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Iași, city, northeastern Romania. It is situated on the Bahlui River near its confluence with the Prut River in the Moldavian plain, 8 miles (13 km) west of the border with Moldova and 200 miles (320 km) northeast of Bucharest. There were recognizable settlements at the site in the 7th century.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- The Palace of Culture
- Copou Park
- The Iasi Botanical Garden
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
- The Central University Library
- Iasi Metropolitan Cathedral
- Palas Mall
- Ciric
- Dobrovat
- Geocaching
Built between 1906 and 1925 in a neogothic style, it is now the home of several museums – The History Museum, The Art Museum, The Ethnography Museum, the Science Museum and a Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Center. It also features a tower clock that announces every exact hour by playing Hora Unirii (a traditional Romanian songto celebra...
If you are looking for a nice walk to unwind after a difficult day or you are just visiting, Copou park is the place to go. Copou is actually one of the 7 hills Iasi sits on and it hosts 2 of the parks the city has. The most famous and biggest one is called Copou, a place famous for Romania’s great poet Mihai Eminescu’s linden tree. This is where t...
If you go here, you’ll be visiting one of the biggest botanical gardens in Europe! It hosts a lake, a rosarium, a water lily mini tank and several greenhouses with plants from all over the world. You will also see all sorts of local and imported plants as you walk around its huge area. Also, each fall, it hosts one of the most impressive chrysanthe...
This is Romania’s oldest university, dating back from 1860 and still standing. It’s actually still being used as an university, which is pretty impressive in my opinion. Besides enjoying its very interesting architecture – a mix of classical and baroque styles, you can also visit “Sala Pasilor Pierduti”. Right from the entrance, the hallway hosts m...
A little farther down the road, you can find this little architectural gem that was built between 1930 and 1935 in a neoclassical style. It is currently functioning as a library, but you can just visit it for its beauty. The building itself was included on the list of historical monuments of Iasi county and is one of the most impressive sites the c...
In a country with so many amazing monasteries, it shouldn’t be surprising that we have one to share in the city of Iasi. We’re actually talking about a Cathedral, but it’s just as impressive. The architecture of the building is inspired by the Italian Renaissance style and the inside and outside decorations are inspired by the baroque style. The pa...
Even though malls are no longer as popular as they use to be in other countries, they are just getting started in Romania and the Palas Mall in Iasi is one of the biggest in the country. It’s also conveniently located near the Palace of Culture – so as soon as you’re done with that, you can hop in the mall for some shopping, eating or just walking ...
If you prefer to be outside more, Ciric is the place to go to. The entire area was recently redecorated so here you can find 2 pools, restaurants, summer gardens and a designated barbecue areas and wooden pavilions where you can have a picnic. It is the place where people come to relax and be away from the noise of the crowded city. It is also the ...
We’re still staying outside, catering for those who enjoy Rawmania (oh, terrible pun, I know, but I like it!). And we’re moving a bit away from the city itself, to the Dobrocat village – but it’s totally worth it! Anyway, Dobrovcat is an extended wooded area, one that contains a protected forest and a monastery not many people know about. This is t...
One thing I discovered years ago is geocaching. It is the best way to spend time outside no matter the season, if you enjoy adventures and treasure hunting. Even though geocaching is not very popular in Romania, Iasi and the surrounding areas have several hidden treasures you can hunt for. The whole idea is to find the hiding spot, open up the box ...
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The Cultural Capital of Romania, The City of Great Loves, The City of the Famous Destinies, The City of Great Ideas, The City of the Three Unions, The City on Seven Hills [1] [2] [3] [4] Iași. Location of Iași within Romania (in red) Coordinates: 47°09′25″N 27°35′25″E.
Iași is one of the very few cities in the Orthodox world which is home to more than 100 churches. In 1565, Iași became the capital of the region of Moldavia (Eastern Romania) and - for a short period of time (1859 – 1862) - the capital of Romania.
Iași, also referred to mostly historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
Jan 24, 2019 · Last year, Iași was also named a Royal City, for the role it played during First World War. In the 2018 project, Alba Iulia is named a Capital of the Great Union. In the 2018 project, Alba Iulia ...
Palace of Culture, a symbol of Iași "Al. I. Cuza" University. Iaşi (pronounced yashy) is the second city of Romania after Bucharest, the national capital, by population and in cultural, historical and academic importance. It is the second largest university centre in Romania.
