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 …

Are you a water sports enthusiast? Are you fond of fresh mountain air, enchanting views and relaxing activities? Then, we have some great news: Bicaz Kayak Fest 2023 will start soon!
The festival will take place on 3-4 June 2023, at Bicaz Dock, on the shores of Lake Izvorul Muntelui, in a splendid scenery, at the foothill of Ceahlău Massif.
Participants will be delighted by wonderful landscapes, will have the opportunity to interact with hospitable locals, taste delicious dishes prepared according to traditional recipes, and engage in adventurous canoes and kayaks competitions, …

Folk music enthusiasts are getting ready to meet again in the city watched over by the imposing Neamţ Fortress, at the 3rd edition of “B-Zone Folk” Music Festival.
When?
On Saturday, May 13  &  Sunday, May 14, 2023: two days to remember, full of good quality music, on folk rhythms, at the foothill of Neamț Fortress.
On Saturday, the performances will start at 4 P.M. On the stage, located in the main park of Târgu-Neamţ, a town full of culture and spirituality, will perform: “Ariciorii” Children’s Music Group, Sînziana Ailenei and the “Magic …

On Sunday, April 23, 2023, a large number of Romanians gathered in the center of Brussels to relieve their longing for “home”. They joyfully entered the Moldovan horo, tasted the goodies, and got a glimpse of the fascinating cultural and artistic heritage of Neamț County.
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“Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț, along with its famous Folk Ensemble “Floricică de la munte” once again made a show to remember at the festival, and received roars of applause.
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The folk craftsmen from Neamț also attracted the public to their …

The 18th edition of the festival will begin this Sunday, April 23, starting at 12:00
Place de la Bourse, 1000 Brussels
“Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț is the guest of honor of the 18th edition of the largest festival of the Romanian community in Belgium, where the audience will be presented with numerous surprises that highlight share the beauty of authentic Romanian traditions, amazing folk artworks, and delicious Romanian food specialties.
Lead singers Diana Enea, Paula Andrei, Laurenţiu Marian, and Florin Mihuţ, along with “Zamfira” Folk Ensemble, accompanied by …

When we say Bison Land, we think of: culture and traditions, folk art and spirituality, numerous tourist attractions, amazing holy sites, monastic settlements and villages, European pilgrimage routes, but also festivals, eco-brunches with tasty local products and folk art workshops, to mention only a few. Over all, Bison Land is a tourist destination the uniqueness of which is due to a particularly hospitable and united community living inside its borders.
A bison safari through the forests in Neamț gives you the opportunity to observe, get close and enjoy the encounter with …

Gateway to Ceahlău Massif, characterized by an accelerated development of recreational activities in recent years, and accessible by a picturesque road crossing Ceahlău National Park, Durău Resort in Neamț County was recently included in “Top 10 Tourist Destinations”, a project launched last year by FIJET Romania – Tourism Press Club.
Not so widely known by Romanian tourists, though always surprising to foreign visitors, Durău Resort justly deserves its place in the ranking, due to its many tourist attractions and nature wonders that will become even more visible and accessible from now …