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A visit in Piatra-Neamt
They say small towns are boring. That they cannot provide enough amount of “entertainment” so as to keep you there for a long time. But in the case of cities like Piatra-Neamt, it is sure that a visit will keep a part of your heart there forever.
Piatra Neamt - the Pearl of Moldova
Located in the north-eastern part of Romania in the region of Moldova, Piatra-Neamt is one of the most ancient settlements in this area. Its architecture and relief earned the city the nick-name of “the Pearl of Moldova”. It is situated on the valley of the Bistrita River and is surrounded by mountains. The Pietricica, Cozla, Cernegura, Carloman and Batca Doamnei cliffs guard the city, making sure every day that the place remains an intact oasis of peace.
It is this privileged position that protects the town from extreme temperatures. The summers are short and breezy, while the winters are very gentle on the local inhabitants. Hence, you will not be deprived of any memorable experiences no matter if you visit the region during the cold or the warm season.
Museums in Piatra Neamt
You will be surprised by how many things you can see around here and you do not even have to walk a long way for that if you do not want to. You can stay right in town and plan several trips depending on your mood. If you are in an intellectual state of mind, you can choose from the various museums in town like the “Cucuteni” Museum of Neolithic Art – where you can admire pieces of the national thesaurus or the Ethnographic Museum with objects of ethnography and popular art. You can also have a look at the History Museum containing important archeological collections, the Arts Museum – where you can admire collections of sculptures, graphics, paintings and tapestry – or the Natural Sciences Museum.
Theaters, Art Galleries, Churches
If you feel a craving for culture, you can try the Tineretului Theatre or one of the Art Galleries in town. In case you find yourself in a spiritual mood, you will have plenty of objectives to choose from. Churches can be found everywhere in Moldova so that Piatra-Neamt is no exception. The Transfiguration Church, Saint Nicholas Church, Precista Church, the Synagogue, Saint John’s church, the Assumption of the Virgin Church, the Annunciation Church are only a few places where you can come face to face with the divinity.
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