With a rich cultural and spiritual heritage, characterized by the peace and tranquility found in the courtyards of its monasteries and the authenticity of traditions preserved by local artisans, together with the beauty of the Vânători-Neamț Natural Park and its highly appreciated traditional gastronomy, Vânători-Neamț Commune is one of the six tourist villages that will represent Romania in this year’s edition of the international Best Tourism Villages competition.
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) has announced the Romanian localities that will participate this year in the international Best …

If in January we told you about the Bicaz Lake Riviera, one of the nominations we proposed in the Fun and Adrenaline category within the Destination of the Year 2026 competition, our second nomination is Neamț Monastery (together with the Monastery Museum and Library) in the Sanctuaries of History category — historical and spiritual heritage landmarks that highlight architecture, traditions, and the legacy of the past.
Why is Neamț Monastery a sanctuary of Romanian history and identity?
Brief History
Neamț Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monastic settlements in Moldavia — …

As the host of two national Olympiads, the Visual Arts, Architecture, and Art History Olympiad, and the Religion – Orthodox Cult Olympiad for grades IX-XII, Neamț County was visited and discovered this month and in April by over 850 students, teachers, and members of the national evaluation committees. The meritorious young people from all over the country, aspiring to the title of Olympians, enjoyed two excursions to cultural, spiritual, and historical landmarks on the Piatra-Neamț – Bistrița – Pângărați – Bicaz – Bicaz Dam route and the Piatra-Neamț – Agapia …

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 …

After six years of hard work, the project of “reviving” one of the most prestigious establishments of Voivode Stephen the Great, in Tazlău commune, finally came to completion. The project amounted a total value of approximately five million euros, and involved the restoration, consolidation, and protection of all five historic buildings (“Nativity of Mary” Church, the Princely House, the Bell Tower, the Guard Tower, and the Enclosing Wall) with a total area of ​​1510 square meters, as well as the landscaping of green spaces, pedestrian walkways, sidewalks, and architectural lighting.
The …