Piatra Neamţ
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
In 2009 Piatra Neamţ was elected the greenest city in Romania. It is also called "The pearl of Moldavia" due to its beautiful natural views and architectural heritage, and of course the fact that it is located in Romania's Moldavia region.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
The main draw of Piatra Neamţ is the outdoors, with a lot of focus recently being on making it into one of Romania's top skiing destinations.
- The Royal Court (Curtea Domneasca)
- The National History & Archaeology Museum (host of the Cucuteni exhibition)
- The Telegondola, a 2150 m long cable car which transports you over the city at 50m height. Departs from the railway station to Cozla mountain.
- The Fine Arts Museum
- The Natural Sciences Museum
- Stephen's tower, which dates back to 1499
- St John The Baptist church (1497-1498)
- Central Park
- The Wooden Synagogue
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting There
The easiest way of getting to Piatra Neamţ is by plane. Fly into George Enescu International Airport (the old Bacău International Airport) in Bacău, approximately 60 km away from Piatra Neamţ. From Bacău you can either take a train or rent a car.
By Plane
The closest airport is George Enescu International Airport in the city of Bacău, 60 km away.
By Train
Direct trains are available from Bucharest Nord station to Piatra Neamţ, or from Bacău.
It takes about 5 to 6 hours from Bucharest to Piatra Neamţ and about 45 minutes from Bacău.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
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Work
Learn
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