Neamţ County
Neamţ County, located in the north-east of Romania, has geographically diversified landscapes with distinct flora and fauna that are in perfect harmony with the natural and spiritual essence of its communities. It is comparable to an excellent outdoor museum, with numerous gorgeous locations, historical landmarks, and important artistic legacy. On the area of Neamţ County there are three national parks and five lakes, the largest of which -Izvoru Muntelui Lake- having 35 km long and being dubbed "the sea between the mountains". The growth of human settlements in this region resulted in the formation of Europe's brightest ancient civilisation, to which the Precucuteni-Cucuteni-Tripolie Complex, formed between 4200 and 2600 BC and including precious exhibits, belongs.
There is no other county in Romania that has such a rich spiritual life as Neamţ County. Many prayers have been raised to heaven from our lovely region over the years. Villages in the Neamţ area are true hearths where religion has never gone away, scattered amid the vastness of the highlands or buried in the dense forests, in tranquil clearings and in lovely valleys. Another distinctive feature of Neamţ County is the Ceahlău Massif, which is known as the Holy Mountain of Romanians and is a gorgeous site steeped in mystery and mysticism. Ceahlău Massif holds its Dedication Day on August 6th, when Christians throughout the world commemorate the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, with stunning vistas along each of the eight defined routes.
Every year on August 6th, travelers may witness a world-famous phenomenon: the Shadow of the Pyramid. The phenomenon reaches its peak on August 6th at sunrise, when the shadow of Toaca Peak overlaps over the shadow of Piatra Ciobanului Peak, forming a natural hologram resembling a flawless pyramid that can be viewed for more than 80 minutes. Some researchers claim that one of the world's energy meridians runs through Toaca Peak (1904 m). Ceahlău Massif is therefore a tourist destination on par with Stonehenge or the Egyptian pyramids.
Location: Romania
