September 06 – September 19

September 07 – 08

Targu Neamt Days
Location: Targu Neamt
September 08

Razboieni Monastery patron
Location: Razboieni village

Sihastria Monastery patron

Tazlau Monastery patron

September 10

Muse Euterpe, 16:30
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event consists in previews and auditions commented for music lovers by dr Constantin Goilav

September 16

The Memory of places: Venice – travel impressions, 11:00
Location: Room “Amfiteatru” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)

September 16 – 19

The Equestrian World Cup
Location: Piatra Neamt

September 17

Muse Euterpe, 16:30
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event consists in previews and auditions commented for music lovers by dr Constantin Goilav

Exhibitions

Club Art
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)

Terrorism and the international crisis: From Beijing 1900 to New York 2010
Location: the main hall from Neamt County library (Bd. Republicii no 15)

Skilful hands, clever hands
Location: the main hall from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The exhibition consists in works made during the Summer Holiday Club

Anniversary calendar:
Traian Vuia (August 17/29 1872 – September 3 1950)
David Herbert Lawrence (September 11 1885 – March 2 1930)
Location: the hall from Neamt County Library (Bd Republicii, nr 15)

The tower, as well the entire architectural complex, represents a true landmark for Piatra Neamt and it looks almost like in its first days without many modifications. This small fortress, build out of hard stone with four counterforts that emphasizes the slim profile, impresses through its proportions and architectural details.

The tower from “Curtea Domneasca” Architectural Complex from Piatra Neamt has the shape of a prism with a height of 19 m that served as a refuge and a defense point against invaders. At ground floor there is a semi-cylindrical vaulted room with two small windows on the south and west walls. The access to this room is made through a direct entrance.

At the first floor the access was once made through a mobile stair that was replaced with a fixed metal one. The bell chamber can be reached on an interior stair. The guarding-turret was added during the modern age.

The façade of Stefan cel Mare Tower was decorated with small discs made out of terracotta that was glazed and colored. Truly special is also the bell room that looks like a semi-spherical vault because of the architectural arched elements. The bell room has 4 bells of different sizes.

The biggest bell was made in XVII century and has a unique sound, another bell was made in XIX century and the other two are from 1979 and were created by the local artisan Damian from Targu Neamt.
Many years Stefan cel Mare Tower from “Curtea Domneasca” was the tallest building in Piatra Neamt. Because of this reason, during the XIX century, on top of the tower was added a room for “fire watchers”.

In 1861 on top of the tower was added a clock that was then changed in 1920 with the one that we can see today. Stefan cel Mare Tower represents the symbol of Piatra Neamt and also a heritage of our history.

St Ioan Botezatorul Church from Piatra Neamt was built between July 15 1497 and November 11 1498 and represents the most valuable construction from the architectural complex “Curtea Domneasca” built by Stefan cel Mare. The church has a length of 25.90 m, width of 8.10 m and height of 11.30 m and it stands out because of its shape and fine style. The architecture of the building is classic for the Moldavian traditional style.

The interior of the church is divided into three classic parts for an orthodox church: the ante-temple, the nave and the altar. The entrance into St Ioan Botezatorul Church is made through a stone gate with gothic influences. To enlarge the interior space of the church the builders created a big opening into the wall that finishes with an impressive transversal arch. A classic ornament for that period was three stone rods twisted around each other.

The interior of the altar is in the shape of a quarter of a sphere and has only one window on the central ax of the church. Between 1871 and 1973 numerous restoration operations were performed both on the inside as well on the outside of St Ioan Botezatorul Church from “Curtea Domneasca” Architectural Complex. An important restoration operation was the replacement of the old iconostasis with a new one. The sculpture of the new iconostas was made by the monk Gherasim and the digger Tanase and was painted in the same way as the church from Agapia Monastery by painters Panaite Mavrodic and C. V. Basarab.

Because of many restorations of the interior painting we don’t know if the church was painted or not during the life of its builder. In the XIX century the pulpit and the coir balcony were built and in 1937 the roof was also restored by the workshop of the Art and Trades School from Piatra Neamt. The exterior of St Ioan Botezatorul Church from “Curtea Domneasca” Architectural Complex represents a unique element from the time of ruler Stefan cel Mare.

Among the heritage objects from St Ioan Botezatorul Church from Piatra Neamt there are: Bohemian crystal chandeliers donated by Nicu Albu in 1837, icons painted by Constantin Stahie and Petre Savinescu, The Holly Evangel from Neamt Monastery from 1821, the Evangel from Sibiu from 1854, silver crosses, old books and more.

St Ioan Botezatorul Church from “Curtea Domneasca” Architectural Complex from Piatra Neamt can be visited as a historic monument or you can attend the religious service. The church, together with Stefan cel Mare Tower and the museum from “Curtea Domneasca” Complex and represent the main touristic attraction of Piatra Neamt.

Starting with the flowers exhibition and continuing with the local artisans fair, sports contests for children and musical folk moments, the event organized for Targu Neamt days will offer to all the people that will be present a pleasant way to spend some free time.

