Precista Church

Founded in year 2005, works in the building built by Carol Zane in years 1928-1930 and decorated by carver Vicenzo Puschiasis. The remains discovered in the field, in over 150 archaeological sites, over six decades form the exceptional heritage of this museum. Cucuteni culture represents the most important civilisation of "Old Europe" and is the last culture with painted ceramics from Europe. The museum exhibition contain almost 300 pieces arranged on two levels and three rooms. Here it can be admired objects of ceramics painted in three colors, figurative-plastic art objects anthropomorph and zoomorph, decorative art objects applied on vase, all representative for all the fases of development of this culture. Visiting hours: Everyday from 09 to 17 (October to March); from 10 to 18 (April to September) Monday: Closed

From Ștefan's the Great Royal Court is still preserved fragments from the south side of the wall of enclosure and the north east corner of the cellars that include an access room, a long hallway and four galleries. These rooms host nowadays Royal Court Museum. Cellar I In the exhibition space within the cellar are exposed artifacts discovered in Royal Court area: coins, jewelry and clothing accessories. Inside the exhibition was rebuilt military equipment (broadsword, iron shirt, crest, shield and more) and weapons (swors, axes, bow and arrows and more) specific to the medieval period. In the entrace hallway and in the southbound there are arranged several information and illustrated panels that represent the origin and appearance of the medieval fair, the history and the evolution of the institution Royal Court from Piatra but also facts regarding arheological research that targeted the cellar of Royal Court. Cellar II This cellar dates back in 18th century. Therewith, the cellar overlap two older ones, first from the age of Alexandru the Good and the second from the age of Ștefan the Great, both beeing part, at a certain time, of Royal Court Ensemble. Historians says that this cellar was used as basement where Moldavian rulers were keeping wine barrels. Visiting hours: Everyday from 09 to 17 (October to March); from 10 to 18 (April to September) Monday: Closed

In the historic city center, next Royal Church "Saint Ioan Domnesc", is located the Bell Tower or Ștefan's the Great Tower. Built in year 1499, one year away from the building of the church. On the front of the tower it can be seen brickworks and the famous small discs of enamel and colored terracotta. Nowadays in the room of bells it can be find four bells: the big one from 17th century, has an unique sound, one from the 19th century and another two bells that was cast recently. An urban legend says that in Ștefan's the Great Tower lived almost 26 years old Gheorghe Lazăr, a real pilgrim, unique for his spiritual life. On the half of 19th century it's made the heightening of the tower, above the last medieval level creating a room for "fire watchers". The device of the first big clock of the Bell Tower was brought from Viena in year 1861. Over the time the device of the clock has been changed several times and the actual one was installed in year 1920 with the contribution of merchants from the area.

First documentary attestation of Royal Court of Piatra-Neamț shows in a document realeased in year 1491. The Royal Court from Piatra-Neamț had acomplished the duties of court of Moldova rulers until 17th century. Starting with year 2010, Royal Court Esembly had began a wide process of rehabilitation. The beautiful foundation of Ștefan the Great is still preserved today in Piatra-Neamț City beeing know as historic city center.  Located on a plateau around which it has developed the actual city, architectural complex is formed by "Saint Ioan Domnesc" Church, Bell Tower and the wall of the enclosure with the Royal Court Museum.

The Theatre of Youth Piatra Neamț is a professional cultural institution, subordinated to the Neamț County Council and specialized in the production of theater performances and interdisciplinary artistic activities, for which the permanent actors collaborate with guest artists. Supporting theater creators at the beginning of their journey is a mission marked in the DNA of this institution from the starting moment of its operation, in 1958. Known in the theatrical world in the period before 1989 as the "Piatra Neamț phenomenon", this theater has functioned as a creative laboratory for entire generations of artists, many of whom have become peaks of their generation. Today, we’re taking this theatre’s tradition further, by envisioning and organizing cultural projects which relate to the young generation’s approach in directing, acting or stage design. Additionally, we’re trying to develop or secure a number of intercultural projects which would allow us to connect the dramatic act to other types of artistic manifestations, but also to achieve coherent dialogue with other cultures.  ‘Future Laboratory’, financed through the Creative Europe programme, finds itself among the Theatre's latest intercultural projects and it involves twelve European performing arts institutions with a strong international component, which are working collaboratively to discover the European narratives of tomorrow. Determined to better integrate marginalized, isolated and disengaged communities in their activities both on and off stage and acutely aware of the impact the pandemic has had on the next generation, the partners have set up an international research project to support the career and international development of emerging artists. From 2022 to 2024, the Theatre of Youth hosts 4 research residencies for artists Ewa Mikula (Poland), Maurin Olles (France), Carlota Matos (UK/Portugal) and Anne Kapsner (Germany). Also, during the same period, it offers the context for a mentorship program for the Romanian artist Ruxandra Simion. Another product of a European partnership is the UNLOCK THE CITY! initiative, financed through the Creative Europe programme, a culture-led regeneration project aimed at developing an integrated working method that combines technical scientific and design-oriented research with theatre practice. Operating in places or areas that played a key role for citizenship during the pandemic, the project explores the concept of limit (economic, social, physical, etc.) in the post-pandemic city, on three different levels: building (Object), community (Subject), relationship between urban area and the theatre (Relationship). For each of them, the Theater of Youth will produce a show signed by the artists Irina Moscu, Bogdan Zamfir and Daniel Chirilă respectively.   The international Piatra Neamț Theatre Festival is nonetheless amongst the Theatre’s proudest achievements because it reflects the institution’s mission thoroughly: supporting the new generations of artists and promoting cultural products that focus on important topics for the local and global community. The event proposes to all its participants - the local public, visitors from Romania and abroad - productions that raise discussion about relevant themes, pressing matters for today’s society, created by authors with an artistic language that is personal, striking and provocative. 

