Suceava, Romania

Suceava is a city in northeastern Romania, in the historical region of Moldavia. It was the capital of the lands of Stephen the Great, an important figure in Romanian history, who expanded the citadel to be strong enough to hold off an attack by Ottoman sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. The city covers two types of geographical areas: the hills and the meadows of the Suceava River valley. Suceava is an excellent starting point for trips to the many historical, cultural and natural attractions in the Bucovina region, including the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina.

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Suceava has some noteworthy attractions, such as the Saint George’s Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Bucovina Ethnographic Museum, with its valuable folk costumes collection and traditional items exhibits, and Suceava’s main tourist site, the remains of the Princely Court. Other sights in Suceava include the Bucovina Village Museum, dedicated to the woodcraft, ethnography, history and folk art of the region, and the Bucovina History Museum, which displays medieval armors, coins, weaponry, tools and ancient documents. Suceava is also the gateway to visiting the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. The Moldavian prince Stephen the Great built a church every time he defeated an enemy army.

Suceava is easily accessible from the main Romanian cities by road or by railway. The city is also served by the Stephen the Great International Airport, and provides daily bus service from/to other cities in Romania.

Several bus and trolleybus routes connect Suceava's main areas and the tourist attractions. There is also the option to rent a car using services offered by EuroCars.

Due to the economic boom of the recent years and the increasing number of tourists, Suceava has developed many accommodation offers, such as hotels and hostels, or by renting short and long term apartments.

Finding the appropiate dining place in Suceava isn't difficult. A great number of restaurants and bars are available, with many of them serving traditional Romanian specialties. There are also fast foods available, as well as country specific restaurants.

Suceava has several shopping centres available throughout the city, and there are also available plenty of places to buys souvenirs, the most common met being related to Romanian folk.

Apart from the ocasional events that take place in Suceava, there is always a theatre or a cinema to go to for entertainment, as well as art exhibitions. The nightlife in Suceava has a lot to offer on its own. Suceava has something for everyone, like bars and clubs, discos, or even casinos.