Things to do & places to visit in Northeast Romania, Romania

Northeast Romania #4 destination in Romania 2023. The average rating score is 4.50 based on 6.377 traveler reviews, of 169 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Bucharest, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 14:13.

Top things to do (17)

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5.0 Sucevita Monastery (357 reviews)
- Sucevita Monastery: The Masterpiece of Painted Churches
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

This 16th-century painted monastery boasts thousands of images against a green background. See more..
5.0 The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina (234 reviews)
- 100% worth the visit and learned a lot from Florin.
Religious Sites

Great full day out with Florin. From the word go he accommodated our request to be picked up from accommodation and dropped off in time for our flight home. He was very welcoming and answered all our questions in depth. The monasteries are 100% worth going to see. The detail in all the paintings are incredible and as someone who isn't religious I learned a lot about Christian and local history. You also get to see the beautiful Romanian countryside, tradition Romanian wooden houses and we had added stops of black ceramic workshop and the biggest collection of painted eggs in the world. See more..
5.0 Parcul Copou (35 reviews)
- Small but nice.
Spent < 1 hour Parks

The park is small but is very nice and extremely well maintained. If you are in Vaslui you can try to make a small walk. See more..
5.0 Muzeul International al Oualor Lucia Condrea (33 reviews)
- Not to be missed experience
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums

Starting with the sommer of 1993 the artist Lucia Condrea opened in Moldovita (Bukovina, Suceava- Romania) a museum that bears her name, unique in Romania and maybe in the world, having in mind the artistical value of the exhibits. The museum contains over 5500 exhibits, artistically disposed on the area of the two levels of the building in 56 display cases. See more..
5.0 Bojdeauca lui Ion Creanga (28 reviews)
- A history file
Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • History Museums

If you want a glimpse of Ion Creanga's life (one of the most famous writers in Romania), you should visit it. You learn about interesting things See more..
4.5 Palatul Culturii (576 reviews)
- Architectural gem - home of museums ,... and culture in general
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Castles • History Museums

A building built in the early 1900's today home to several museums - pity like every museum its closed on Monday's ... so I couldn't visit the museums, maybe next time when I'm in Iasi. The building is majestic - form the outside you can see a lot architectural features, statues, decorations on the façade. When you are in Iasi , a definite must see, even if only from the outside but it is worth it. See more..
4.5 Manastirea Voronet (534 reviews)
- One of our favourites along with Moldovita
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

This painted nun monastery is often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of the East." See more..
4.5 Palas Iasi (370 reviews)
- A great place to be with family or friends
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

The Palas Iaşi urban project represents the largest real estate investment outside Bucharest, in an amount exceeding 265 million Euros. Located in the center of Iasi, Palas covers a total built area of approximately 280,000 sqm and includes: • Palas Mall and Palas Shopping Street – more than 62,000 sqm, approximately 260 stores, a food court with 1,300 seats, cafes, restaurants featuring international specific cuisines, an Auchan City hypermarket, play grounds for kids and teens, various entertainment options, restaurants, cafes, pastry shops • United Business Center – 6 A-class office buildings, 70,000 leasable sqm • A 4 stars hotel – the International Hotel, 169 rooms • Congress Hall – 5 events halls • The largest underground parking lot in Romania – about 2,500 spaces • Park and green areas covering more than 50,000 sqm (lake, seasonal skating rink, open air amphitheater, Venetian carousel for children, artesian fountains, music pavilion, etc.) See more..
4.5 Botanic Garden Anastasie Fătu (Grădina Botanică Anastasie Fătu) (267 reviews)
- Large botanical garden
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens

The first botanical garden in Romania, founded by A. Fătu 166 years ago, was located in another place - 3 km away, southward. In 1963, a new, much larger botanical garden was created near the University. It is worth visiting Exotic flower greenhouses, a rose garden not only in summer but also until mid-autumn! A 50% discount is provided for pensioners (with a pension certificate) See more..
4.5 Moldovita Monastery (264 reviews)
- Our favourite painted monastery
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Founded in 1532, this monastery's frescoes recreate the siege of Constantinople. See more..
4.5 Humor Monastery (213 reviews)
- More compact than other painted monasteries
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Religious Sites

