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 …

A Fair dedicated to the beginning of Spring will be held in Borleşti Village. On the 25th of February 2024 the first edition of the fair will welcome its visitors, between 11:30 and 16:00
This is the project that is currently mobilizing an entire rural community in Neamț County.
These days the entire community in Borlești is buzzing with preparations for the next event, an occasion of joy because the people are once again joining forces to create something beautiful together, following “Altița ulițelor din Borlești”, a bridge between generations for local …

 With a rich natural and anthropic heritage, Neamţ County awaits you to spend beautiful and relaxing vacations inside its borders, with various and adventurous activities. A boat, pedal boat or steamboat ride, SUP or kayaks and canoes competitions on Lake Izvorul Muntelui and Lake Bâtca Doamnei, a hike on Ceahlău Massif, in Vânători-Neamţ Nature Park or in Şugăului Gorges, climbing the straight rock walls of Bicaz Gorges or floating with birds in a paraglider or hang glider will fill your lungs with clean air and your soul with happiness. Yes! …

Together, let’s join forces to support ecotourism in Neamț with a vote!
On March 11, 2022, Bison Land in Neamț County proudly took Romania in Top 100 Sustainable Destinations worldwide, by winning the Public Choice Award in the famous Top 100 Sustainable Destinations.
We dare say that the public, and also the community, made a huge difference through their involvement, and so Neamț County, through its most famous ecotourism destination, Bison Land, a unique model of best practices for conservation and promotion of local values, gained global recognition for Romania.
History can repeat …