Fantanele Chalet from Ceahlau Mountain has its origins in 1641 in the place called Fantanele, where there was the birth point of three mountain springs. This was a common resting place for shepherds, hunters or common people that came here to stay under the shadow of a secular pine tree and drink some fresh, cold water. In time it became a meeting place on Ceahlau Mountain.
In 1854, here was built a modest wooden house that was designed to accommodate different visitors from the high society of that time: Cantacuzini and …

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 …

Piatra Neamt, one of the latest mountain resorts of Romania, is the ideal place to spend the summer holiday because of the fresh air of the mountains. This year, together with other 20 cities from Romania, Piatra Neamt will participate in the event organized by Urban Readings (Lecturi Urbane) and invites everyone that loves to read to participate at this amazing experience.
On July 31 2010, in “Piata Libertatii” Plaza from “Turnul lui Stefan cel Mare” Tower from Piatra Neamt will be the first edition of the project Urban Readings. This …

Ceahlau Massif is the most well known mountain of Moldavia and so are its legends. The strange shapes that different stones have are the reason for all the legends that revolve around Ceahlau Mountain and that have their own contribution to the mystic aura of this mountain. Just like a giant that sits with his forehead into the sun, Ceahlau Mountain waits calm the tourists that want to see these strange rocks with their own eyes and to experience the feeling you have once you reached the top of the …

The year 1908 represents the moment when Dochia Chalet was first built, along with Shelter no 1, on Ceahlau Mountain. The construction was realized with the help of over 300 volunteers: sportsmen, priests, professors and people from the surrounding villages. Unfortunately in 1909 Dochia Chalet was destroyed because of a powerful storm.
The reconstruction of Dochia Chalet will begin during the summer of 1910 following the plans made by Gh. Bals and with the help of Carol Zane from Piatra Neamt. The chalet was re-open on August 06 1914 and could …

Vanatori-Neamt Nature Park was founded in 1999 and has a surface of over 30000 ha. The park offers numerous attraction points starting with natural wonders and up to cultural and historic attractions. Vanatori-Neamt Nature Park is located in Neamt County in the communes Cracaoani, Agapia, Vanatori-Neamt, Targu Neamt town and Baltatesti resort and Oglinzi resort.

For those that love hiking they can enjoy one of the 8 touristic routes from the park that will take the tourist through some of the most interesting cultural and historic attractions from Neamt County:
1.  Route …

Tare ca Piatra Festival from Piatra Neamt, July 16 – July 18 2010 was a true spectacle of courage and mastery of those passionate about skateboarding and downhill. The entire festival was organized on two locations: Tineretului Swimming-pool for skateboarding and Cozla hill for the downhill event. The downhill event was a new challenge this year.
The organizers worked hard to create the downhill track from Cozla hill and the contestants came prepared with professional downhill bikes and equipment. You can also check the program of Tare ca Piatra Festival.

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