Colibele Haiducilor ("Outlaws' huts"), a new object of tourist and citizen interest, were put into use in 1968. The construction work started in April and lasted until August, the investment value being 500,000 lei. "Located in a beautiful natural setting, on one of the terraces of the "Cozla" park, they consist of six huts with 8 seats each, a grotto where whole rams will be roasted and can be served in skewers, a rustic restaurant with 80 seats, plus a 20-seat bar, the terrace (courtyard) with 150 seats, an outlaw hut for keeping and serving wines in burnt clay jugs and a terrace with a view of the city center and the Bistriței Valley». The architect of "Colibelor haiducilor", Vasile Popovici, stated that the materials used were: wood and stone, and the roof was made of slate. "In the big hut, for example, the atmosphere of an outlaw stop is recreated. The outlaws came, dismounted, took the saddles from the horses, placed them around a log, entered the house and went about their business». Nicolae Săndescu, foreman at Group 2 of the Piatra Neamț construction site, said that "we tried to do a job of the best quality, so that when we come to the restaurant's tables as consumers, we will not be ashamed". Dumitru Frosin, director of TAPL Piatra Neamț, said in his turn: "The taraf led by Preda Isidor also contributes to the completion of the atmosphere. The singers have many outlaw musical pieces in their repertoire, and through their interpretation, I hope they will show a good artistic attitude, thus enjoying the warm appreciation of the consumers. I think that our new establishment will be very much in demand by consumers due to its outlaw character, with various culinary preparations from game, sheep, beef, poultry, mushrooms, cheeses. Also, the drinks will be of the best quality». Article published by A. Nanu and Tiberiu Uță in Ceahlăul newspaper (Sunday, September 8, 1968) and taken from www.mesagerulneamt.ro

The Circle of Housewives is the oldest restaurant in Piatra-Neamț and one of the places with the most beautiful view of the city. BRIEF HISTORY FROM THE HOSTS "...The worse war was over: Great Romania was born! The men had amply proved their bravery; and women - skill. They had replaced the departed as soldiers in everything; they had become exceptional sisters of charity at the front, in the hospitals, following the example and impulse to do good of their young queen. Now, out of the storm, life seemed smiling and good to them again. The land of the whole of Romania was full of riches coveted by famous powers and interests. Unexpected fortunes were made. In the 20s - keep partying! But the crowd of women was a little tired of just being pretty. It was time to relearn to be human: the war had left behind millions of orphans, invalids, the poor. As they had also gone through not a few hard days, all the ladies of the high society became more and more concerned with works of charity. Only a few years before, it did not even occur to them that there could be something useful around them other than balls and veils. Now they started on a different path: each one, ladies and young ladies, with wealth, with men in power or... with their simple will, did everything in their power to alleviate as much suffering as possible: canteens and dormitories, workshops, hospitals, dispensaries, entire villages helped, churches, orphanages, schools for boys and girls patronized - all brought and kept in working order by these women, true missionaries.   In Piatra-Neamț, after the war, the ASSOCIATION OF 1920 WOMEN'S CIRCLES became a branch, which became a daring project for the most prominent ladies of the county. For their good thought, we mention them now: Simona Lahovary - president of the national association. Neamţ county branch: Valentina Focșa - president, Emma Culmuschi and Eugenia I. Săvescu vice-presidents, Eugenia Niculescu-Dacu, Natalia Cuza and many others, with the help of their generous husbands and several warm-hearted priests. Among other things, this association raises "on Cozla Mică, in the place called "la Prăjină", a terrace-garden, with the aim of offering young gentlemen, sportsmen, hikers and tennis players "a snack and a refreshing drink" in that delightful view .   It is the place later called THE CIRCLE OF HOUSEWIVES TERACE. It's the stop most loved by anyone who hiked, with their parents when they were little, with their colleagues a little bit, with their girlfriend, and then... with their children. Who hasn't been in this enchanted meadow at least once? Who here stopped and didn't come back? What local does not smile nostalgically, when he looks, from anywhere, from below, at this beautiful, not hidden but mysterious place? Only the silent gazebo knows how much it has been through, resisting, sooner or later. But it survived anyway, because at its foundation is the good heart. Under the brow of the fir trees, the THE CIRCLE OF HOUSEWIVES RESTAURANT welcomes you today with the same welcoming smile. It has put on new festive clothes and is eagerly waiting for you. Any special moment, lived with your loved ones, will undoubtedly become our honor and joy. We strive to remind you of that forgotten time and the housewives of oldtimes. And here again, we carry the tradition forward. Because the hospitality of the people has no death. You're welcome!"

This neo-Romanian style house was built in 1927 in the center of Piatra-Neamț. Until 2022, an international restaurant operated here, but it was closed in the meantime. The property has not yet been sold or rented to another beneficiary, but it can be admired from Paharnicul street (no. 3) where it is located.