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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Lake Batca Doamnei

Lake Batca Doamnei is located at an altitude of 325 m and represents an important element of the town Piatra Neamt, because it offers a great belvedere point. From here you can see the beautiful view of the town and the splendor of Ceahlau Massif.
The lake was formed in 1962 by blocking River Bistrita and it has a surface of 235 ha, a maximum length of 3200 m, a maximum width of 1050 m and a maximum depth of 15,5 m. this lake is filled with water from the dam …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Pestera Munticelu – Neamt County

Location: Pestera Munticelu (Munticelu Cave) is located at the exit from the Cheile Bicazului, in the limestone base from Surduc, on the left side of the river Bicaz
Pestera Munticelu (Munticelu Cave) is considered to be the most important from Moldavia in terms of scenery and scientific value. The cave was discovered in the spring of th year 1973 by some kids that were out picking snowdrops in the area. That is why the locals call it the Snowdrop Cave (Pestera Ghiocelu). The trail to the cave starts in the left …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Ski Slope Poiana Soarelui from Durau Resort

The Durau resort is located at an altitude of 800 m, at the foot of the Mountain Ceahlau and in terms of skiing and sleighing is the ideal place for beginners or advanced practitioner of these winter sports. The snow is present in the Durau resort from December up until March. The cable lift has a length of 350m and the level difference is 35 m.
The ski slope Poiana Soarelui – from Durau resrt has the following technical specifications:
Length: 450 m
Starting point altitude: 835 m
Arrival point altitude: 800 m
Difficulty: minimum
Level …

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[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
The Ski Slope Cozla – Piatra Neamt – Neamt County

The ski slope from the mountain Cozla is organized in the north part of the town Piatra Neamt. The snow is both natural and artificial and it lasts from December up until March. For the safety of those that want to go for a ride on this slope there were mounted nets supported by poles and protective railings on both sides of the slope. The lift which serves the ski slope is starting from Darmanesti and has a capacity of 826 persons per hour. The opening hours are from Tuesday …

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[7 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Vaduri Lake

Geographically speaking the lake Vaduri is located at an altitude of 350 m with Stanisoarei Mountains at north and Gosmanu Mountains at south. This is a lake that was created in 1966 to provide electrical energy and just like the lake Pangarati it is the property of S.C. Hidroelectrica S.A. from Piatra Neamt.
The lake is a protected area since 2004 when the lake Pangarati was also declared a protected area. The surface of the lake is about 119 ha. The nearby villages are Preluca, Pangaraciora and Vaduri. The surface of …

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[7 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Vasile Gaman Museum from Vanatori Neamt

Address: Lunca, village Vanatori, Neamt County
Founded: in the year 1979
Category: Ethno
Open for public: daily
Short description
The folk craftsman Vasile Gaman was born on 20 January 1936 in the village Lunca. He learned at the School for Craftsmanship from Targu Neamt. Elder Vasile, how villagers like to call him, is well known in the entire country for his wooden sculptures. In his career that stretches over 40 years he dedicated himself to perfecting his skills of wood sculpture and to his collection of old tools, books, old icons, folk costumes, traditional masks, …