Moldova (Moldova) is a region of the Romania.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
Moldova (Romania): full screen map.Urban centers
- 1 Bicaz - The interest of this small town with less than 10 000 inhabitants and in itself not very attractive, lies in its position at the foot of the Ceahlău massif, part of the Eastern Carpathians. For the Dacians the mountain had a sacred character and it is still referred to as the Olympus of Romania. The massif is included in the homonymous national park where it is possible to go hiking thanks to numerous well-marked paths. Also near Bicaz there is an artificial lake created following the damming of the Bistrița river.
- 2 Botoşani - District capital.
- 3 Cotnari - Ancient village inhabited since the 5th century BC, Cotnari is at the center of extensive vineyards from which a white wine with a sweet flavor is obtained, the grasă de Cotnari, exported to various countries of the world including Japan.
- 4 Galați - Port on the Danube from where it is possible to embark for Tulcea and the Danube Delta.
- 5 Iași - Second city of the country Iași preserves a rich artistic heritage and is also very lively thanks to the presence of university students.
- 6 Piatra Neamţ - County capital, Piatra Neamţ is considered to be one of the most picturesque cities in Romania. In fact, Piatra Neamţ lies in a valley of the Bistriţa river surrounded by green mountains such as Cozla (679 m) and Cernegura (852 m).
- 7 Târgu Neamţ - The interest of this center of 30,000 inhabitants lies in its fortress (Cetatea Neamţului) of the fourteenth century built by the Voivoda Petru I and in the small monasteries of the surroundings such as those of Secu, Agapia, Văratec.
Other destinations
- 1 Vânători-Neamţ Natural Park[2] (Parcul Natural Vânători Neamţ) - 10 km west of Târgu Neamţ the park is a wildlife reserve established to protect the bison.
- 2 Ceahlău National Park (Parcul Național Ceahlău)
- 3 Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park (Parcul Național Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș) - The most interesting excursions from Bicaz are those at the Red Lake (Lacul Roşu) and the Bicaz gorges ("Cheile Bicazului", literally "Keys of Bicaz"). The park offices are located in the village of Izvorul Mureşului, on the western side of the massif.
Panorama of Iași
Neamt Monastery
The valley of the river Bistrita in the vicinity of Piatra Neamţ
Buffaloes in the Vânători-Neamţ park
The gorges of the Bistrița river near Bicaz
The red lake
How to get
By plane
- Iași Airport (IAS). Airport served by airlines wizzair (flights from Bergamo, Bologna, Catania, Rome- Ciampino, Treviso) is [3] (flights from Bergamo, Florence, Rome-Fiumicino, Turin).
- Bacau Airport (BCM). Much smaller than the previous one, but with constantly increasing passenger traffic, Bacău airport is served by international flights from the Blue Air that depart from the airports of Bergamo, Bologna, Rome-Fiumicino, Turin.
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How to get around
What see
Itineraries
Neamț County
Neamt County is located at the foot of the Eastern Carpathians and is renowned for its many monasteries, considered to be small jewels of medieval Moldavian architecture. Nevertheless, the territory is still a classic destination off the beaten path. Those who love nature can take interesting excursions to the Ceahlău massif and to the two parks in the area listed below.
From Iași to the center of Bicaz 180 km pass in less than 3 hours. Below is a list of the places encountered along the route:
- Iași
- Târgu Neamţ (106 km)
- Vânători-Neamţ Natural Park
- Piatra Neamţ (145 km)
- Bicaz
What to do
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Safety
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