Piatra Neamt
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Piatra Neamț (ˈpjatra ˈne̯amt͡s), , ; (population: avg. 110,000) is the capital city of Neamţ County
, in the historical region of Moldavia
, eastern Romania
. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque
cities in Romania. It is also the capital of the Nord-Est (North-East) development region
, which consists of six Moldavian counties.
in Romanian
) was always part of the settlement's name throughout its history. Other names that the city has been called are: Piatra lui Crăciun (Christmas Rock, thus also corresponding to the Hungarian name of the city, "Karácson-Kő"); Târgu Piatra (Rock Fair, Rock Market) (in the middle ages
) or simply Piatra to which was added the county name Neamţ (Neamţ = German
), to distinguish it from towns in other counties of the same name.
Piatra Neamţ lies in the Bistriţa River
Valley, surrounded by mountains - Pietricica (590 m), Cozla (679 m), Cernegura (852 m), Bâtca Doamnei (462 m) and Cârloman (617 m), at an average height of 345 m (1,131.89 ft).
The city is located 350 km north of the capital city of Bucharest
, in the historical region of Moldavia
. The nearest airport is Bacău
, situated at 60 km south. Piatra Neamţ is linked by Romanian railway trunk number 509 to Bucharest and Iaşi
, and by DN15 national road to Bacău
(therefore DN2
to Bucharest), Iaşi, Suceava
, and Târgu Mureş (Transylvania
).
The city is informally divided in several districts (in Romanian: cartiere):
Of these, Ciritei, Doamna and Văleni are formally separate villages administered by the municipality. There are plans to build two new districts, the larger of which will be on the site of the former Reconstrucţia factory.
The area around Piatra Neamţ is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Romania. The oldest traces of human civilisation in the present territory date back to the higher Paleolithic
, about 100,000 years BCE. The Cucuteni culture
, whose development lasted approximately one thousand years (ca. 3600-2600 BCE) was attested in the territory of Neamţ county by a remarkable number of settlements (approx. 150), archaeological diggings unearthing important museum collections of Aeneolithic artifacts. Archaeologists have also discovered objects here dating back to the Neolithic Period and the Bronze Age
(about 1900-1700 BCE).
Excavations just outside the city revealed the ruins of a large Dacia
n city, Petrodava, mentioned by Greek geographer Ptolemy
in the 2nd century. The whole compound had its heyday between the first century BCE and the first century CE. Standing out is the citadel at Bîtca Doamnei which contains shrines resembling those identified in the Orăştiei Mountains
. As far as the existence of a local leader is concerned, historians tend to suggest the identification of the Kingdom of Dicomes in the very political centre at Petrodava. The complex of strongholds without peer in Moldavia and Wallachia
is evidence as to a powerful political and military centre both in Burebista
’s time and in the period that preceded the reign of Decebalus
. The settlement was documented in the 15th century as Piatra lui Craciun, or Camena, a market town
.
The first urban settlements, which emerged under Petru I Muşat (1375–1391), were Piatra lui Craciun, Roman
and Neamţ. The Neamţ citadel
, whose documentary attestation dates back to February 2, 1395, was also erected during the same consolidation period of the Moldovian pricipate east of the Carpathians. The Princely Court of Piatra Neamţ is mentioned for the first time in a document dated April 20, 1491, to have been founded between 1468 and 1475, under Stephen the Great
, the Princely Cathedral being built in 1497-1498, and the 20 m (65.62 ft) tall Bell Tower in 1499.
The city's main industrial park is situated 11 km south, in the Săvineşti
area. During the communist period, the Săvineşti platform was one of the most important chemical plants in Romania and the site of a research institute. Today, the industrial facility is part of the Italian group Radici
, and it operates at low capacity.
In the recent period, the most important Romanian commercial brands originating from Piatra Neamţ are Rifil (synthetic fibers manufacturer), Altex (Media Galaxy
) (TV, hi-fi, home appliances national dealer), :ro:KöberKöber(paints manufacturer), Amicii-Kubo Ice Cream (ice cream producer) and Dasimpex (mobile phones dealer).
There are 4 local TV stations (TV M, 1TV, TeleM, Actual TV ), 3 FM radio stations and several newspapers.
Piatra Neamţ is home to Teatrul Tineretului
(Youth's Theatre), G. T. Kirileanu library and many cultural events, including the International Theatre Festival in the springtime, the classical music event Vacanţe muzicale (musical holydays) in the summertime and more folkloric festivals all year round.
The "Petru Rareş" national college
, "Calistrat Hogaş" national college, National College of Computer Science as well as "Victor Brauner" Fine Arts College are some of the most prestigious education centres in the Neamt county.
