Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Muzeul de Arta; 0233-216 808; Piaţa Libertăţii 1; adult/child 5/2 lei; 8am-6pm
Tue-Sun)
This museum exhibits Romanian classic and modern art, including landscapes
and still lifes, plus abstract art, modern cityscapes, and sculptures and tapestries. The
building houses a small
Ethnographic Museum
.
St John's Church
(Biserica Sfântu Ioan; Piaţa Libertăţii)
Opposite the Art Museum, towering over the
square, the lovely, but sombre St John's Church (1498) has a 10m-high bell tower.
CHURCH
Museum of History and Archaeology
(Muzeul de Istorie şi Arheologie; 0233-226 471; Str Ştefan cel Mare 3; adult/child 4/2
lei; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
Well-executed displays on the Cucutenians, a neolithic cul-
ture with advanced pottery skills that lived in the area between 5500 BC and 2750 BC. A
book on the Cucuteni, partly in English, is available (30 lei).
MUSEUM
History Museum
( 0233-218 108; Str Mihai Eminescu 10; adult/child 5/2 lei; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun)
This museum documents local history from the Stone Age through the Moldavian princes
and more recent developments.
MUSEUM
Bal Shem Tov Wooden Synagogue
( 0233-223 815; Str Dr Dimitrie Ernici; tours per person 5 lei; by appointment)
Just north of the Princely Court, this 1766 synagogue was built over the foundations of a
1490 predecessor. The tiny interior is decorated with Jewish artefacts, restored frescoes
and paintings. If closed, walk 20m down the alley and around the corner to Str Petru
Rareş 7 and inquire within. Alternatively, your hotel can phone the local Jewish commu-
nity's leadership for you.
SYNAGOGUE
Natural History Museum
MUSEUM
