August 16 – August 29
August 16
Let’s discover the traditional arts, 12:00
Location: the hall from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event is about promoting the Romanian folk
August 18
Touristic routes, 10:00
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
Holiday ideas
August 20
Muse Euterpe, 16:30
Location: Room “Atelier” from Neamt County Library (Bd. Republicii no 15)
The event consists in previews and auditions commented for music lovers by dr Constantin Goilav
August 20 – 22
Touristic Orientation Moldavian Cup – juniors
Location: Roman
Volley town Cup – seniors
Location: Piatra Neamt
August 22
“Alexandru Podoleanu” Days
Location: Podoleni commune, Neamt …

Agapia Monastery is embellished for eternity by the saints painted by Nicolae Grigorescu between 1858 and 1861. He was hired to do this job by Tavefta Ursache, the abbot of Agapia Monastery. She saw an icon of St Mary painted by Nicolae Grigorescu, that we can see today in the museum of the monastery and she was convinced by his talent.
Although he was just 20 years old when he started to paint the interior of Agapia’s church, Nicolae Grigorescu manages to create an immortal piece of art, which successfully combines …

This hiking route from Ceahlau Massif is located on the north side of the mountain. The starting point is in Durau Resort (800 m), continues to Fantanele Chalet (1220 m), Panaghia Stone, Toaca Peak and Dochia Chalet (1750 m). The marking of the route is a red stripe.
The necessary time to make this route is between 3h and 3h and 30 min and has a length of 7,5 km. The level difference is about 950 m. From Fantanele Chalet you can also go to Duruitoarea Waterfall by following a yellow …

Sunday, August 8 2010 in Ceahlau commune will take place the first edition of “Sarbatoare pe Ceahlau” Festival (“Sarbatoare pe Ceahlau” can be translated as “Celebration on Ceahlau Mountain”). This festival, which is organized at the same time as Ceahlau Mountain Day, is meant to promote traditional cultural values and cultural tourism in Neamt County.
“Sarbatoare pe ceahlau” Festival will begin at 13:00 with a folk dance show. At this festival will participate 11 folk bands from Neamt and Suceava counties, with over 200 participants that will be wearing traditional Romanian …

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 …