Tourism Promotion »

[23 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Zoological Park from Piatra Neamt

Zoological Park, located on Stefan cel Mare street, was arranged between 1900-1904 by Nicu Albu, mayor of the city Piatra Neamt at that time. Considered one of the finest zoos in Romania, always clean and well cared for, here you can admire various species of animals representing the fauna of our country and other regions of the world. Thus, visitors of all ages can admire the brown bear with its massive body over 2m and weighing about 600kg, wolf, porcupine, which is the third largest member of the rodent family, whose …

Events »

[23 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Union of the Principalities Day – 24th of January, events in Neamt

In Piatra Neamt, events occasioned by the celebration of the Union have started on 21st of January at the Museum of History and Archaeology, where it was held the symposium The Union, the nation did it!, manifestation in collaboration with The Garrison, The Military Circle, Association of Reserve and Retired Officers in Piatra Neamt, with the participation of students from the School of Arts Victor Brauner, who performed a concert of classical music in the presence of a large audience. On 22nd of January, organized by Inspectorate of Education, County Association of Teachers of History, at …

Attractions, Monasteries »

[22 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Nechit Monastery

In a natural setting of a special picturesque, on the Nechit creek valley is the monastery with the same name. The old monastic settlement exists there from XIV century. The statement is considering a document from 1399 which mentions the existence of Nechit Hermitage with dedication day St. Nicholas, near it being “a village, a mill and a pasture” as well as a charter of Alexander the Good, from the year 1419, which is speaking about Nechit Hermitage from The Field of Dragos. However, legend says that, after having raised Tazlău Monastery, …

Tourism Promotion »

[22 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Dacian fortress – Bâtca Doamnei

4 km from the center of Piatra Neamt, Bâtca Doamnei is a height of about 45o meters, torn from the mountain range with steep slopes that descend to the lake of the same name. A modernized road rocky comes forward to her rocky foothills, then a wide path climbs gently up the ridge and brings us near the ruins of the Dacian fortress, one of the most interesting and ancient fortifications commented from Moldova, discovered by Constantin Matasa, in the year 1928 .
It is the oldest monument of the county, …

Monasteries »

[19 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
BISERICANI MONASTERY

The monastery is located on Mount Pietrosu, at 650 m altitude, 12 km from Piatra Neamt. Access is by car on DN15, Piatra Neamt – Bicaz. Starting from Piatra Neamt, after about 7 km, on the right, way, up, (5 km) is paved, has many switchbacks and leave the traveler`s eyes to admire the exquisite beauty of Bistrita Valley.
Bisericani Monastery, founded by Bogdan Voda III, Prince of Moldavia (1504 – 1517) was built between 1508 -1512 on the foundation of a wooden church, dedicated to the Annunciation, built by the hermit Joseph and his …

Customs, traditions and crafts, Local artisans, Other Articles »

[19 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Ciprian Istrate

He was born on Petricani, Neamt County on 16th of July, 1970. He graduated from the Faculty of Orthodox Theology “Dumitru Stăniloae” within “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, Department of Sacred Art – Religious Painting. He dedicates himself, in 1990, to the painting of icons and wall painting (fresco) a few years later, a road that walked and walks with faith in what he does and in God. Ciprian Istrate had as mentors Michelangelo and Morosanu brothers from Suceava which recognizes their merit in its formation. Since 1996 participates in national …

Entertainment »

[19 Feb 2015 | No Comment | ]
Bălţăteşti Resort – tourism and health

The resort is located in the center of Bălţăteşti village, 33 km from Piatra Neamt and 12 km from Targu Neamt, the main DN15C highway, in an attractive natural environment which creates a favorable environment for relaxation and rest. Along with mineral water springs, the richest in salts of all approved waters in Europe, beneficial in treating various diseases, here we found salts and mud with relevant content of calcium, sodium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, iodine, composition comparable to that of Vichy resorts in France or Karlovy Vary in Czech Republic. …