4 Star Places To Visit in Northeast Romania, Romania (50)

1. 4.5 Palatul Culturii (576 reviews)
   - Architectural gem - home of museums ,... and culture in general
   Thursday: 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..
   
2. 4.5 Manastirea Voronet (534 reviews)
   - One of our favourites along with Moldovita
   Thursday: 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..
   
3. 4.5 Palas Iasi (370 reviews)
   - A great place to be with family or friends
   Thursday: 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. 4.5 Botanic Garden Anastasie Fătu (Grădina Botanică Anastasie Fătu) (267 reviews)
   - Large botanical garden
   Thursday: 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..
   
5. 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..
   
6. 4.5 Humor Monastery (213 reviews)
   - More compact than other painted monasteries
   Thursday: 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..
   
7. 4.5 Mănăstirea Sfinții Trei Ierarhi (213 reviews)
   - Beautiful Church, Fascinating Faithful
   Thursday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 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..
   
8. 4.0 Cetatea de Scaun a Sucevei (201 reviews)
   - Place where history still alive
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Castles
   
   
   Suceava Fortress is a great place. If you will come here you need to find the time and visit this location. If you like some adventure you can turn right from the road and walk through the park, high up to the hill where Fortress is located. Honestly, we were a little lost but Romanian people are so kind and they helped us to find the right way. Near Fortress we found the ethnical museum, the Bucovina Village. It looks like Pirogovo Village near Kyiv, but I liked it too. It was interesting to know how peoples lived here in old times. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Putna Monastery (131 reviews)
   - Beautifully preserved landmark of Romanian Christianity
   Thursday: 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..
   
10. 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..
    
11. 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..
    
12. 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..
    
13. 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..
    
14. 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..
    
15. 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..
    
16. 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..
    
17. 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..
    
18. 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..
    
19. 4.5 Golia Monastery (74 reviews)
    - beautiful monastery -
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 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..
    
20. 4.5 Bucovina Village Museum (73 reviews)
    - Peaceful place to visit in Suceava
    Thursday: 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..
    
21. 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..
    
22. 4.5 Muzeul Oului (63 reviews)
    - Great museum
    Thursday: 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..
    
23. 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..
    
24. 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..
    
25. 4.0 Piața Unirii (56 reviews)
    - To visit
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
    
    
    Nice place to meet friends. Full of pigeons. Couple of bars which serve nice beverages. A place to spend some nice time.. See more..
    
26. 4.0 Cacica Salt Mine (53 reviews)
    - Interesting experience in an active salt mine
    Historic Sites
    
    
    As it is the only active salt mine, it's interesting to see everything and go down all those stairs (~200). No guide, but it's interesting because they have a ballroom inside the mine, a football zone, a little church and a little lake where they used to float to show their intentions to get married. I don't regret going. You can also buy salt from the mine and experience the smell in which the mine workers live in everyday. See more..
    
27. 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..
    
28. 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..
    
29. 4.5 Parcul din Slanic Moldova (48 reviews)
    - Very well groomed
    Parks
    
    
    Nice park in the center of the resort, close to the mineral springs. Well groomed, playground available See more..
    
30. 4.5 Parcul Central (44 reviews)
    - Nice park, with plenty of squirrels!
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    Nice park, with plenty of squirrels. They are accustomed to people, and they came and ate walnuts from our palms! The park is very close to two ski slopes. We sledded on the alleys of the park, we rented sleighs there. Thre is also a skating rink, and there are a couple of restaurants and bars nearby. There is also a water source with very good water. See more..
    
31. 4.0 Iulius Mall Suceava (39 reviews)
    - This mall has a chimney!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Opened in 2008, IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA revolutionized the local retail market by leveraging the cultural heritage of the region and developing a comprehensive mix of shopping, dining and entertainment. The elements of modern architecture and distinctive design, along with the complete range of brands it offers, make IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA a top shopping and leisure destination. The mall comprises over 170 stores, the largest multiplex cinema in the north of the country (comprising 8 auditoriums), a food court with over 1,200 seats, a playground for children, Auchan hypermarket, Brico Depot, casino, the largest bowling and billiards club in Suceava and 1,300 places parking facility, which recommend IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA as a complex designed for the entire family. IULIUS MALL SUCEAVA is defined by enthusiasm, diversity and modernism. See more..
    
