People and places. Journey inside the picturesque world of Borca commune
 
 
 
Situated in the central part of the Eastern Carpathians, on the middle course of the Bistriţa River, Borca is a land that impresses through its majestic landscapes, places of great historical significance, traditions, customs, magical practices, and last but not least by its people who conquer you with their warmth and magic of speech and make you want to come back soon.
Geographically placed in the watersheds of the Sabasa and Borca streams, Borca commune comprises eight villages disposed on both …

Bârnadu village is situated in a very beautiful area in Neamţ county. The village is placed at the foothill of Ciurgău Mountain, on the ridge between the basins of Sugău and Bardosul rivers, consisting of scattered households, with large courtyards and narrow lanes. Bârnadu is situated just above the high and steep Bicaz Gorges, making a picturesque destination of it, an oasis of peace and beauty, where landscapes of Șugău Gorges, Criminiș Peak and Hășmașu Mare Peak are available to the viewers. The most frequented way of access to the …

 
Old wooden churches from Neamț County
 
When we are on Route Bicaz – Red Lake, we can reach the wooden church at Goat Runlet which is dedicated to “Saint Dumitru” if from the Bicazu Ardelean Commune turn right for Telec, on asphalt road. At no kilometer, considered from Bicazu Ardelean City Hall, on the first knoll on the left, even on the side road, we see the walls painted in yellow, as he leaves his hat from shingles, giving the greeting and inviting the traveler to cross the threshold.
In this beautiful …

Monastic village in Văratec is one of the largest villages of its kind in the country and that, not only for the age of the homes and hermitages, is part of our national patrimony. The village consists of 180 houses with flowers in courtyard and porches, breathing purity. Houses were grouped around churches as they were raised (the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, 1817, the Church of the Transfiguration, 1847, the Church of the Assumption, 1882). In the village, says Reverend Mother Stavrofora Iosefina Giosanu are about 400 nuns who live …

To give you an idea of what is a touristic sheepfold, we invite you to spend an unforgettable weekend or a mini dream holiday at a health portion. Know that a touristic sheepfold, built according to European standards, has the foundation of cement, as well as shelters for sheep, cows, goats, pigs. Construction of the sheepfold has separate rooms (one for the preparation of milk products, another for storage of finished products) with hone, water, hot water and electricity, stainless steel sinks, it has room for accommodation of the shepherds, social group …

Climbing the sheep up the mountain, at the sheepfold, is a pastoral celebration since Dacian times, which happens in May, with the formation of sheepfolds. It is the time for first milking of the sheep when are registered the rights of each part (shepherds – owners) of the products resulted. However are repaired the old sheepfolds and are organized by the participants, according to tradition, a true pastoral celebration. As known at Bicaz Chei is rooted this ancient celebration that overlapped Armindeni feast dedicated to the god of vegetation, considered the protector of …