Iasi City
Location:
Iasi, the capital of Iasi County is situated in the north-east part of Romania, in the east side of the county.
Area/Surface:
93.9 km²
Population:
348.000 people
Calling code:
+4 0232 or 0332
How to get here:
By car:
North entry: follow the National road DN24c from Moldova Republic.
North-East entry: follow the European road E583 (DN24) from Ukraine – Moldova Republic.
West entry: follow the European road E58 (DN28) from Austria – Slovakia – Ukraine – Baia Mare – Beclean – Bistrița – Vatra Dornei – Câmpulung Moldovenesc – Suceava – Botoșani or the European road E583 from Roman.
South entry: follow the National road DN24 from Bârlad-Vaslui.
South-East entry: follow the National road DN28 from Huși.
By train:
Iași City, although is very close to the border with Moldova Republic, is an important railway junction of the country. The most important railway routes which cross Iași are:
Iași – Vaslui – Bârlad – Tecuci – Mărășești
Suceava – Iași
Iași – Târgu Frumos – Pașcani
Bucharest – Ploiești – Buzău – Focșani – Bârlad – Vaslui – Iași
Timișoara – Arad – Deva – Alba Iulia – Cluj Napoca – Năsăud – Vatra Dornei – Suceava – Iași
Iași – Suceava – Câmpulung Moldovenesc – Vatra Dornei – Beclean – Dej – Cluj Napoca
Iași – Vaslui – Focșani – Buzău – Constanța and many others.
By plane:
Iași City has an International Airport with a flight track of 2.400 m long and it has connections with the capital Bucharest and with many other European cities like London, Rome, Torino, Bologna, Viena, Antalia or Heraklion (the last two seasonal).
Foundation year:
1408
When to go:
The best period to visit Iași City is between April and September. Due to Siberian influences, winters are frosty in Iași and sometimes can persist even 4-5 months per year. However starting March-April, the weather is getting warmer and remains beautiful till October, so during this period the city can be visited without any fear of heavy rainfall, cold weather or powerful winds.
Iasi City
Relief, climate, rivers and lakes of Iasi City:
Iasi City is situated in the east part of Moldavia‘s historical region, in a low plain relief area represented by Moldavia Plain, part of Moldavia Plateau. Actually, the city is situated on 7 hills: Breazu, Bucium-Paun, Cetatuia, Copou, Galata, Repede and Sorogari and the average altitude where is situated is 200 m height. The climate in Iasi City is temperate-continental of hill and during winter there are powerful influences coming from Siberia and the temperature differences between summer and winter are very high. Summers in Iasi City are hot, however sometimes the temperature can drop pretty much below the normal values and winters are cold and long. The annual average of the temperature is 9-10° C. Iasi City is crossed by Bahlui, Nicolina and Sorogari Rivers and Dorobant, Chirita, Ezareni or Dumbrava Lakes are nearby.
Importance and personalities:
Iasi County‘s capital is the most important and biggest cultural, economical, historical, university, tourist and industrial center from Moldavia and is also one of the most beautiful cities from Romania. Capital of Moldavia and also former capital of Romania, Iasi is a city with a rich history, some of the important personalities of the city being Mihai the Brave (Viteazul), Vasile Lupu, Dimitrie Cantemir, Emil Racovita or Ion Creanga. Economically, it is based upon commerce (there are several commercial centers in Iasi), alimentary, textile and steel industries and especially on tourism.
Tourist attractions and objectives of Iasi City:
It’s good to know that Iasi City is an important tourist centre of Moldavia with many tourist objectives and attractions, among the most important we remember the Palace of Culture, the History, Art, and Ethnography Museums, the Botanical Garden, Golia Monastery, the Metropolitan Cathedral or “Vasile Alecsandri” National Theatre. Besides the rich variety of tourist objectives from Iasi, city‘s surroundings are also rich in places to visit. Cetatuia and Dobrovat, Monasteries, the well known vineyards from Cotnari where the best wines from the country are made, “Ion Creanga” hut but also the archaeological ruins from Cututeni are only a small part of what you can see in these places. (Find more journeys on blog.worldlifetimejourneys.com)
It doesn’t matter if you are in Iasi City for cultural, religious, adventure, relaxation, leisure or family tourism or for any other reason, you will always have something to do or to see, because the city is full of tourist objectives and attractions especially cultural and religious ones. To feel the life and the typical Moldavian air and to enjoy these wonderful places, you have to stay here at least a week for Iasi County or minimum 3-4 days for the city whith the same name. Visit Iasi City!
Moldavia and Bucovina Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, Iasi City
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Iasi Tourist Objectives
Museums:
“Moldova” National Museum Complex
Theatre Museum
Natural History Museum
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Memorial Houses:
“Mihail Sadoveanu” Memorial house
“Ion Creangă” Memorial house – Hut
“Otilia Cazimir” Memorial house
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Theaters, operas and other buildings of cultural and musical interest:
“Vasile Alecsandri” National Theatre
“Moldova” State Philarmonic Orchestra
Romanian National Opera
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Castles, citadels and old buildings:
Dosoftei House
Royal Court Ruins
“Trei Sarmale” Inn
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Churches and monasteries:
Moldavia and Bucovina Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral
“Three Hierarchs” Monastery
“Saint Voievods” Monastery
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Palaces, monuments and statues:
Cultural Palace
Roznăvanu Palace (Town Hall)
1918 Union Monument
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Parks and Markets/Plazas:
Copou Park
Union Plaza
Nation Plaza
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Other tourist objectives and attractions:
“Anastasie Fatu” Botanical Garden
Astronomical Observatory
Normal School “Vasile Lupu” Dendrological Park
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