Location: Iasi
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What to do and see in Iasi, Northeast Romania: The Best Free Things to do
The large city of Iasi has been a cultural and political hub since the 15th century. Everything orbits the Golden Plateau, bookended by the Palace of Culture and Union Square, and packed to the brim with churches and palaces galore. Iasi has significant Jewish history. The first Yiddish-language newspaper was published here, and the 17th-century Great Synagogue is the oldest surviving synagogue in Romania.
Restaurants in Iasi
1. Iasi Tourist Info Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
The Touristic Information Center Iasi - Informs the tourists, for free, about the touristic objectives, the possibilities for the spare time, the excursions that can be made in and from the zone accommodation in Iasi, restaurants, discos and pubs, the addresses and the visiting programs of the museums and of the memorial houses the cultural events taking place at Iasi.
2. Sotarie
3. Oddity
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 742vladl - Iasi, Romania
It’s not only the best cocktail bar in Iasi, but probably one of the nicest places of its kind in the country. The guys at the bar are so skillful and friendly that they’ll just prepare any drink you wish for. But try first their own cocktail menu, it’s full of surprises.
4. Manastirea Sfinkii Trei Ierarhi
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4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By ioanac881 - Bucharest, Romania
The architecture is amazing, the place is central and has an amazing history. I believe it is a must see in Iasi.
5. Catedrala Mitropolitana „Sfanta Cuvioasa Parascheva”
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By TERRAvelista - London, United Kingdom
After visiting the Palace with the mall, St Nicholas church and Dosoftei house, then another church, we decided to make a stop here. The Cathedral is very big and housed on well maintained grounds and there were lots of people on the Thursday we visited it. Inside you can relax in the cool interior and pay your respects or simply watch the groups queuing to their patron saint laid here for everyone to see. People are very nice and friendly and greatful even for helping them with the many steps.
6. Golia Monastery
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
The tower of Golia is 30 m height. The visitors who want to have a panorama view of the city have to climb 130 stairs. The tower is one of the city's symbols.
Reviewed By LacriU - West Palm Beach, United States
must read the history of the monastery and must go to the tower - the best city views. The guide was excellent.
7. Palas Iasi
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
The Palas Iaşi urban project represents the largest real estate investment outside Bucharest, in an amount exceeding 265 million Euros. Located in the center of Iasi, Palas covers a total built area of approximately 280,000 sqm and includes: • Palas Mall and Palas Shopping Street – more than 62,000 sqm, approximately 260 stores, a food court with 1,300 seats, cafes, restaurants featuring international specific cuisines, an Auchan City hypermarket, play grounds for kids and teens, various entertainment options, restaurants, cafes, pastry shops • United Business Center – 6 A-class office buildings, 70,000 leasable sqm • A 4 stars hotel – the International Hotel, 169 rooms • Congress Hall – 5 events halls • The largest underground parking lot in Romania – about 2,500 spaces • Park and green areas covering more than 50,000 sqm (lake, seasonal skating rink, open air amphitheater, Venetian carousel for children, artesian fountains, music pavilion, etc.)
Reviewed By andreea30b - Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania
It has opened since I was in college and I am returning with love there. You can go shopping, sit on the green grass or just walk around. Perfect for weekends :)
8. Saint Nicholas Church
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By wondereyes - Bucharest, Romania
This little church touched my heart. This time, in visit for 2 days in Iasi what ever I was doing, when ever my steps brought me near this church, i had the feeling that i have to see it. Finaly, Saturday morning, before leaving we went in the morning . at begining the church was closed at 9:00 am, but fortunately while we were circleing it on the outside to look at the beautiful paintings, a lady came and opened it. The church is as beautiful on the inside as on the outside, paintings are very clear. we had a feeling of pace inside. the icons were so beautiful. This is the oldest church in Iasi and even if restored during the monarchy, it makes you think of its founder - one of the greatest kings in Moldova - Stefan cel Mare. Outside paintings are different from what i saw in other churches - never seen before paited philosophers. I still debate if is first position in Iasi churches or should I put it on second place after Trei Ierarhi.
