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[24 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]
Neamt County a place of impressive landscapes

Neamt County is full of charm both for tourists that come here every year as well for those that visit these places for the first time. Even though summer is gone and autumn is knocking on our door you can still spend a great time in some impressive landscapes.
The natural parks from Neamt County offer great ways to spend your vacation by relaxing in outdoors or hiking on mountain trails. These places are a great alternative of spending your free time and are also great stress relievers where nature is …

Attractions, Monasteries »

[24 Sep 2013 | No Comment | ]
Neamt County a place of painted monasteries

Neamt County is, without doubt, a place of some of the most beautiful religious settlements in Romania. From monuments of Gothic architecture to the Byzantine style, the religious settlements from Neamt County are known for its unique beauty. We invite you to discover three monasteries that are famous for its interior painting.
Agapia Monastery was built in the XVII century with an interior painting made by Nicolae Grigorescu between 1858 and 1861. Although he was only 20 years old when he started to paint the interior of the church, Grigorescu manages …

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[27 Aug 2013 | No Comment | ]
Traditional architectural treasures – wood hermitages

Neamt County is an area where at the shelter of mountains and forests people from these parts built churches, hermitages and villages.
Among some of the most valuables and oldest creations of traditional architecture from this area are the wood hermitages built in the centuries XVI – XIX. Although the local architecture is similar to the architecture from the entire Moldova region there are some distinct features. The wood hermitages that still exist today are a legacy of the religious life that once was in Neamt County. Among these hermitages we …

Attractions, Bicaz Gorges - Hăşmaş National Park, Nature Parks »

[26 Jul 2013 | One Comment | ]
Bicaz Gorges – a place of relaxation and hiking

From the many touristic attractions from Neamt County we recommend you to take a trip to Bicaz Gorges. The area represents a magnet for tourists that come here year after year to see this incredible place. Bicaz Gorges is more than just a twisted road through massive stone walls. Behind the rocks there are numerous routes that take you up the stone walls or through alpine planes.
Bicaz Gorges is a famous place in Romania mainly because of the impressive height of the rocks. The area is part of Cheile Bicazului …

Attractions, Ceahlău National Park, Nature Parks »

[26 Jul 2013 | No Comment | ]
Ceahlau – the summer destination for hikers

Ceahlau Mountain represents a very attractive touristic destination for those that love mountain hikes and the fresh air. This is the most imposing mountain from the Orient Carpathians and has the following protected areas: “Ocolasul Mare” Scientific Reservation, “Polita cu Crini” Botanical Reservation, Duruitoarea Waterfall and “Avenul Mare” nature monuments.
The touristic area of Ceahlau Mountain is accessible from four roads. From the west of the country on the route Toplita – Borsec – Tulghes (DN15), from the north through Bistrita – Vatra Dornei – Brosteni – Poiana Teiului (DN17B), from …

Attractions, Bicaz Gorges - Hăşmaş National Park »

[26 Jul 2013 | No Comment | ]
Barnadu – the village from the mountains

To witness its beauty you’ll have to walk on a trail that goes through the forest, along Sugau river valley. You can also reach this place by car through Lapos creek valley. Just before you’ll reach the first houses the trees let you see this incredible panoramic view over the village and the surrounding edges: Munticelu, Criminisu and Hasmasu Mare peak.
Barnadu village is located at the foot of Ciurgau peak on a ridge that separates Bardos and Sugau. The houses are made of wood and are built in the traditional …