Iași

Museums & galleries

Palace of Culture

This building served as an administrative and judicial seat until 1955, when it was converted into a museum; it now houses four museums under the National Museum Complex of Moldavia. A range of exhibitions and cultural events add to the appeal.

Temples & religious sites

Trei Ierarhi Monastery

This 17th-century monastery in Iași, Romania, is a designated Romanian historic monument and appears on the UNESCO World Heritage tentative list. Given its rich history, it's well worth exploring at a leisurely pace.

Temples & religious sites

Metropolitan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Iași is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral and the largest historic Orthodox building in the country. Its interior and exterior, in late Italian Renaissance style with Baroque ornamentation, are well worth seeing.

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady Queen of Iași Cathedral

This Roman Catholic cathedral in Iași, in northeastern Romania, serves as the seat of the Diocese of Iași. Its compact architecture offers visitors a quiet atmosphere to explore.

Temples & religious sites

Golia Monastery

A fortified Romanian Orthodox monastery in Iași. Recognized for its historical value, it has been designated a cultural heritage site and received the European Heritage Award in 2012.

Temples & religious sites

Cetățuia Monastery

This Romanian Orthodox monastery in Iași is listed as a national historic monument. Its peaceful setting makes it a good place to explore Orthodox architecture and history.

Temples & religious sites

Galata Monastery

This Orthodox convent sits atop Galata Hill west of Iași, founded by a Moldavian voivode in the late 16th century. Its crenellated walls and bell tower give it a fortress-like look that's visible from around the city.

Parks & gardens

Copou Park

Laid out in 1834, this is Iași's oldest park and one of the first public gardens in Romania. It's worth visiting for the 13.5-meter Lions' Obelisk at its center.