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| contact person: Ana Onica |
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Str. Sf.Lazăr, nr.24, Sc. K4, K2-6, ap.1, P, Cod Postal 700124 |
| Telefon: 0232-211.060, 0721-223.710 |
| Fax: 0232-211.060 |
| Email: iasi@antrec.ro |
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Iasi County Iasi County is located in northeastern Romania, in the east-central part of Moldavia, and in the middle basins of the Prut and Siret rivers. The City of Iasi was founded near the Prut Valley, on the commercial route which linked the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Iasi became the Moldavian capital during the 17th century, after the royal family gave up their other thrones. At the same time, the Metropolitan Church was moved to Iasi from Suceava. In 1644, Bishop Marco Bandini was surprised to notice that ?the town looked like a new Rome?. The savants from the 18th century were convinced pale Christian catacombs. Even if the archeologists could not confirm these romantic visions, the myth of Iasi?s Roman origins still survives. For this reason Iasi became an important place in Eastern Orthodoxy. Iasi was chosen to be one of five towns placed on an imaginary cross that covered the whole Europe, along Thessalonia, Trondheim, Edinburgh and Prague. These cities became cardinal points for an international pilgrimage which celebrated 2000 years of Christianity. |
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touristic sights
Among the numerous tourism sites in Iasi County are the following: The Palace of Culture, which was built between 1906-1925, was designed by the Romanian architect I.D.Berindei. Beginning in 1955, the building ceased to function as the Law Court and became the Palace of Culture. Today, it hosts four museums devoted to the Moldavian history, ethnography, art, science and technology. The National Theatre was built in 1894-1896 on the site of the old City Hall. The theatre has one of the most splendid auditoriums in the country. The Old University is a fine structure and it was built between 1760-1765 by Ioan Cantacuzino. Nearby, the University in Copou was built between 1893-1897 on the site of Great Theatre which had burned down. Visitors often enjoy the ?Trei Sarmale? Inn, which is probably one of the oldest in Iasi. It stands on the outskirts of the old Moldavian capital near Bucium vineyard on the road to Vaslui. It was mentioned in documents from the 17th century. The ecumenical nature of Iasi is apparent in its many beautiful churches. ?The Royal St Nicola?s? Church was built by Stephen ?the Great? in 1492, while the spectacular ?The Three Hierarchs? Church became famous due to the stone embroidery that embellishes the outside walls all the way from the socle to the roofline, including the towers. Just down the street is The Metropolitan Cathedral, which is the largest church in Romania. Iasi is also the home of the ?Golia Monastery?, which is named after the Moldavian aristocrat, Ioan Golia, who founded the building in 1564. A few kilometers from Iasi, Barnova commune is the site of the Repedea Reservation, the Barnova Monastery, the Tarata Monastery, and the Ion I. Inculet Museum. The ?Barnova Monastery? was founded in the name of Miron Barnovschi between 1626 and 1629. It is a must see for visitors that enjoy religious heritage. Not far away, is the ?Dobrovat Monastery?, which was the last church commissioned by Stephen the Great. It sits in a forest clearing beside the Dobrovat stream. The church is a superb example of the medieval Moldavian style. ?Ruginoasa Palace? is known best as the summer residence of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, who ruled the newly united Romania from 1859. However, the palace has another history. Alexandru Ioan Cuza died in exile, but his body was brought to Ruginoasa and buried in the church. On the 24th of January the whole community celebrates Cuza as the first ruler of the Unification. Cucuteni commune is situated at 10 km from the city of Targu Frumos. This is the place that gave its name to an extraordinarily sophisticated civilization dated from 7000 BC and flourished throughout much of present day Moldavia and Ukraine. After visiting Iasi County?s many historical sites, visitors typically want to enjoy a good glass of wine. Wine connoisseurs? favor the Cotnari Vinyard, first mentioned in documents more that five hundred years ago (1448) and where wine has been produced for generations. Located towards the northern vine limit in Romania, Cotnari is directly comparable with the most famous vineyards of the world. Tourists may visits the modern winery, the old cellars and the Castles of Carjoaia and Paraclis, and the ruins of the Harlau Palace, built in the time of Stephen ?the Great? (1457-1504), under whose reign the vineyard enjoyed prosperity. |
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