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Things to see in Piatra Neamț (Romania): 10 places and when to go
Piatra Neamț is a city in Romania with around 103,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Museums and art (3), Nature (3). The best known are Archaeology Museum Piatra Neamț, Art Museum in Piatra Neamț and Nativity of St. John the Baptist Church, Piatra Neamț. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 46.94, 26.383
- Population
- About 103,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- IAS Iaşi, 98 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cabana Izvorul Muntelui, at 797 m.
What to see in Piatra Neamț
The places in and around Piatra Neamț, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Archaeology Museum Piatra NeamțArchaeology Museum in Romania1.7 km
- Art Museum in Piatra NeamțHeritage site in Neamț County, Romania1.4 km
- Nativity of St. John the Baptist Church, Piatra NeamțChurch building in Romania1.3 km
- Dealul Vulpii-Botoaia nature reserveProtected area3.5 km
- Ethnography museum in Piatra NeamțHeritage site in Neamț County, Romania1.4 km
- Pângărați MonasteryHeritage site in Neamț County, Romania15 km
- Rezervația forestieră DobreniProtected area6.0 km
- Rezervația forestieră PângărațiProtected area16 km
- Princely court belfry in Piatra NeamțHeritage site in Neamț County, Romania1.3 km
- Cabana Izvorul MunteluiMountains · Hiking30 km
When to go to Piatra Neamț
The best time to visit Piatra Neamț is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. In May, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Piatra Neamț
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS, Iaşi), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mănăstirea Neamț5 places38 km
- Bacău5 places57 km
- Gheorgheni16 places59 km
- Csíkdelne21 places74 km
- Suceava11 places78 km
- Plăieșii de Jos7 places83 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Piatra Neamț?
The best known: Archaeology Museum Piatra Neamț, Art Museum in Piatra Neamț, Nativity of St. John the Baptist Church, Piatra Neamț, Dealul Vulpii-Botoaia nature reserve, Ethnography museum in Piatra Neamț. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Piatra Neamț?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Piatra Neamț?
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 98 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Piatra Neamț as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- History328 places for history in Romania, from Danube Delta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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