Starting with January 2009, Piatra Neamt is the host of a short film festival called "Filmul de Piatra" (derived from the name of the city "Piatra" which means stone (rock) and translated as "Stone-film Festival"). The 1st edition took place in the building of Teatrul Tineretului and other locations between 7th and 11 January 2009. The festival has a national short film competition (all genres) and awards each category. The agenda also includes selections of international shorts, awarded in major festivals throughout the world. Other special programmes include live concerts, skiing and workshops.
FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is the local football (soccer) team; best performance : 4th round in UEFA Intertoto Cup
in 1999 after two matches versus Juventus Torino. Currently it plays in the first national league - Liga I
.
Former Fibrex Săvineşti, actually HCM Piatra Neamţ is the local men's handball
team, three times champions of Romania and two times winners of Handball Romania's Cup.
CV Unic Piatra Neamţ is the local women's volleyball
team.
Piatra Neamţ is the residence of Constantin "Ticu" Lăcătuşu, the first Romanian alpinist who reached the top of Mount Everest
.
The Piatra Neamţ Equestrian Stadium (Baza Hipică) is the host of several show jumping
and dressage
international competitions.
with:
Neamt County
Neamț is a county of Romania, in the historic region of Moldavia, with the county seat at Piatra Neamț. It has three communes, Bicaz-Chei, Bicazu Ardelean and Dămuc in Transylvania.-Demographics:...
, in the historical region of Moldavia
Moldavia
Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...
, eastern Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. Because of its privileged location in the Eastern Carpathian mountains, it is considered one of the most picturesque
Picturesque
Picturesque is an aesthetic ideal introduced into English cultural debate in 1782 by William Gilpin in Observations on the River Wye, and Several Parts of South Wales, etc. Relative Chiefly to Picturesque Beauty; made in the Summer of the Year 1770, a practical book which instructed England's...
cities in Romania. It is also the capital of the Nord-Est (North-East) development region
Nord-Est (development region)
Nord-Est or Nord-Est Moldova is a development region in Romania.-Counties:The Nord-Est region is made up of the following counties:*Bacău*Botoşani*Iaşi*Neamţ*Suceava*Vaslui-Economy:...
, which consists of six Moldavian counties.
Etymology
The piatra toponym (meaning rockRock (geology)
In geology, rock or stone is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids.The Earth's outer solid layer, the lithosphere, is made of rock. In general rocks are of three types, namely, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic...
in Romanian
Romanian language
Romanian Romanian Romanian (or Daco-Romanian; obsolete spellings Rumanian, Roumanian; self-designation: română, limba română ("the Romanian language") or românește (lit. "in Romanian") is a Romance language spoken by around 24 to 28 million people, primarily in Romania and Moldova...
) was always part of the settlement's name throughout its history. Other names that the city has been called are: Piatra lui Crăciun (Christmas Rock, thus also corresponding to the Hungarian name of the city, "Karácson-Kő"); Târgu Piatra (Rock Fair, Rock Market) (in the middle ages
Middle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
) or simply Piatra to which was added the county name Neamţ (Neamţ = German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
), to distinguish it from towns in other counties of the same name.
Geography and access
Bistriţa River (Siret)
Bistrița is a river in the Romanian region of Moldavia. Near Bacău it flows into the Siret River. It flows through the counties Suceava, Neamț and Bacău...
Valley, surrounded by mountains - Pietricica (590 m), Cozla (679 m), Cernegura (852 m), Bâtca Doamnei (462 m) and Cârloman (617 m), at an average height of 345 m (1,131.89 ft).
The city is located 350 km north of the capital city of Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, in the historical region of Moldavia
Moldavia
Moldavia is a geographic and historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester river...
. The nearest airport is Bacău
Bacau International Airport
-Terminated destinations:-Traffic statistics:George Enescu International handled 241,000 passengers in 2010, which represents a 23.4% increase over the previous year.-External links:*...
, situated at 60 km south. Piatra Neamţ is linked by Romanian railway trunk number 509 to Bucharest and Iaşi
Iasi
Iași is the second most populous city and a municipality in Romania. Located in the historical Moldavia region, Iași has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life...
, and by DN15 national road to Bacău
Bacau
Bacău is the main city in Bacău County, Romania. It covers a land surface of 43 km², and, as of January 1, 2009, has an estimated population of 177,087. The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistriţa River...
(therefore DN2
DN2
The Romanian national road DN2 links Bucharest with the historical region of Moldavia in north-east Romania. Recently upgraded, it is today one of the best-maintained roads in the country. Along the first from Bucharest to Săbăoani, near Roman the road has two lanes with one narrow emergency lane...
to Bucharest), Iaşi, Suceava
Suceava
Suceava is the Suceava County seat in Bukovina, Moldavia region, in north-eastern Romania. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1388 to 1565.-History:...
