Iasi Map, Romania

Iasi History

During World War I, Iasi became the temporary capital of the country, as the German occupation forced the King and the government to retreat. In the Second World War, Iasi was to face even more dramatic events: approximately 2000 Jews were killed in the summer of 1941, in what is known as the Iasi Pogrom. read more

Iasi Travel Guide

Iasi is located in a hilly region, covered by woods and vineyards. The city itself spreads over seven hills and is crossed by the little river Bahlui. The climate in this part of Romania can be characterized as continental: hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. read more

Iasi Sightseeing

Casa Pogor was the headquarters of ‘Junimea’ Literary Society, an association where the most prominent intellectuals of the 19th century were formed. The Romantic poet Mihai Eminescu, considered by most the greatest Romanian poet of all times, left Iasi many reminiscences of his passage like ‘Teiul lui Eminescu’ (Eminescu’s lime-tree), Mihai Eminescu Museum or ‘Plopii fara sot’. Other Iasi sights that are... read more

Iasi Nightlife

There’s much to say about Romanian cuisine: although you can find most traditional dishes in other countries and under different names, foreigners never seem to have enough of the delicious ‘mititei’, ‘slanina’, ‘mamaliga’, ‘ciorba radauteana’, ‘ciorba de burta’ or ‘sarmale’. The Moldavian wines, especially the ‘Cotnari’ brand, are also worth of a try. You can try any of the delicious... read more