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 …

This hiking route is one of the most used on the west side of Ceahlau Mountain. During winter, because of the high quantities of snow from Ocolasul Mic the route is not recommended. The time necessary to make this hiking route is between 4 and 6 hours (depending on how well trained the group is). The length of the route is about 9 km and the marking is a red line.
The hike will start in front of Izvorul Muntelui chalet. After you look one more time at Dochia chalet, anticipating …

Precious material and spiritual values that are part of Romanian heritage can be found in Neamt County. Starting in Piatra Neamt, a beautiful mountain town, this tourist route will take you to Targu Neamt. Along the way you’ll be able to see museums, old monasteries, memorial houses that are part of our history and traditions. The accommodation possibilities are represented by numerous traditional guesthouses where you can stop for a traditional meal.
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“Peste Vale” Recreational Complex in Piatra Neamt – The Tourist Complex “Peste Vale” is located …

The entire area from Cheile Bicazului – Lacul Rosu represents an attraction point of great touristic importance for tourists that come each year to admire the beautiful natural stones that nature created here. The 8 km of twisted road that crosses Cheile Bicazului are spectacular: the scenery is unique.
Cheile Bicazului is a place that waits you to discover it: wild sceneries are hidden behind tall stone walls that seem to touch the sky. The narrow space between the 200 m stone walls, the twisted road, the waterfalls, numerous caves are …

“Pestera Tunel” (The Tunnel Cave) is located in Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Nature Reserve and crosses the mighty ridge “Piatra Glodului” (The Mud Stone). Also called by locals “Pestera Sura Glodului” (The Mud Burn’s Cave) the cave it’s like a tunnel carved into the massive stone wall by nature. Huge boulders were dislocated by a natural cataclysm and shaped this impressive passing through the stone wall.
The trail to “Pestera Tunel” (The Tunnel Cave) starts at the entrance in Cheile Bicazului, on the right, where Cheile Sugaului – Munticelu Reservation starts. …

Between May 28 and May 30, 2010 in Piatra Neamt will take place the Folk Art Festival “Lada cu Zestre”, near the Tower of Stefan cel Mare. The festival is organized by Neamt County Council, the Local Council and Piatra Neamt Town Hall, Neamt County Museum Organization and The Association of Folk Craftsmen from Moldova. Saturday, May 29, the writer Constantin Cojocaru will launch his book called “Plutaritul pe Bistrita” (“Rafting on Bistrita”).
The schedule of the festival:
Friday, May 28
09.00 – 13.00: The arriving of the participants
13.00: The opening of the …

Neamt County is a true cradle of Romanian culture that over time, through the talent and diligence of the people living here became a place where many customs, traditions and crafts were born. Here are some of these customs and traditions that are best known:
Fabrics are presented in a wide variety of shapes and colors. Fabrics are handcrafted from wool, hemp and in with a geometric or floral background and are made by utilizing a technique called “weaving in stands”. These fabrics that were used to decorate the interior of …