Neamt County has its name from an old Teutonic knight settlement in the year 1200. These knights are also responsible for the initial building of Neamt Fortress.
Neamt County is compared to a mountain nest that was often used during history as a retreat place during times of war. This is also the place where many monks seek refuge in the surrounding mountains and where many monasteries were built.
In this region ruler Stefan cel Mare enforced Neamt Fortress, built the Royal Court form Piatra Neamt (Curtea Domneasca) and many religious settlements. …

There is almost a year from the moment when the first bison were released into the wild in Vanatori Natural Park. Last spring in the area of Chitele lodge from Cracaoani commune were released five bison, three males and two females. During this time two cubs were born, one last spring and the other one this winter.
Being the first winter in the wild the bison returned to the places they used to get food from the humans. Only one solitaire male remained few km from the enclosure but he is …

The entertainment complex Cozla Park from Piatra Neamt is one of the most important touristic attractions of the town. The ski slope, the ride with Telegondola or the chair lift and the hiking trails offer to tourists diverse recreation possibilities.
Cozla ski slope is located on Cozla hill, in the north side of the town. The chair lift that takes you up the mountain is in Darmanesti neighborhood and can lift 826 persons per hour. Telegondola has its starting point at the train station from Piatra Neamt.
For those that love winter …

If you haven’t been to Moldavia region yet we can recommend a visit to Piatra Neamt, a small town that impresses through the beauty of the natural environment. This is the perfect place for those that want to enjoy the surrounding nature and to visit Neamt County.
Also known as The Pearl of Moldavia because of its beauty, Piatra Neamt offers during winter numerous ways to spend the time. You can opt in for a ride with Telegondola, skiing on the ski slope from Cozla Mountain, go ice skating, visit the …

The valley of Secu creek is a place that year after year attracts more tourists. The environment is superb and the high number of religious settlements from the area transforms this valley in a place dedicated to hiking and outdoor walks. The view created by the natural environment is particularly beautiful and can be admired in peace, away from the noise of the town.
A wonderful route in this place is the road of 4 km that goes to Secu Monastery where is also the first place where you can stop …

Barnadu village is an isolated community that is located behind the massive stone walls from Bicaz Gorge. The road that goes through Bicaz Gorge is filled with curves and twists that reveal some environments of rare beauty. The affluent of Bicaz Creek create secondary gorges like Lapos, Bicajel or Sugau. On the routes that cross these gorges you can reach one of the most beautiful mountain villages from Neamt County, Barnadu Village.
The most well known route to access this place is the dirt road that goes from Bicaz Gorge and …