32. 4.0 Saint George’s Church (37 reviews)
    - A five hundred-year-old church well maintained
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The church was destroyed during the time Stephen the Great was reigning over. Another church was built over its ruins. Its devastation, occurring in the year 1513, caused its abandoning until the 17th century. It had been restored between 1898 and 1901, and had the honour of being painted by K. Jobst. Between 1990 and 2001 it was restored once again. The archaeological researches developed there revealed the tomb of Evdokia of Kiev, the first wife of Stephen the Great. See more..
    
33. 4.5 The Catholic Cathedral Saint Mary (37 reviews)
    - Magnificent.
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    This is a beautiful modern building. A real architectural gem & completely different from the other buildings in the area. The interior is light and airy with a beautiful alter and distinctive stations of the cross. I would recommend a visit. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Folk Traditions Museum of Bucovina (34 reviews)
    - Interesting and inspiring
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    The museum has exhibits like: - Clothing; - Tools; - Houses / Architecture; - Furniture, etc. All representing the way of thinking and the cultural spirit of traditional Bucovinean folk. It is an inspiring experience because you see the creativiti with which ancestors built all their tools and houses from simple materials, mainy wood. The complexity and specialization of the tools grew with time and some of the exibits are pretty complex (eg. img. 7). The belief / spiritual traditions of the Bucovinean Folk are also present in the museum. There is an entire room designed to show the New Year's "ritual" and many more smaller traditions like the burning of the plow head to banish any bad spirits and preventing them to enter the soil and ruin the crops. There are many more things ti see in the museum an I personally recommend taking a guide so you can have a better understanding of the exhibits and their meaning. See more..
    
35. 4.0 The Union Museum (Muzeul Unirii) (34 reviews)
    - Former King Residence & Romanian Government Headquarter
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
    The building in which the Union Museum hasits headquarters was built at the beginning of the 19-th century. The palace served as the royal residence of Prince Al.I.Cuza between 1859-1862. In 1917-1918 it was the royal residence of King Ferdinand.The Union Museum wasopened in 1958 , when they celebrated 100 years from the establishment of the Union. See more..
    
36. 4.5 Manastirea Șinca Veche (33 reviews)
    - Ancient place with lot of positive energy
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    I red about this place among other strange places in Romania and decided to see it. Today it happened. The cave is carved into the hill and has two chambers with drawings on walls. You can feel the energy when entering the cave. And, by the way, it is free entrance, between 9 and 20 in summer and 9 to 18 from october! So you can go inside and pray or sit outside on a bench and meditate. Nearby is a spring with cristal clear water which will ease your thirst! I spent over 2 hours there. It was amazing. I plan to go again tomorrow, on my way to Bucharest! For all of you who want to sit quietly in a holly place and think about what should we do with our life, I say go to Cave in Sinca Veche! See more..
    
37. 4.5 Arbore Monastery (33 reviews)
    - Do not miss this UNESCO World Heritage Monastery
    Religious Sites
    
    
    The painted churches of Bucovina are world-famous. Each one has its charm, but Arbore is special because the XVI Century painter who did the interior of the church had just come back from a trip to Florence. Thus, whereas all seven other Bucovina UNESCO World Heritage churches are painted very much in the Greek-Romanian Orthodox idiom, the paintings in Arbore are strongly influenced by the Florentine Renaissance. The syncretic style is carried with aplomb and mastery, and I feel that it speaks more forcefully to those whose visual education was preponderantly in the Western, rather than Eastern Christian idiom. Arbore monastery is slightly off the beaten track (by the standards of Bucovina), and is quieter than Voronet, for instance. But it's definitely worth the detour. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Casa Dosoftei (33 reviews)
    - Gorgeous little house
    Architectural Buildings • History Museums
    
    
    This place is located in front of the Palace and Mall, plus St Nicholas church near it. I guess due to the traffic nearby, the house is now suffering (as being several hundreds of years old) thus being under renovation at this moment in time. However you can still admire the outside structure and pictures depicting the house some 100 years ago. Well maintained area with wide roads and lots of traffic though. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Varatec Monastery (29 reviews)
    - Beautiful and peaceful
    Religious Sites
    
    
    So many flowers and beautiful houses inside the Monastery. The museum has old items handcrafted by the nuns. Don't stay too much outside, many beggars. But really go and see the place See more..
    