This monastery is a little more remote than some other monasteries but is only a 4km drive north of Gura Humorului. There is free parking in the square and it is only a short walk from here. The site is more compact than some others and very well tended. Our personal view is that the paintings were not quite as refined as some other monasteries but nevertheless, it is worth visiting and most of the paintings remain in very good condition. See more..
4.5 Mănăstirea Sfinții Trei Ierarhi (213 reviews)
- Beautiful Church, Fascinating Faithful
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

We accidentally got in the queue of the people waiting to worship in the Monastirea, while we thought we were simply waiting to get inside. This turned out to be a good accident on our part. We ended up in a trail of stations, where the attendees were worshiping in different locations, crossing themselves, going to the floor, kissing icon, writing prayers for the priests to read. With all respect and reverence it was extremely interesting. We felt we had an inside view. See more..
4.5 Putna Monastery (131 reviews)
- Beautifully preserved landmark of Romanian Christianity
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Must see for Romanian orthodox pilgrims and for lovers of art & history. The interior of the main church and the architecture are very beautiful. The inside paintings of the church were restored in the 2000s. Free entrance to the church, but no pictures / videos are allowed inside (only outside for a few of 10 RON). Museum available for visit against a fee. A nice shop outside the entrance with souvenirs, religious books and the like, cash only. Fair road to it, but pay attention to the other monastery located only a few km down the road, not to mix the locations by the GPS. Several accommodation and eating places nearby. No street sellers, at least at the moment of our visit (5-6 PM on 01.01). See more..
4.5 Copou Parc (Grădina Copou) (126 reviews)
- A nice way to relax
Parks

I'm a student in Iasi and i can say that Copou Parc is a great place to relax alone or with friends. I recommend this parc to every tourist! See more..
4.5 Catedrala Mitropolitană „Sfânta Cuvioasă Parascheva” (118 reviews)
- Interesting but very crowded
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

For those who are Orthodox believers this is one of the holiest of places in Romania. A big cathedral as the center piece - home of the relics of the Saint Parascheva - in Oct every year is a pilgrimage with 10th of thousands of people flocking to this place. The main church is impressive - however in the summer when I was there it was very crowded - so I did not entered ... queuing up in times of Covid for 15-20 min it is not for me. The smaller church - the old St. George church - it is also very interesting but it was closed. Otherwise also the museum in the location could be interesting - but at the end of the day large groups were flocking there ... so I skipped that 1 also. Interesting, impressive to a certain degree , still not the perfect experience. See more..
4.5 Cetatea Neamt (113 reviews)
- Must see
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Must see for a history fan. Great stone castle. You must do a short but steep hike so it is also a physical activity See more..
4.5 Palas Mall (107 reviews)
- SO much to do!
Spent More than 3 hours Shopping Malls

This mall is HUGE! You could seriously get lost in here. I think this mall literally has anything you could possibly need, like a grocery stores, book stores, clothing store, super fancy bathrooms, and so many more options. This was the only place I could find a post card and a magnet in the entire city as well (in the bookstore). If you need anything, this is the place to go. See more..
4.5 Dragomirna Monastery (101 reviews)
- Monastery and old art museum
Religious Sites

The Dragomirna Monastery's history started back in 1602 AD when the small church was built and dedicated to St. Enoch, Elijah and John the Teologue. The monastery built during the first three decades of the 17th century, between 1843 -1846 was a general reconstruction. The total height up to the Cross is 42 m. “It is tall and narrow like a fine casket with holy relics; an architectural jewel with around the ancient woods of Bucovina,” wrote great Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga. See more..
4.5 Lake Izvorul Muntelui (Lake Bicaz) (100 reviews)
- A dream view
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This place is like heaven on earth. The area is very quiet and offers a dream landscape. If you want to be in the middle of nature and recharge positively, here is the perfect place to relax and forget about the noise in the city. A special accommodation is on the shore of the Lake at the Roman Gardens. See more..
4.5 Centrul Istoric Iași (97 reviews)
- Meet the City of -Iasi !
Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods

