[8 Jun 2026 | No Comment | ]
Vânători-Neamț Commune Selected to Represent Romania in the Best Tourism Villages 2026 Competition

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 …

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[6 Feb 2026 | No Comment | ]
Neamț, at the largest tourism promotion fair in Romania

We are waiting for you at Romexpo, at the Romanian Tourism Fair!
53rd edition, February 12–15, 2026
Organizer: Neamț County Council
Partners:
• Municipality of Roman
• Town of Târgu-Neamț
• Town of Bicaz
• Piatra-Neamț Destination Management Organization
At our county’s stand, we invite you to talk with us about Neamț, see images, discover the most beautiful places, and be guided toward the most welcoming people!
Neamț, an exceptionally picturesque destination with fabulous potential, currently on the rise and increasingly appreciated by visitors, is a place you cannot help but fall in love with and never tire of …

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[30 Dec 2025 | No Comment | ]
New Year Customs and Traditions Festival in Târgu-Neamț

13th edition, January 2, 2026
The parade and performances featuring costumes, masks, carolers, ensembles, ploughs, goats, and bears are preparing to fill the streets of Târgu-Neamț, as 22 groups have already registered for the festival:

“Codrii Neamțului” Ensemble – Piatra Neamț
“The Stag of Zbereni” Procession – Iași
The Yeomen of Cracău – The Bears’ Invasion – Cracău
“The Oxen Plough” from Humulești
The Shepherds’ Procession with Masks and the Bears of Girov
“Codrii Stănișoarei” – Borca
The Arnăuți from Humulești
The Arnăuți from Văratec
The Arnăuți from Bariera – Târgu Neamț
“The Treasures of Neamț” – Piatra Neamț
Arnăuți Agapia
“The Suman …

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[19 Dec 2025 | No Comment | ]
“Steaua sus răsare” Winter Customs and Traditions Festival, 55th Edition

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the 55th edition of the traditional Winter Customs and Traditions Festival “Steaua sus răsare” will take place, organized by the “Carmen Saeculare” Center for Culture and Arts in Neamț County.
This year’s festival brings together numerous folk groups, performing alongside the host, “Floricică de la Munte” Folk Ensemble. The invited groups include:
“The Bears of Asău” (Bacău), “Tudoreanca” Winter Customs Ensemble (Tudora, Botoșani), “The Stag of Heleşteni” (Iași), “Răzeșii Cracăului” and “Năvala Urșilor” (Girov, Neamț), “Sumănarii” Ploughmen Procession (Trifești, Neamț), Răucești Winter Customs Procession (Neamț), “Buhaiul de …

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[25 Nov 2025 | No Comment | ]
The Land of the Bison: 10 years of sustainability, 8 years of international recognition

Romania’s greenest destination is in Neamț
The Land of the Bison Ecotourism Gala
The development of a micro-region relies on the involvement of the local community and local authorities. With this in mind, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Association began organizing the Ecotourism Gala after 10 years of activity.
To better understand public perception, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Ecotourism Destination invited nominations from both locals and tourists. As expected, many nominees were long-time partners, but they were pleasantly surprised to receive nominations for new people and …

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[30 Oct 2025 | No Comment | ]
The 36th Piatra-Neamț Theatre Festival

October 31 – November 9, 2025
Known before 1989 as the “Piatra-Neamț Phenomenon”, the Youth Theatre was famous as a launching stage for young actors, directors, scenographers, and composers who later went on to have exceptional professional careers.
Even today, the theatre continues to surprise and delight audiences with the remarkable performances presented within its festival programs over the years.
This year’s edition also promises full halls and an enthusiastic audience — as a vast majority of tickets have already been sold.
A few remaining tickets are still available for certain performances.
 
PROGRAM – …

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[23 Oct 2025 | No Comment | ]
The Destination of the Year Conference – a source of inspiration and know-how

At the beginning of the week, on Monday, October 20, the Destination of the Year organizers brought together 100 destination managers, either on-site at the beautiful Palas Iași or online.
It was a day full of energy, valuable ideas, and people passionately shaping the future of tourism.
Neamț County was proudly represented at the event.
Event Overview
From country branding and inter-destination collaboration to innovation, sustainable tourism, and best practices, the event showcased how destinations can grow together, offer more, and be transformed by the people who turn places into experiences, stories, and emotions.
“Tourism …

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[7 Oct 2025 | No Comment | ]
The Way of the Cross and the Heroes’ Monument in Nemțișor village, Vânători-Neamț commune

The sacred place in Neamț dedicated to the martyr heroes of World War II
 14,000 Romanian, German, and Russian soldiers perished during World War II, in the fierce battles fought to stop the Soviet offensive in June 1944, from Târgu Neamț – Nemțișor Ridge – Groși – Boroaia.
The pit in the mountain, where the massacre of those dark days took place with so many human losses, is known as the “Devil’s Pit.”
For two weeks, the dead were lifted and brought to the cemeteries of Neamț Monastery, the church of Vânători-Neamț, and …