The schedule of the events organized for Targu Neamt days:

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

18:00, Casa Culturii ,,Ion Creanga”
,,OLTEA”- The Mother of Stefan cel Mare, by Andrei Strîmbeanu.
A theatrical show performed by amateur actors from Casa de Cultura of Stefan Voda town from The Republic of Moldavia

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

10:00, Casa Culturii ,,Ion Creanga”
The official opening of the Flower Exhibition ,,Floralia – 2010”, the XVIII edition

10:30, In the Park (the Public Garden)
Local artisans Fair, the XVI edition

10:30-13:00, ,,Adormirea Maicii Domnului” Plaza
Sportive contests for children (cross)

11:30-13:00, ,,Adormirea Maicii Domnului” Plaza
Children contest: pavement drawings

16:00 – 17:00, In the Park (the Public Garden)
A musical show for those that enjoy a walk in the park, performed by the orchestra of Casa de Cultura  ,,Ion Creanga”

16:00 – 17:00, Casa Culturii ,,Ion Creanga”
Heraldic exhibition: Romanian emblems: counties and towns
Symposium: ,,The Significance of heraldic signs”

17:00-22:00, ,,Adormirea Maicii Domnului” Plaza
The Orchestra of Casa Culturii ,,Ion Creanga”
A folk moment organized by of Casa de Cultura “Ion Creanga” and the local Children’s Club. Will perform “Plaiesii” band: Andreea Barbu, Elena Paduraru, Mihaela Baltatescu,
,,Ozana” band: Ionela Branisteanu , Simona Manolache and Sânziana Oslobanu

Preview of a documentary called “Timpul lui Creanga” – The Cultural foundation “Ion Creanga”
People will also have the chance of a talent show:
Instrumental music: Madalina Ursache, pan-pipe
Folk music: Ana Dragu, Bianca Mihaiasa
Pop: Codruta Avacaritei, Viorela Stoian, Simona Manolache, Ana Maria Ravaru, Ana Maria Alucai, Luiza Gârbea
Modern dance show performed by “Fantasy” band
Fashion show
Society and Latino dances

We hope to see as many of you at this event organized for Targu Neamt days between September 7 – 8, 2010! Also, view other events from Neamt County that will happen on the same period of time.

August 30 – September 12

August 30

Let’s discover the traditional arts, 12:00
Location: the hall from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event is about promoting the Romanian folk

September 01

Touristic routes, 10:00
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
Holiday ideas

September 03

Muse Euterpe, 16:30
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event consists in previews and auditions commented for music lovers by dr Constantin Goilav

Sptember 03 – 05

The International Junior Equestrian Contest
Location: Piatra Neamt

“Viorel Rosioru Memorial”
Location: Piatra Neamt

September 05

The Folk Festival from Garcina village
Neamt County

September 07 – 09

Targu Neamt Days
Location: Targu Neamt

September 08

Razboieni Monastery patron
Location: Razboieni village

Sihastria Monastery patron

Tazlau Monastery patron

September 10

Muse Euterpe, 16:30
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event consists in previews and auditions commented for music lovers by dr Constantin Goilav

Exhibitions

Club Art
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)

Terrorism and the international crisis: From Beijing 1900 to New York 2010
Location: the main hall from Neamt County library (Bd. Republicii no 15)

Skilful hands, clever hands
Location: the main hall from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The exhibition consists in works made during the Summer Holiday Club

Anniversary calendar:
Traian Vuia (August 17/29 1872 – September 3 1950)
David Herbert Lawrence (September 11 1885 – March 2 1930)
Location: the hall from Neamt County Library (Bd Republicii, nr 15)

These attractions offer not only a pleasant way to spend the time but also interesting information about the history of this place, about the fauna of the forests from Neamt County and about the stories full of funny moments presented by our greatest story teller Ion Creanga. We are talking about Neamt Stronghold, Ion Creanga Memorial House and “Dragos Voda” Aurochs Reservation.

Google Maps location

Neamt Stronghold is located on Culmea Plaiesului Hill and was built by ruler Petru Musat in XIV century. The location is brought to life by thousands of tourists that come to see this place every year. This historic monument that watches over the entire Ozana Valley was rehabilitated from 2009 when the old ruins of the stronghold were transformed in a true touristic attraction. Tourists can see how the old chambers of the stronghold looked. The old church St Nicolae, the kitchen, the bedrooms or the terrace are only few of the hot spots that you can visit here. View photos of Neamt Stronghold.

Ion Creanga Memorial House is a typical traditional Moldavian house and the place where tourists come to discover the humorous atmosphere from the stories of Ion Creanga. Here in this small traditional house every visitor tries to spot all the objects that are mentioned in the stories of Ion Creanga … and be sure that everything is there. Visit this local attraction for a traditional touristic experience. View photos of Ion Creanga Memorial House.

“Dragos Voda” Aurochs Reservation and Carpathian Fauna is located near Neamt Monastery and is the place where you can come face to face with the former king of the Neamt forests: the Moldavian Bison – Aurochs. Tourists can admire only 6 of the 28 aurochs that live here (the rest are into the forests from Vanatori Natural Park). In this touristic attraction you can also see and other animals such as: the bear, the wolf, the boar or different species of deer. Visit this place and admire the mighty aurochs.

Images from the “Dragos Voda” Aurochs Reservation from Neamt County