The most important icon from Secu Monastery is the Icon of St Mary, Mother of Jesus from the main church of the monastery. This icon was a gift from ruler Vasile Lupu in 1647 as a sign of respect to Mitropolitul Varlaam (Mitropolit is a high religious position). The icon suffered many modifications and restorations over time and can be found in the main church from Secu Monastery.
The icon was brought from Cyprus Island and is known as the Cypriot Icon. Between 1647 and 1718 the icon could be found …

For the last years, Tineretului Swimming-pool Complex from Piatra Neamt is the ideal place for fun and entertainment during summer for people from Moldavia region in Romania. Because of its modern look and equipment the swimming-pool complex offers numerous possibilities to spend the time and to relax on a hot day. Each summer, during the summer holiday, the swimming pool complex is visited by many people that want to get a perfect ten or take a bath in a modern swimming pool.
The Swimming-pool Complex from Piatra Neamt has two pools: …

Neamt County Council re-opened Negulesti Balneal Resort on June 19, 2010. At the event were present representatives of the local authorities, private investors and a synod of priests. A special religious service was organized to mark the opening of the resort.
Negulesti Balneal Resort is located in Piatra Soimului commune, at approximately 25 km of Piatra Neamt and was taken by Neamt Turism Company that was founded by Neamt County Council and Piatra Soimului Town Hall. Lately Neamt County Council and the local authorities from Piatra Soimului invested in the rehabilitation …

Cuejdel Lake is the biggest natural dam lake of Romania and it’s located in Garcina commune, Neamt County. Although it’s not that well known as “Lacul Rosu” Lake (The Red Lake), Cuejdel Lake is truly spectacular to visit.
To reach Cuejdel Lake there are two access ways: either by car to the lake or by car to a certain point and then on foot. If you want to reach Cuejdel Lake by car you go from Piatra Neamt to Targu Neamt and you make a left at Cracaoani commune on a …

Secu Monastery was built in the beginning of the XVII century and represents an important religious center from Neamt County that hosts a valuable collection of religious objects such as: manuscripts, religious clothing, printings and so on.
The collection of religious objects from Secu Monastery was also appreciated by historian Nicolae Iorga that describes it like “the great wonder of Secu”. Here are some of the valuable objects displayed in the monastery’s museum:
“The Air” (“The holy Epitaph”) that was a gift received by the monastery in 1608. On the red velvet …

Here, in Neamt County you can visit some of the oldest monasteries from Romania. We also have the highest number of religious settlements from the country. The high number of monks that lived over time in the mountains from Neamt County is reflected in the high density of religious settlements. The monasteries from Neamt County reflect the religious life from these places but also represent a glimpse of pure Romanian history.
You can start with the oldest monastery from Neamt County, Neamt Monastery, built in XIV century by Musatin family. Continue …