The cable car of Piatra-Neamț

After an extensive renovation process, the former communal bath in Piatra-Neamț was transformed into a modern public bath and reopened its doors to the general public in 2022. The City Spa Public Bath has a swimming pool, a dry sauna, a wet sauna, a Turkish bath, a salina and showers. The steam sauna (or the wet one) was modernized, by replacing the existing steps with special moisture-resistant wood, replacing the piping and ventilation, the ceiling and the tiles. The showers were also modernized, while the public procurement was launched for the complete replacement of the dry sauna seats. Operating hours: MONDAY - closed for maintenance and cleaning activities TUESDAY - SUNDAY: 10 am – 9 pm Steam sauna: Tuesday - Friday: 4 pm – 9 pm Saturday - Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm   Swimming lessons: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 3 pm – 4 pm (during this time the pool is busy)  Access and usage fees:   | 1 | Shower access (30 min/shower) | 8 RON/person  | 2 | Access (2 h) - swimming pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, Turkish bath | 30 RON/person  | 3 | Access (3 h) - pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, Turkish bath | 45 RON /person  | 4 | Access (2 h) - swimming pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, Turkish bath - children up to 14 years old/pupils/students/people with disabilities/pensioners with a pension of less than 2,000 RON | 15 RON/person   | 5| Access (3 h) - pool, dry sauna, wet sauna, Turkish bath - children up to 14 years old/pupils/students/people with disabilities/pensioners with a pension of less than 2,000 RON| 25 RON/person  | 6 | Access (fee) swimming lesson/event (1 h) | 100 RON  | 7 | Subscription access 1 month (10 sessions - maximum 3 h/session) | 340 RON/person  | 8 | Subscription access 1 month (10 sessions - maximum 3 h/session) - children up to 14 years old/pupils/students/people with disabilities/pensioners with a pension of less than 2,000 RON | 185 RON/person  | 9 | Subscription access 2 months (20 sessions - maximum 3 h/session) | 650 RON/person  | 10 | Subscription access 2 months (20 sessions - maximum 3 h/session) - children up to 14 years old/pupils/students/people with disabilities/pensioners with a pension of less than 2,000 RON | 350 lei/person  | 11 | Salina access (1 h) | 5 RON/person

Lake Batca Doamnei is located at an altitude of 325 meters and is an important element of Piatra Neamt because, besides its protection purpose, it also offers wonderful views. From here, you can admire the panorama of the city and Ceahlau Mountain in all its splendor. Formed in 1962 by the Bistrita river barrier and lateral indigestion, on the left side, of a perimeter of the major riverbed, the Batca Doamnei Lake has an area of ​​235 ha, a maximum length of 3200 m, a maximum width of 1050 m and a maximum depth of 15.5 m. It is supplied with water from Izvoru Muntelui-Bicaz reservoir dam via the Stejaru Hydroelectric Water Supply Channel, to which is added the Doamna river, the right tributary of the lake and the old course of the Bistrita river which has a very low flow. Near the lake is Batca Doamnei hill, where are the ruins of Dacian Fortress from Batca Doamnei. Lake Batca Doamnei, alongside the Pangarati and Vaduri lakes, is a special area for birds moving on the Eastern Carpathian Migration Corridor and is an important link in preserving biodiversity and natural habitats for the entire eastern area of ​​the European continent. The lake, thanks to the large surface, offers winter conditions for a large number of birds. In November, on Batca Doamnei Lake, there are specimens of large cormorant that pop out here during migration.

The Ceahlăul Stadium (14,000 seats), a maximum approval level for its capability (national teams and Champions League), gathers in the same complex the main playing field (with de-icing system under the turf), 2 covered stands and a nocturnal, 2 other training grounds (1 natural and 1 synthetic), recovery and physical training base, accommodation and food services for athletes, Ceahlăul Club headquarters, etc.

Geological, botanical and landscaping reservation, natural park Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorges) – Hăşmaş is climber's paradise, having the most spectacular canyons from Romania, Cheile Bicazului (Bicaz Gorges). Calcareous Peak of Hăşmaş Mountain allowed spectacular development of karsts phenomenon (Cheile Bicaz, Cheile Bicăjelului, Cheile Şugăului). National Park Bicaz Gorges presents a great scientific interest from a geological, geomorphologic, paleontological, landscaping point of view and from the point of view of the diversity generated by the wide variety of geoclimatic conditions. Bicaz Gorges are well known in Romania because of their impressive sizes. Also, Lacul Roşu (Red Lake), formed by natural barrage of waters from Bicaz stream (1837), offers picturesque landscape.

Bistriţa Monastery located in village Bistriţa was built before year 1407 by ruler Alexandru cel Bun of Moldova (1400-1432), that also had endowed with villages, estates and expensive scents. In year 1498, Ştefan the Great built a bell tower. In year 1546, Petru Rareş had restored the monastery and built a surrounding wall. In year 1554 Alexandru Lăpuşneanu had completely restored the monastery. In year 1418 is buried at Bistriţa Monastery Lady Ana (Neacşa) and beside her, in year 1432, is buried the ruler Alexandru cel Bun.

Neamţ Fortress is one of the most impressive medieval fortress from Romania. The fortress was part of the fortification system built in Moldova at the end of the 14th century, for defence against ottomans. This elegant and impressive fortress was built amongst Petru I and was fortified in 15th century by Ştefan the Great, giving orders that the fortress's walls to be raised with almost 6-7 metres and to build battlements and wide windows, through which fortress's defenders could watch and hit the enemies.

Entering in the city Târgul Neamţ it can be visited Memorial House of Ion Creangă from Humuleşti. Memorial house located on the street that has the same name with the great writer. The house was built in 1830 by Petre Ciubotariu, grandfather from mother side of the writer. For the moment, the house is closed for renovation until (approx.) the end of summer 2023. 

Neamţ Monastery is a monk orthodox monastery, located in village Vânători Neamţ. The monastery is certified in year 1407 but the roots are from 12th century. The monastery was built by Petru I Muşat(1375-1391), that built the first stone church, today vanished but on the same location existed a small wooden church, called White Church, built by monks a century before. The present church from monastery's precinct was founded by ruler Ştefan the Great at the end of 15th century.

The monastery is located on the valley of the stream Agapia and is surrounded everyway by high mountains and secular forests and on the bottom by orchard, flowers gardens that adorn nuns yards and houses creating a unique landscape. Agapia Monastery is adorned with painted saints made by Nicolae Grigorescu between years 1858-1861.