After long travels throughout the country, we were thinking that, in the remaining summer, we would use the time to discover new attractions in cities more or less promoted as tourist destinations. Today, for instance, we’ll find out what to visit in Roman.
Located near Piatra Neamt and Bacau, Roman city enjoys the wealth provided by the Siret Valley and beautiful landscapes. Considered a foundation of ruler Roman I Musat in 1392 and mentioned as a fair in 1408, Roman also boasts with a rich history.
Though receiving not nearly enough promotion as a tourist destination, Roman is a place where you can visit countless places of interest.
The History Museum is housed by the Negruzii Palace, an architectural monument dating back to the 19th century.
Another museum worth our entire attention is the Arts Museum in Roman, featuring works of painting, sculpture, graphics and decorations.
Did you know Ancuta’s Inn is a real place? Well, it is and it was built in 1718 by the Catarg lords. Merchants and voyagers traveling to Iasi and Suceava would stop by and the place still has magical stories to tell.
In what concerns religious architecture, it is represented by the Romanian Orthodox Episcopal Cathedral in town, dedicated to St. Parascheva. The church dates back to the rule of Petru Rares (1542-1550), while the ensemble also includes cells, annexed buildings, a bell tower and the Episcopal Palace (built in 1870).
5 km out of town, you can visit the beautiful New Citadel of Roman in Gradinti, Neamt. Built by Stefan the Great in the year 1466, the citadel is hard to reach, having a defense strategic importance. 7 towers, moats and the waters of Siret river defended the fortress. Now, it’s merely a tourist attraction.
With Roman car rental, you can visit the entire region!