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[7 Mar 2023 | No Comment | ]
Durău Resort was included in “Top 10 Tourist Destinations” by FIJET Romania

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 …

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[3 Mar 2023 | No Comment | ]
Celebrating the greatest Romanian storyteller of all time: “Ion Creangă” Festival in Târgu-Neamț

At the beginning of March, the community in Neamţ is proud to evoke the personality of Ion Creangă, the most beloved Romanian storyteller, at 186 years after his birth.
2nd edition: 1-3 March, 2023
 
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“Ion Creangă” Festival will take place between March 1-3 at “Ion Creangă” House of Culture in Târgu-Neamț and includes interesting and diverse activities that praise the literary significance of Creangă’s writings. Ion Creangă is the most beloved Romanian storyteller of all times, who enriched our national culture by evoking his wonderful childhood, admirably preserving the emotion of …

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[10 Feb 2023 | No Comment | ]
Neamț Fortress, 628 years since the first documentary attestation

Standing as a testimony of the turbulent history of the Moldavian state in Middle Ages, Neamț Fortress was first documented in 1395.
Built during the reign of Petru Musat (1374-1391), when a central fort was erected, on which massive walls were raised with defensive cannons at the corners  the fortress reached its full glory during the reign of Stephen the Great (1457-1504), due to numerous works of extension and consolidation. In the second stage of extending the building, the outer courtyard was arranged, more walls and some bastions, a defense trench …

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[10 Feb 2023 | No Comment | ]
Tribute to the 104th anniversary of Father Justin Pârvu

Prayers for help and gratitude were whispered around the grave of Father Justin Pârvu, at Petru Vodă Monastery in Poiana Teiului commune, Neamț County.
On February 10, 2023, Christians all around Romania celebrated 104 years since the birth of Father Justin Pârvu.
He helped thousands of pilgrims and believers through his dedicated work, soft spoken words and prayers, and many of the people whom he helped in the past can still feel his support, as a form of divine assistance. Father Justin Pârvu is still watching over all the Romanians whom he …

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[3 Feb 2023 | No Comment | ]
The legend of Miron’s Haystacks in Ceahlău Massif

Following the hiking trail from Izvorul Muntelui to Poiana Maicilor (Nuns’ Glade), right before reaching Dochia Chalet, tourists pass by two impressive rock formations called „Clăile lui Miron” (Miron’s Haystacks).
The legend speaks of an old shepherd from Secu / Izvorul Alb, who came here a long time ago, to find pastures for his flock. Reaching high to the sky and full of greenery, these massif rocks exerted a particular fascination on the shepherd, whose name was Miron. Miron used to stop by these rocks, especially on nights of the full …

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[20 Jan 2023 | No Comment | ]
“Grandparents’ House” – out of love for folk art

Recently opened, located in Girov commune, the museum highlights local traditions and values. Visitors have at their disposal an old radio sets exhibition, and an ethnography and folk art exhibition. Among the exhibited objects, the traditional hand-woven woolen carpets are quite special.
Out of love for folk art, the project was carried out by Mr. Constantin-Bucur Olariu from Girov, in in cooperation with “Ionel Teodoreanu” Municipal Library and Girov City Hall. at the event’s official opening, the participants enjoyed an ethno-folkloric session and a specially made artistic program.
 

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[17 Jan 2023 | No Comment | ]
Bicaz and Vânători-Neamț were declared tourist resorts of local interest

Bicaz town and the tourist area of Vânători-Neamț commune are among the newly declared tourist resorts of local interest, certified by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism in December 2022.
Bicaz town is located in the Western part of Neamț County, at the foothill of Ceahlău Massif, on the banks of River Bistrița, only few kilometers away from the famous Bicaz dam, that holds back the waters of Lake Izvorul Muntelui, the largest reservoir on inland rivers in Romania. From natural attractions, amazing landscapes, and areas of leisure interest, Bicaz is …