Between October 8 and 9 2012 will take place in Piatra Neamt the IV edition of the European Congress of Rural Tourism. The event will take place with the support of the European Commission and of the International Organization of Tourism and represents a new opportunity to find out the most recent news in the market and to get technical information about this activity in Europe.
The location of the event will be at the new Sport Center from Piatra Neamt (at the exit toward Roman) and the official languages of …

In the hot weather of the summer we recommend for you a bike route through the refreshing breeze of Ceahlau Mountain. A perfect place for a long bike tour is the road that goes from Izvorul Muntelui to Durau Resort. The route is circular and has a total length of 40 km with a medium difficulty that alternates descents with steep portions of the road.
The starting point is Izvorul Muntelui, right at the entrance in Ceahlau National Park. The route starts with a medium climb that will end at the …

A summer trip with the bicycle on the dirt roads from the forests from Neamt County can be a real stress reliever. The route from this article starts in Piatra Neamt on the road that goes to Targu Neamt. At some point you’ll make a left toward Almas Monastery.
At 4 km after this intersection you’ll reach Almas Monastery where you’ll park the car and prepare to start your ride with the bike. Almas Monastery is built at the edge of the village and it’s surrounded by green hills. The church …

Creations of the local artisans from these days continue to maintain the old traditions alive as a link between past and present. Finding the new ways and leaving the old ones behind was a process where traditions were the starting point and also the inspiration.
Local artisans that work in wood added new decorations to the traditional objects they were making. This is the way in which the high wooden gates appeared with floral decorations, shepherd clubs, staffs traditionally decorated, wooden masks and furniture pieces.
Fabrics are mostly created by women that …

In Neamt County an important role in maintaining traditions and customs is played by the local ethnographic museums through their permanent exhibitions. You can visit the ethnographic collections from Neamt County in these places: the Ethnography Museum from Piatra Neamt, the History and Ethnography Museum from Targu Neamt, the History and Ethnography Museum from Bicaz, the Ethnographic Collection from Bicazul Ardelean, the Museum from Vanatori – Neamt commune, Neculai Popa Museum from Tarpesti and Vasile Gaman Museum from Vanatori – Neamt.
The folkloric art from Neamt County was well preserved and …

Wednesday August 15 2012 the Orthodox Church celebrates the Passing of St Mary Mother of Jesus. In this religious day in Neamt County there are two important monasteries that celebrate their patron: Varatec and Bistrita Monasteries.
Varatec Monastery celebrates its patron on August 15 and 16. Pilgrims from all over the country are expected to come at this manifestation. With this occasion The Mitropolit of Moldavia and Bucovian, Teofan will participate at the religious service. The religious service will begin Tuesday August 14 at 14:00 with a religious service directed toward …

Between August 10 and 12 2012 took place at Tineretului Swimming Pool from Piatra Neamt the first edition of “Tuning Fest”. At the event participated over 50 cars. On Friday August 10, starting with 19:00 in the parking of Galeria Mall started the parade that presented the cars on a tour through the town.
The route went through the center of the town and ended at Tineretului Swimming Pool Complex. Some of strongest and fine audio installations were brought here to the 6 edition of the National Championship of Car Audio.
Although …