Iasi Travel Guide

  Iasi, Romania
by Jetgirly
 
  • Iasi, Romania
      Iasi, Romania
    by Jetgirly
  • Palace of Culture (Palatul Culturii), Iasi
      Palace of Culture (Palatul Culturii),...
    by Jetgirly
  • The Museum of Old Moldavian Literature
      The Museum of Old Moldavian Literature
    by Jetgirly
  • Looking Down into Iasi's Central Market
      Looking Down into Iasi's Central Market
    by Jetgirly
  • Royal Saint Nicholas Church, Iasi
      Royal Saint Nicholas Church, Iasi
    by Jetgirly
 

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Things to Do  

Get a Cheap "Eiffel" Thrill

Get a Cheap "Eiffel" Thrill, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Can't afford a trip to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower? The next best thing (at least in Iasi), is stopping by Grand Hotel Traian, which was also designed by the infamous Gustave Eiffel. Erected seven years before the Eiffel Tower, Grand Hotel Traian served as the headquarters... 

Visit Another Monastery

Visit Another Monastery, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  The Barboi Church (or Barboi Monastery) is another religious landmark in Iasi. The current church was built in 1841 and apparently a fantastically-painted interior. Again, I say "apparently" because it too was closed for restoration when I visited. While I was able to stroll... 

Stay Safe in a Fortified Monastery

Stay Safe in a Fortified Monastery, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Golia Monastery is surrounded by tall, thick walls. In fact, I almost couldn't be bothered to find the entrance! However, I walked around to Str Cuza Voda and found an entrance at a high belfry tower (which used to serve as a vantage point for city firefighters). The... 

Terrific (or Terrible?) Taxidermy!

Terrific (or Terrible?) Taxidermy!, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Iasi's Natural History Museum is a treasure-trove of taxidermied animals. And stop. There's not much more to say (check out the seriously creepy seal in the attached photo). Oh, I could add that there's also a big model of a dinosaur. While visiting only takes about an hour,... 

Revel in Romantic Literary Greatness

Revel in Romantic Literary Greatness, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  I think one of the coolest places in Iasi is Parc Piata Eminescu, which is a little park located beside Piata Mihai Eminescu. As I've previously noted, Iasi proudly celebrates its literary heritage. Parc Piata Eminescu is a reminder of that: a creative, picturesque park... 

Back to School

Back to School, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Universitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University) is the oldest university in Romania. It's alumni include Corneliu Codreanu, the founder of Romania's far-right fascist organization Iron Guard. The building's main hallway is known as the Hall of the Lost... 

Go Even Deeper in Romania's Literary History

Go Even Deeper in Romania's Literary History, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  I think it's pretty impressive that Iasi is home not only to the Museum of Old Moldavian Literature, but a second museum of literature as well- the Pogor House Literary Museum (also known as the Romanian Literature Museum). They like their books! Located in the restored home... 

Dodge Crumbling Statues

Dodge Crumbling Statues, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Occupying a small park behind the Student Culture House is Voievodes Statuary. "Voievode" used to mean "lord" or "prince" in the language of early Moldavia, and today the Voievodes Statuary is home to a number of statues depicting the most important figures of the area's... 

Celebrate Saint Nicholas

Celebrate Saint Nicholas, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Dedicated to Saint Nicholas, Royal Saint Nicholas Church in Iasi is a quaint little church and the oldest church in the city that continues to occupy its original site (though it has been rebuilt twice). The interior is tiny, cool and peaceful, and there are a handful of... 

Queue to Touch a Saint

Queue to Touch a Saint, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  I seriously had one of my most embarrassing moments ever at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iasi. The Metropolitan Cathedral is the largest Orthodox Church in Romania, and as I happened to be walking down B-dul Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfânt I passed it and noticed a lot... 

Explore a Subterranean Market

Explore a Subterranean Market, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Marked by its street-level glass dome, Iasi's Hala Centrala (Central Market) is actually located below ground. Descend into the market and you'll find a veritable smorgasbord of Romanian specialties, from interesting produce to artisan cheeses. It's a great place to poke... 

Read Some Old Moldavian Literature

Read Some Old Moldavian Literature, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Located beside the Palace of Culture, the tiny Museum of Old Moldavian Literature is house in one of Iasi's oldest buildings (Casa Dosoftei). The building originally served as the headquarters of the bishop's printing services (back in the 1600s) and today visitors can... 

Check Out These Museums... in 2012!

Check Out These Museums... in 2012!, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Closed for renovations at the time of my visit, the Palace of Culture is Iasi's most recognizable edifice. It is normally home to four museums that, together, make up the Moldova National Museum Complex (not to be confused with the country Moldova): the Art Museum, the... 

Hotels  

Unirea Hotel

 3 Reviews and 35 Opinions  I think my review of Hotel Unirea from TripAdvisor already appears on this site, so I'll keep it... 

Traian Hotel

 27 Opinions

Restaurants  

Casa Lavric: Worlds Best Frijoles Refritos - in Romania!

Casa Lavric: Worlds Best Frijoles Refritos - in Romania!, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  I lived in Mexico. It's surprising, then, that my notes about my dinner at Iasi's Casa Lavric say, "BEST FRIJOLES REFRITOS EVER!" It's true... the refried beans at Casa Lavric were much, much better than any refried beans I ever ate in Mexico. Just one of the many... 

Panoramic Restaurant: A Restaurant with a View

Panoramic Restaurant: A Restaurant with a View, Iasi

 Jetgirly Says:  Located on the top floor of Hotel Unirea, Panoramic Restaurant has fantastic views of the historic center of Iasi. I dined there on my first evening in Iasi, and was totally amazed by the great service. Truly, in seven weeks on the road Panoramic Restaurant stands out for... 

Shopping  

Moldova Mall.: A nice shopping mall in four floors.

Moldova Mall.: A nice shopping mall in four floors., Iasi

 Dizzyhead Says:  This shopping mall in Iasi has many kind of shops and you also find souvenirs if you are a tourist. So, it can be a nice time to visit this mall and then after a day here go down and eat at Pizza Hut in the bottom of the mall. You can buy all kind of things here. You decide... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Lady in red nightclub is rip-off
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ShowerFetishist 2 reviews

If you go to the nightclub 'Lady in Red', which is situated in the cellar of hotel Traian on Piata Unirii, beware. The girls will charge you for 'a bottle of champagne' in exchange for their services. They just need to change and then come to your hotel room, just 20 minutes... And then they never show up. Going back is useless, they won't open the door for you then. They claim it's only one girl (Kim, dark hair), but I doubt it.

Written Oct 22, 2006

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Off The Beaten Path  

Charming "Creanga" Memorial House

Charming "Creanga" Memorial House, Iasi

 igabrielle Says:  In the well known literary Ticau Neighboring area of Iasi, you can find this charming memorial house, were Ion Creanga, the famous children's novelist spent his last years of life.It is a typical house of 19 century, maintained in its original looks.Before you enter the... 

Odd trip to a monastery

Odd trip to a monastery, Iasi

 Dabs Says:  In one of the odder parts of our journey with our guide, we drove to this monastery on one of the back roads from the main road. We did not visit the interior of the monastery, instead we were taken up to an open balcony at the complex across from the monastery to visit with... 

Favorites  

Iasi University

Iasi University, Iasi

 kek4la Says:   Many historical buildings and parks are located on Copou Hill: Copou Park, the Botancial Garden and the University Campus.Seen in the image is the main building of the University, which was recently renovated, at least on the exterior. It sits on the main boulevard that... 

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