, and Târgu Mureş (Transylvania
Transylvania
Transylvania is a historical region in the central part of Romania. Bounded on the east and south by the Carpathian mountain range, historical Transylvania extended in the west to the Apuseni Mountains; however, the term sometimes encompasses not only Transylvania proper, but also the historical...
).
The city is informally divided in several districts (in Romanian: cartiere):
- 1 Mai
- Băcioaia
- Centru
- Ciritei
- Dărmăneşti
- Doamna
- Gara Veche
- Mărăţei
- Precista
- Sarata
- Speranţa
- Valea Viei
- Văleni
- Vânători
Of these, Ciritei, Doamna and Văleni are formally separate villages administered by the municipality. There are plans to build two new districts, the larger of which will be on the site of the former Reconstrucţia factory.
History
Paleolithic
The Paleolithic Age, Era or Period, is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone tools discovered , and covers roughly 99% of human technological prehistory...
, about 100,000 years BCE. The Cucuteni culture
Cucuteni culture
The Cucuteni-Trypillian culture, also known as Cucuteni culture , Trypillian culture or Tripolye culture , is a late Neolithic archaeological culture which flourished between ca...
, whose development lasted approximately one thousand years (ca. 3600-2600 BCE) was attested in the territory of Neamţ county by a remarkable number of settlements (approx. 150), archaeological diggings unearthing important museum collections of Aeneolithic artifacts. Archaeologists have also discovered objects here dating back to the Neolithic Period and the Bronze Age
Bronze Age
The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of some implements and weapons. Chronologically, it stands between the Stone Age and Iron Age...
(about 1900-1700 BCE).
Excavations just outside the city revealed the ruins of a large Dacia
Dacia
In ancient geography, especially in Roman sources, Dacia was the land inhabited by the Dacians or Getae as they were known by the Greeks—the branch of the Thracians north of the Haemus range...
n city, Petrodava, mentioned by Greek geographer Ptolemy
Ptolemy
Claudius Ptolemy , was a Roman citizen of Egypt who wrote in Greek. He was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet of a single epigram in the Greek Anthology. He lived in Egypt under Roman rule, and is believed to have been born in the town of Ptolemais Hermiou in the...
in the 2nd century. The whole compound had its heyday between the first century BCE and the first century CE. Standing out is the citadel at Bîtca Doamnei which contains shrines resembling those identified in the Orăştiei Mountains
Dacian Fortresses of the Orastie Mountains
Built in murus dacicus style, the six Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains, in Romania, were created in the 1st centuries BC and AD as protection against Roman conquest....
. As far as the existence of a local leader is concerned, historians tend to suggest the identification of the Kingdom of Dicomes in the very political centre at Petrodava. The complex of strongholds without peer in Moldavia and Wallachia
Wallachia
Wallachia or Walachia is a historical and geographical region of Romania. It is situated north of the Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians...
is evidence as to a powerful political and military centre both in Burebista
Burebista
Burebista was a king of the Getae and Dacians, who unified for the first time their tribes and ruled them between 82 BC and 44 BC. He led plunder and conquest raids across Central and Southeastern Europe, subjugating most of the neighbouring tribes...
’s time and in the period that preceded the reign of Decebalus
Decebalus
Decebalus or "The Brave" was a king of Dacia and is famous for fighting three wars and negotiating two interregnums of peace without being eliminated against the Roman Empire under two emperors...
. The settlement was documented in the 15th century as Piatra lui Craciun, or Camena, a market town
Market town
Market town or market right is a legal term, originating in the medieval period, for a European settlement that has the right to host markets, distinguishing it from a village and city...
.
The first urban settlements, which emerged under Petru I Muşat (1375–1391), were Piatra lui Craciun, Roman
Roman, Romania
Roman is a mid-sized city, having the title of municipality, located in the central part of Moldavia, a traditional region of Romania. It is located 46 km east of Piatra Neamţ, in the Neamţ County at the confluence of Siret and Moldova rivers....
and Neamţ. The Neamţ citadel
Neamt Citadel
Neamţ Citadel is a medieval fortress located in north-eastern part of Romania, near Târgu Neamţ, Neamţ County. It was built in 14th century Moldavia during Petru I of Moldavia's reign and expanded in the 15th century...