Iaşi has stood for centuries as the most important political, economic, social and cultural centre in North-Eastern Romania. Stylish, cosy and richly rewarding, Iaşi is brimming with history and art. The impressive number of interacting scientific and cultural institutions explain why Iaşi is considered to be “the cultural capital of Romania”. Iaşi is not a city, but rather a state of mind. It’s alive, and it’s not about the buildings, though they amaze every day, it’s not about the university, which is the oldest in the country, it’s not about the parks wich are natural monuments of beauty, it’s about the people who never get tired of being alive. See more..
4.5 Agapia Monastery (95 reviews)
- Great but crowded
Spent 2-3 hours Religious Sites

A lot of tourists come here, try to go early in the morning. The beautiful church was painted by the famous Nicolae Grigorescu, so it is completely different compared to all the others in the region. Full of flowers everywhere See more..
4.5 Teatrul Național Vasile Alecsandri (National Theatre Vasile Alecsandri) (91 reviews)
- The oldest National Theatre in Romania is an architectural jewel!
Theaters

With a Neoclassic exterior and a richly decorated interior in Rococo and Baroque styles, the building is considered one of the most impressive and elegant theatre in Europe. See more..
4.5 Golia Monastery (74 reviews)
- beautiful monastery -
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

The tower of Golia is 30 m height. The visitors who want to have a panorama view of the city have to climb 130 stairs. The tower is one of the city's symbols. See more..
4.5 Bucovina Village Museum (73 reviews)
- Peaceful place to visit in Suceava
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

A great place. It is an open air museum showing specific areas of Bukovina, formerly Austrian province. See more..
4.5 Curtea Domneasca (69 reviews)
- Nice place with nice memories
Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings

This is the place where we use to meet our friends in high school. It is a quiet and lovely place where you can walk around. See more..
4.5 Muzeul Oului (63 reviews)
- Great museum
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

A wonderful museum of hand craft painted eggs, a unique one on whole teritory of Romania. What it is great in this museum with over 11000 eggs, not all exposed but all worked in different type of hand craft. The main atraction, the eggs worked by the owner Letitia Orsivschi but also the eggs from all over the world, worked by different artists in different styles. It is really a joy for the eyes. I recommend if you come and visit Bucovina do not miss it this great place!!! See more..
4.5 Cetăţuia Monastery (Mănăstirea Cetățuia) (61 reviews)
- Going for the peace and collectedness
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

In the summer if you come and visit Iasi it is a very good choice to go to see the Cetatuia Monastery. There is on the Cetatuia Hill and the landscape is marvelous. The monastery has a very beautiful and very well maintained courtyard. The monastery was founded by Prince Gheorghe Duca. Inside the church you can admire beautiul paintings and a lot of religious objects with a great value. Peace for soul, serenity and collectedness... See more..
4.5 Neamt Monastery (58 reviews)
- Old and nice
Religious Sites

This is an old monastery and a very nice one to visit. There are so many paintings inside. The bathroom is horibble, better not visiting it. See more..
4.5 Ion Creanga Memorial House (51 reviews)
- So small
History Museums

It is a great attraction for every person that ever read the stories of Ion Creangă. But it is so small and you're done in 2 minutes See more..
4.5 Saint Nicholas Church (51 reviews)
- From the heritage of king Stephen the Great.
Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Near the Dosoftei house and the Palace of culture in Iasi you shall find this small but very interesting church. Built during the reign of Kind Stephen the Great in the period of 1491-1492 - it was refurbished through the ages - even on the interior the Romanian royal family was added on the walls. Entrance is free of charge - but it is not open around the clock, so try to be there at reasonable hours - after 9:0 a.m. and before 6 p.m. for instance. The frescoes inside are interesting but are covered in a layer of candle smoke - and like in the majority of orthodox churches in Romania there is a dim light so you need to really focus to see the items inside. Overall very interesting - if you are in the area definitely worth taking a look. See more..