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[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 …

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[26 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]
“Pogorarea Sfantului Duh” Church from “Palatul Cnejilor” Palace Ceahlau

On the area where there also is “Palatul Cnejilor” Palace there is also “Pogorarea Sfantului Duh” Church (The Descent of the Holy Spirit Church) that dates from 1639. The church was built on the expense of the brother of ruler Vasile Lupu, Gheorghe and was raised on the place where used to be the old Hangu Hermitage. The boyars of Cantacuzino family forced the monks to leave that place in order to build “Palatul Cnejilor” Palace.
The church was made of stone and bricks with a bell tower on the north …

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“Duminica tuturor Sfintilor” Church from Miron Costin

In Miron Costin village there is “Duminica tuturor Sfintilor” Church (The Sunday of All Saints Church) that was built during the time of ruler Stefan cel Mare. The church dates back from 1520 and was built on a stone foundation with 1.5 m thick walls, a length of 28 m, a width of 9 m and a height of 20 m. Over time the church was restored with many occasions that altered the original shape.
Given this fact the building presents two architectural styles: one that dates from the time of …

Churches, Villages in Neamţ »

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Traditional architecture on wood churches from Neamt County

The church is the oldest and most beautiful community building from the Romanian traditional village. Around it, the main buildings were also built. These constructions are dated in history from the XIV century and represent old religious remains.
Many of these wooden churches still exist in Neamt County and represent our cultural and historic legacy. Along with their architectural value we also inherit a wealth of decoration motives made with traditional wood sculpting techniques, decorations that are placed both on the inside as well on the outside of the churches. The …