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 — …

Neamț shone at the 53rd edition of the Tourism Fair of Romania, held at the Romexpo Exhibition Pavilion in Bucharest (February 12–15, 2026).

Neamț County’s participation in the Tourism Fair of Romania at Romexpo (February 12–15) was a true success. In just the four days of the event, our county’s online exposure reached more than three million people who learned about, saw, and became interested in discovering our fairytale land.
The impact was tremendous, and we would like to thank everyone involved in organizing this participation, as well as those who consistently …

ROMANIAN TOURISM FAIR, 50th edition
November 21–24, 2024
Organizer: Neamț County Council
Partners:
• Târgu-Neamț City Hall and Local Council
• Piatra-Neamț Destination Management Organization
At the end of the event, we can only say that the Neamț County stand was constantly full of visitors. Some were curious about the interactive workshops and eager to try shaping clay figurines depicting characters from Ion Creangă’s world; others wanted to embroider alongside representatives of the Borlești Cufărul Association or take photos with the “Fortress Guardians”; while others wished to learn about Neamț’s beauties, attractions, and service and product …

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 …

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 …

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 …