There is no place in Romania that hosts so many religious settlements as Neamt County. Monks of more than one nation prayed in these parts seeking for redemption. They came from Romania, Greece and Russia.
The savage of the mountains, the thick forests and peace of the planes together with the beauty of the valleys were some of the reasons the monks came in these places. Starting with the IV century, in Moldova lived a series of monks that lived their lives by praying and working. Some of these monks are …

The entire Neamt County area hosts numerous religious settlements that pilgrims know little about their beginnings. Here some of these places:
Neamt Monatery is considered to be the oldest religious settlement in Moldova region. Early documents talk about monks in this place since the XII century.
Horaicioara Monastery was built in XVII century because of some monks from these parts that decided to go and live deep in the mountains of Horaiciorul. Here they built a church with the patron of “Good News”.
Almas Monastery was built in XVII century on Almas Valley, …

“Bogoslov” Church from the graveyard of Neamt Monastery was built on the place of an old hermitage. This religious settlement was built in stone and brick between 1834 and 1835 during the abbots Dometian and Neonil. The church can be visited and is located outside the walls of Neamt Monastery. In front of the church there is a bell tower of small dimensions.
The church is built in a classic cross shape with a spacious interior with large windows to let the light in. the basement has 8 small windows and …

Events from January 13 – 24 2014
January 14
Tribute to Mihai Eminescu, 12:00
Location: In front of Neamt County Library
Inauguration of a sculpture with Mihai Eminescu
January 15
Meeting with Eminescu, 12:45
Location: Room “Veronica Micle” from Neamt County Library
Literal tribute of the poet
Exhibitions
Tribute to Mihai Eminescu
Exhibition that presents graphical materials representative for the life of the poet
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
Eminescu in documents
Location: Neamt County Library
January 24 1859 – The Union of the Romanian Regions
Location: Neamt County Library
Let’s unite our hands!
Location: Neamt County Library

Events from December 23 2014 – January 03 2014
Exhibitions
Remember Nichita Stanescu
Location: Neamt County Library
The winter holidays in Romania
Location: Neamt County Library
Santa’s sledge
Location: Neamt County Library

Starting with December Piatra Neamt is dressed in holiday clothing and the main boulevards look like in a fairytale. Tens of light models were well positioned to enhance the beauty of this town.
Christmas is that time of the year when the entire town celebrates. Christmas trees, decorations, garlands and light that are placed on pillars and trees create a magical atmosphere while waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus. “Curtea Domneasca” Plaza from Piatra Neamt was beautifully decorated. This is the place where every evening people come to take a …

In the Romanian popular tradition masks are worn with the occasion of winter holidays. The masks represent a fantastic world that is born from the traditional thinking. The masks personify spirits of the ancestors, real or fantastic animals, vegetation or water spirits. The masks are used in rituals or dances specific to this time of the year.
Masks contribute to the general winter atmosphere and are part of who we are, of our culture and heritage. The masks represent rebirth, fertility, the resurrection of the vegetation or speak about the image …