The cave of St Teodora from Sihla is located in the forests of Neamt County, in Vanatori commune, near the monasteries Sihastria, Secu and Neamt. You can reach the cave by car or on foot on the marked routes from Vanatori Natural Park. By car you can go from Piatra Neamt to Agapia Monastery and then on an 8 km dirt road until you’ll reach Sihla Hermitage.  You can also go by car from Targu Neamt to Sihastria Monastery and from there on an 8 km dirt road until you …

The winter is closing in and as usual on the lakes from Pangarati, Vaduri and Batca Doamnei we can admire the beautiful swans that come here to spend the winter. The swans come to these parts for several years migrating from the north regions with harsh winters. The swans remain here usually until March.
The birds are protected by the law and represent a true attraction in the area for many people that want to take a picture with these gracious birds. This is one of the reasons for which on …

The artisan Vasile Gaman was born in 1936 in Lunca village, Vanatori-Neamt commune. He graduated from the Art and Trades School from Targu Neamt in 1954 and he specialized in wood sculpting and carpentry. Vasile Gaman dedicated his entire life to his passion: giving shape to wood and creating objects that remind us of the past life from the Romanian villages.
His dedication and passion for his work was rewarded after a 40 years career with the membership of Traditional Art Academy from Romania and “Carmen Saeculare” Cultural and Art Center.
His …

The monasteries from Bistrita valley are well known for being old religious settlements that stand through time as symbols of our faith and human hope. These cultural and religious places represent true national treasures built in medieval times. Tourists that visit Neamt County can take a trip to see these monasteries.
Bistrita Monastery – located at a distance of 8 km on the west of Piatra Neamt, on the national road number 15 to Bicaz, in Alexandru cel Bun village, Bistrita monastery lasted for over 600 years despite the hardships of …

Neamt County impresses the visitors with its natural beauty and wonderful sceneries that in time became protected natural areas. Seven of these protected areas reached the state of Nature Monuments because of their spectacular environments.
Duruitoarea Waterfall is located in Ceahlau Mountain in the place called Duruitoarea at 1270 m altitude. The waterfall was formed on Rupturii creek. The waterfall has a height of almost 100 m and the sound it makes can be heard from a considerable distance. To reach the waterfall you’ll have to hike on one of the …

There are four resorts in Neamt County well known for the fresh air and mineral waters used to treat different affections.
Durau Resort is located in the village Ceahlau, at 9 km from the lake Izvorul Muntelui, in a sunny plain in the N-V side of the mountain Ceahlau.
Because of the peaceful atmosphere and the clean fresh air Durau resort represents a perfect place to relax and lose some stress. This place is recommended for the healthy benefits of its air on stress, physical and intellectual breakdowns or anemia and for …