatives that have brought to light and made relevant for contemporary society the intangible heritage, valorizing identity resources.
This year’s edition of the AFCN Awards continues to be an opportunity …

One can speak and write extensively about the gastronomic traditions of Neamț County, as the culinary diversity in the area is fabulous, with a long history and endless stories.

The project titled “Tradition and Gastronomy in Neamț” managed to bring together 20 traditional recipes from the county’s housewives in a brochure called “Gastronomic Stories from Neamț”. At the same time, the project encouraged local culinary initiatives through various workshops, brought together under the unitary concept “Local Gastronomic Point (LGP) – Country Life Business”.
 
Photo gallery (pictures taken during the implementation of the …

The oldest miraculous icon in Romania is to be found at Neamț Monastery
Photo credit: doxologia.ro
Renowned not only for its beauty and historical significance but also called the “Jerusalem of Romanian Orthodoxy,” Neamț Monastery houses the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary with three hands – Tricheirousa or Lidianca, the latter nickname given after her country of origin. History says that the icon, depicting the Mother of God holding her Child in her arms, and on the back having Saint Great Martyr George painted, was made in the year 665, in …

Vânători-Neamț occupies the 7th position out of top 10 destinations recommended by FIJET Romania – Tourism Press Club. Vânători-Neamț is where “Dragoș Vodă” Carpathian Wildlife and Bisons Reserve is located, a one of a kind reserve in Romania, the only zoo located in the rural area, afar from urban areas, where bisons roam free in the forests of the park. The first specimens of bison were brought from Poland. Over time the bison population has increased or decreased. Currently, there are 7 bison in the reserve that can be observed …