, whose documentary attestation dates back to February 2, 1395, was also erected during the same consolidation period of the Moldovian pricipate east of the Carpathians. The Princely Court of Piatra Neamţ is mentioned for the first time in a document dated April 20, 1491, to have been founded between 1468 and 1475, under Stephen the Great
Stephen III of Moldavia
Stephen III of Moldavia was Prince of Moldavia between 1457 and 1504 and the most prominent representative of the House of Mușat.During his reign, he strengthened Moldavia and maintained its independence against the ambitions of Hungary, Poland, and the...
, the Princely Cathedral being built in 1497-1498, and the 20 m (65.62 ft) tall Bell Tower in 1499.
Demographics
According to the last census, from 2002, there were 104,914 people living within the city of Piatra Neamţ, making it the 23rd largest city in Romania. The ethnic makeup is as follows:- RomaniansRomaniansThe Romanians are an ethnic group native to Romania, who speak Romanian; they are the majority inhabitants of Romania....
: 98.08% - Roma: 1.3%
- LipovansLipovansLipovans or Lippovans are the Old Believers, mostly of Russian ethnic origin, who settled in the Moldavian Principality, in Dobruja and Eastern Muntenia...
: 0.16% - Hungarians: 0.14%
- Other: 0.32%
Economy
The city's industries include a fertilizer plant, a pulp and paper mill, and several food-processing plants. In the city are also located an agricultural machinery plant (Mecanica Ceahlău), a pharmaceutical plant (Plantavorel) and two paper manufacturers.The city's main industrial park is situated 11 km south, in the Săvineşti
Savinesti
Săvineşti is a commune in Neamţ County, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Dumbrava-Deal and Săvineşti.The commune is situated at 8 km south of Piatra Neamţ on DN15 road and it is regarded as one of Piatra Neamţ's satellite towns. The Săvineşti Industrial Park is located there....
area. During the communist period, the Săvineşti platform was one of the most important chemical plants in Romania and the site of a research institute. Today, the industrial facility is part of the Italian group Radici
Radici
Radici is an album of Italian singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini. It was released in 1972 by EMI.- The album:Radici deals mainly with Guccini's rediscover of his youth, symbolized by the cover's picture, portraying his grandparents and family. The family's house in Pavana, on the Tuscan...
, and it operates at low capacity.
In the recent period, the most important Romanian commercial brands originating from Piatra Neamţ are Rifil (synthetic fibers manufacturer), Altex (Media Galaxy
Media Galaxy
Media Galaxy is a Romanian retail store chain selling consumer electronics. It opened in 2004 and is owned by the Romanian company Altex.-Stores:*Six in Bucharest*Two in Iaşi*Braşov*Cluj-Napoca*Constanţa*Satu Mare*Sibiu*Târgu Mureş*Oradea...
) (TV, hi-fi, home appliances national dealer), :ro:KöberKöber(paints manufacturer), Amicii-Kubo Ice Cream (ice cream producer) and Dasimpex (mobile phones dealer).
There are 4 local TV stations (TV M, 1TV, TeleM, Actual TV ), 3 FM radio stations and several newspapers.
Culture and education
Teatrul Tineretului
Teatrul Tineretului is a cultural institution and a landmark of the city of Piatra Neamţ, Romania. It is one of the most well-known theaters in Romania since many important Romanian actors began their career here. For over 50 years, Teatrul Tineretului has been a major cultural institution in...
(Youth's Theatre), G. T. Kirileanu library and many cultural events, including the International Theatre Festival in the springtime, the classical music event Vacanţe muzicale (musical holydays) in the summertime and more folkloric festivals all year round.
The "Petru Rareş" national college
Petru Rares National College (Piatra Neamt)
The Petru Rareș National College is the oldest high school in Piatra Neamț, Romania....
, "Calistrat Hogaş" national college, National College of Computer Science as well as "Victor Brauner" Fine Arts College are some of the most prestigious education centres in the Neamt county.
Starting with January 2009, Piatra Neamt is the host of a short film festival called "Filmul de Piatra" (derived from the name of the city "Piatra" which means stone (rock) and translated as "Stone-film Festival"). The 1st edition took place in the building of Teatrul Tineretului and other locations between 7th and 11 January 2009. The festival has a national short film competition (all genres) and awards each category. The agenda also includes selections of international shorts, awarded in major festivals throughout the world. Other special programmes include live concerts, skiing and workshops.
Attractions
The city's main attractions are the natural beauty of the area (the mountains and the lakes), the historical buildings, the museums and the festivals. Today, there are several programs in progress with the goal of transforming Piatra Neamţ into an important touristic destination in Romania (the construction of the cable car and the wintersports facilities).Landmarks
- Stephen's tower, built in 1499, during Ştefan cel Mare's reign
- St John The Baptist church (1497–1498)
- The Princely Court
- The History & Archaeology MuseumArchaeology Museum Piatra Neamt-External links:* * *...
