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Galati
Located at the confluence of the Danube and Siret rivers, Galati is one of Romania's chief ports and the site of the country's largest shipyard. The tourist attractions are the Eastern Orthodox cathedral - St. George (Sfântu Gheorghe) build in 1906, and another particularly striking fortified church (that of St. Mary - Sf. Precista) on the banks of the Danube, which was built in 1647 (legend has it that a tunnel was dug from the church and under the river). Other features of the city include a botanical garden, several museums, a television tower opened to the public and offering full view of the city, the newly-restored Galati Opera House, and a a sculpture park lining a promenade of several kilometres along the banks of the Danube. | Book this City | Iasi - Airport City
The third-largest Romanian city, Iasi has been cultural and academic centre of the Romania since 1408. The city prides itself with publishing the first Romanian newspaper and establishing the first Romanian university. One of its highlights is the splendid neo-gothic Palace of Culture, housing nowadays four museums. Iasi boasts an impressive number of Orthodox churches, almost 100.The oldest, the Princely Saint Nicholas Church, dates from the reign of Stephen the Great (1457-1504). The finest, however, are the 17th century St. Paraschiva Metropolitan Cathedral and Trei Ierarhi Church. Cultural life gravitates around a National Theater, Tatarasi Atheneum, a famous Botanical Garden, an array of museums and memorial houses, an independent theater and several student organizations. | Book this City | Suceava - Airport City
Once the capital of Moldova, Suceava is a pleasant city and worth a visit for its sights and museums. This is the starting point for excursions to the elegant painted monasteries in the surrounding countryside. A possible tourist route comprises the Princely Fortress of Suceava, the Sf. Ioan Monastery in Zamca as well as the medieval churches of Saint Dumitru, Holy Ressurection and Mirui. A point of interest is also the National Museum of Bucovina with its valuable historic and archaeological exhibits. The Saint George's Church of Suceava is one of the seven Painted churches of northern Moldavia included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. | Book this City | Sucevita
Sucevita, monastery from Sucevita village, was built in 1585 by Ieremia Gheorghe and Simion Movila. It is composed from a big fortified yard, with high walls and towers, the complex of monahal houses and the church situated in the center, a masterpiece of the Moldavian medieval architecture. Decorated with paintings, dating from 1601, that cover all the walls of the church, both inside and outside, Sucevita is one of the most valuable ensembles of Romania painting. The frescoes are very remarkable, colorful and well preserved. The number of scenes and personages is higher than in any other church in Moldavia. Sucevita is considered the last flowering of the custom of painting the church façades that mark the reigns of Stephen the Great and Petru Rares. | Book this City | Targu Neamt
Targu Neamt is a good base for trips to several orthodox monasteries may be not as famous as Bucovina's painted monasteries but equally beautiful. Neamt Monastery, founded by Stefan cel Mare and Agapia Monastery are not to be missed. The Neamț Fortress was built in the 14th century by Voivode Petru I (possibly on the ruins of a smaller Teutonic castle), and is located on the north bank of the Neamt river. Right across Ozana river lays the village of Humulesti the birth place of one of Romania most famous and loved writers, Ion Creanga. Right before Neamt Monastery you can visit the small animal reservation "Zimbrarie" where you can see aherd of wisent the European bisons who once used to roam these mountains. | Book this City |
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