40. 4.5 Cucuteni Neolithic Art Museum (29 reviews)
    - Abstract Painted Pottery, 6000 years old
    Art Museums
    
    
    Apparently, the Cucuteni people were geometry fanatics. They loved to paint triangles, circles, squares and other geometrical figures. They also seemed to be obsessed about female torsos. All the female statues displayed in the museum are very curvy, with small head and no arms. As far as I understood, the only artifacts left behind by Cucuteni civilization are the ceramic pots and statues exposed in this museum. The exhibition really worth visiting if you're around. If no one tells you how old the exhibits are, you might believe it's a modern art gallery. See more..
    
41. 4.5 Sturdza Palace (28 reviews)
    - Lovely but aging
    Thursday: Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    This is a fairy tale location. I wish I could have spent more time inside, but it was growing late in the evening when we arrived. The exterior is a dream, the interior is in need of some repair. Still charming, nevertheless. There were a number of bride and groom couples all taking pictures on the grounds. That was a little distracting, but I completely understand the appeal of the location. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Mihai Eminescu University Library (27 reviews)
    - Beautiful library - Free tour
    Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
    
    
    If you wanna book a free tour first access the Library's site, select English language and from Menu select Services -> Library guided tours See more..
    
43. 4.0 Roznovanu Palas / Iasi City Hall (27 reviews)
    - Architecture ... beautiful Palace.
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Built in 1832 the palace today is the city hall of Iasi and it is not open for visitor - like in Vienna or Budapest or any other major city in the world outside of Romania - like everywhere in RO... for the time being I don't know any city hall that you can visit ... except if you have a friend who has a friend who knows somebody ... The building served as a private residence for decades - a home to culture , where G. Enescu was playing and M. Eminescu was presenting his new poems. So when you are walking in the area, you can stop for a few pics in front of this beautiful building. See more..
    
44. 4.0 Telescaun (Chairlift) (25 reviews)
    - Bike ride
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Trams
    
    
    bike ride. it is worth visiting the places around the bike. Cautati bibiclete de inchiriat si faceti un traseu See more..
    
45. 4.5 Galata Monastery (Mănăstirea Galata) (25 reviews)
    - Quiet and nice
    Religious Sites
    
    
    very old in a nice setting. It is a nuns monastery, not very visited or at least was not in September but worth visiting. See more..
    
46. 4.0 Iulius Mall (25 reviews)
    - Nice place to visit
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls
    
    
    Iulius Mall is the nice location to visit in Iași if you want a relaxing place to make some time for yourself. There are plenty restaurants where you can eat, a lot of shops where you can find good stuff, you can watch a movie at the cinema if you want . I was a bit lost at the beginning in the mall but I love it. See more..
    
47. 4.5 Bogdana Monastery (23 reviews)
    - Reborn in 2020, it is worth visiting!
    Religious Sites
    
    
    This church is the oldest still standing religious building in Moldavia (year 1360). In 2020 this monastery has undergone significant restoration works which revealed one of the oldest church paintings. This is definitively a must see for anyone visiting the Moldavian churches. It will be reopened to the public by end 2020. See more..
    
48. 4.5 Complex Arinis (23 reviews)
    - Big towns in Romania do not have something like Arinis Park
    Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks
    
    
    CONGRATULATIONS for what the mayor has done with Arinis Park. The inside pool is great! Absolutely great for few hours of relax. It is a huge pool and clean. A corner for kids, perfect for everyone. The whole park is great especially in the summer and weekends but you can visit anytime the insidepool. THE WATER IN THE POOL IS HEATED! Very nice! See more..
    
49. 4.5 300 De Scari (22 reviews)
    - Don't miss it. It isn't easy but she lot of fun
    Spent 2-3 hours Hiking Trails
    
    
    It really near the fountains and you can do them both. The cold whether helps the climb. The view from the top is great See more..
    
50. 4.0 Tiki Village (21 reviews)
    - Perfect summer place
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
    
    
    Catch the sun on a beatiful beach near the forest and lake Venetia. Drink a cocktail at the Hawai Bar, get some food at the outdoor kitchen, get a swim or a walk on the lake with a canoe or just chill and listen to great music. In the evening you can have fun at some amazing beach parties. See more..