(host of the CucuteniCucuteni cultureThe Cucuteni-Trypillian culture, also known as Cucuteni culture , Trypillian culture or Tripolye culture , is a late Neolithic archaeological culture which flourished between ca...
exhibition, the largest Aeneolithic artifacts collection in southeastern Europe) - The Fine Arts Museum
- The Natural Sciences Museum
- The "Calistrat Hogaş" Memorial Museum
- The "Schimbarea la Faţă" Wooden Church in Văleni
- The Bistriţa Monastery, founded in the early 15th century, is 8 km (5 mi) west of the city
- The Wooden Synagogue
Parks
- Central Park
- Cozla Park (including the Zoo and Cozla ski run)
- Ştrandul Tineretului (including the Equestrian Stadium)
Sports
FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is the local football (soccer) team; best performance : 4th round in UEFA Intertoto Cup
UEFA Intertoto Cup
The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
in 1999 after two matches versus Juventus Torino. Currently it plays in the first national league - Liga I
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
.
Former Fibrex Săvineşti, actually HCM Piatra Neamţ is the local men's handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
team, three times champions of Romania and two times winners of Handball Romania's Cup.
CV Unic Piatra Neamţ is the local women's volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
team.
Piatra Neamţ is the residence of Constantin "Ticu" Lăcătuşu, the first Romanian alpinist who reached the top of Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
.
The Piatra Neamţ Equestrian Stadium (Baza Hipică) is the host of several show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
and dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
international competitions.
Notable natives and residents
- Victor BraunerVictor BraunerVictor Brauner was a Romanian Jewish painter of surrealistic images.-Early life:He was born in Piatra Neamţ, the son of a timber manufacturer who subsequently settled in Vienna with his family for a few years. It is there that young Victor attended elementary school...
, painter - Anda-Louise BogzaAnda-Louise BogzaAnda-Louise Bogzais a celebrated Romanian opera soprano. In 1994 she won both the First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Vienna International Singing Competition...
, soprano singer - Lascăr VorelLascar VorelLascăr Vorel was a Romanian Post-Impressionist painter whose style was linked to Expressionism.-Biography:...
, painter - Iulia Hălăucescu, painter
- Simona Vasiliu Chintila, painter
- Anton Vorel, herbalistHerbalistAn herbalist is:#A person whose life is dedicated to the economic or medicinal uses of plants.#One skilled in the harvesting and collection of medicinal plants ....
, pharmacist - Calistrat Hogaş, writer
- Constantin LăcătuşuConstantin LacatusuConstantin “Ticu” Lăcătuşu is a Romanian mountain climber, geologist and camera operator. He is the first Romanian to reach the summit of Everest , Broad Peak and Cho Oyu.- Biography :...
, mountain climber (first Romanian ascent on Mount EverestMount EverestMount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point...
) - Bogdan ŢăruşBogdan TarusGabriel Bogdan Ţăruş was a Romanian athlete who competed in long jump. According to the IAAF, he jumped an exceptional 7.53 at the age of twelve . He has, however, not had much success in World Championships or Olympic Games. His personal best is 8.29 metres, achieved in 1996...
, athlete - Luminiţa Dinu-Huţupan, handball player
- Gheorghe TadiciGheorghe TadiciGheorghe Tadici is a Romanian handball coach who is currently coaching the Romanian handball club, HC Zalău.-Coaching:...
, famous handball coach - Vasile Trăistariu, painter
- Cristian Greţcu, humorist
- Emil CalmanoviciEmil CalmanoviciEmil Calmanovici was a Romanian engineer, businessman, and communist militant. Known for the financial support he gave to the Romanian Communist Party during the late 1930s and early 1940s, he became a political prisoner of the Communist regime after being implicated in the show trial of his...
, industrialist and communist activist - Mihaela Rădulescu, TV host
- Dan Ostahie, general manager of Altex Romania
- Jan TausingerJan TausingerJan Tausinger was a Romania-born ethnic Czech violist, conductor and composer.-Biography:...
- Robin Smith Ståhl, dramaturge
- Adam Sträng, history professor
Twin towns - sister cities
Piatra Neamţ is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with:
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Astronomical Dedication
In honor of this city an asteroid has been dedicated to the city of Piatra Neamt, by Alfredo Caronia, an Italian amateur astronomer, living in Piatra Neamt, co-discoverer of the asteroid.External links
- Piatra Neamţ city seen at 360 degree
- Piatra Neamţ news
- Piatra Neamţ on Wikitravel
- Pictures from the city
- http://piatraneamt.webs.com/