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Roman
The old market town where the Moldova meets the Siret, with a cathedral built under Petru Rareș and museums in old townhouses in the centre.
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What to see in Roman
Things to see, picked to fill a whole day.
116th-century cathedralCatedrala arhiepiscopală „Cuvioasa Parascheva”
The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Roman and Bacău, begun by Prince Petru Rareș in 1542 and finished in 1550, in a precinct with a bell tower, a bishop's palace and Bishop Veniamin Costachi's house.
Sudul centrului, în incinta Arhiepiscopiei, la circa 1 km de Piața Roman Vodă
2History museumMuzeul de Istorie Roman
The town's history museum, in two listed houses facing each other on Cuza Vodă Street, with the permanent exhibition in the Nevruzzi House.
Centru, pe Str. Cuza Vodă, la circa 400 m de Piața Roman Vodă
3Art museumMuzeul de Artă Roman
A museum of Romanian art in the Roiu House, a late 19th-century Neoclassical house, with works by artists connected to Roman.
Centru, pe Str. Mihai Eminescu, lângă Piața Roman Vodă
4Historic churchBiserica Precista Mare
The Church of the Dormition, on the site of Lady Ruxandra Lăpușneanu's 1569 foundation, rebuilt as a monastery church in the 18th century, with a bell tower from 1753.
Centru, pe Bulevardul Roman Mușat, la circa 700 m de Piața Roman Vodă
5Former Armenian churchFosta biserică armenească
A church built in 1609 by an Armenian named Agopsa and rebuilt between 1863 and 1868, with a clock tower; today it is an Orthodox church.
Centru, pe Str. Veronica Micle, la circa 350 m de Piața Roman Vodă
Where to eat in Roman
Meals worth the trip.
- 1Pub with grill
Irish Pub Roman by Cata & Diana BBQ
A pub on the pedestrian street serving burgers, grilled ribs and Irish beer on draught.
Centru, pe zona pietonală Ștefan cel Mare - 2Pastry shop
Cofetăria Anamir
A pastry shop on the town's main boulevard, with home-style cakes, gateaux and individual desserts.
Centru, pe Bulevardul Roman Mușat, lângă Hotel Roman - 3Hotel restaurant
Restaurant Portofino
A restaurant in the Hotel Roman building, open from breakfast to midnight, with an olive-tree terrace and a wine cellar.
Centru, în clădirea Hotelului Roman - 4Pizzeria
Pizzeria GialloRosso
A small pizzeria in the centre; on weekdays it has several kinds of pizza ready, so you can try more than one.
Centru, pe Str. Dobrogeanu Gherea, la circa 150 m de Piața Roman Vodă - 5Restaurant and pizzeria
Valentino Restaurant & Pizzerie
A restaurant and pizzeria serving pizza, fish, ribs, risotto and a set lunch menu.
Estul centrului, pe Str. Bogdan Dragoș, la circa 1 km de Piața Roman Vodă
Where to stay in Roman
Places to sleep well, picked for comfort and location.
- 1Hotel with restaurant and spa
Hotel Roman
A large hotel in the town centre, with a restaurant, a spa with fitness room, event halls and free parking.
Centru, pe Bulevardul Roman Mușat, la circa 600 m de Piața Roman Vodă - 2Hotel complex
Complex Hotelier Mariko Inn
A three-star complex at the northern entrance to town, with 50 rooms, several restaurants and a children's playground.
Nordul orașului, pe E85 (Str. Ștefan cel Mare), la circa 3,5 km de centru - 3Small hotel
Hotel Bliss
A small, quiet hotel on the northern road out of town, with renovated rooms, a terrace, a bar and guarded parking.
Nordul orașului, pe Str. Ștefan cel Mare (E85), la circa 2 km de centru - 4Serviced apartment
Apartament S46
A two-bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen in a central block of flats, next to the Done House (Casa Vornicului Done).
Centru, pe Str. Smirodava, la circa 300 m de Piața Roman Vodă - 5Guesthouse with restaurant
Hanul Mărioarei
A three-star guesthouse with a restaurant and event hall on the eastern edge of town, with a garden and terrace.
Estul orașului, pe Str. Bogdan Dragoș, la circa 3,5 km de centru
Frequently asked questions
What to see in Roman?
We recommend Catedrala arhiepiscopală „Cuvioasa Parascheva” (16th-century cathedral, Sudul centrului, în incinta Arhiepiscopiei, la circa 1 km de Piața Roman Vodă): It is the town's most important monument: a bishop's seat more than 600 years old and a church from the time of Petru Rareș, with 16th-century frescoes. Other picks: Muzeul de Istorie Roman, Muzeul de Artă Roman, Biserica Precista Mare and Fosta biserică armenească.
Where to eat in Roman?
We recommend Irish Pub Roman by Cata & Diana BBQ (pub with grill, Centru, pe zona pietonală Ștefan cel Mare): It scores 4.8 on Google from more than 1,000 reviews and sits right on the central pedestrian street. Other picks: Cofetăria Anamir, Restaurant Portofino, Pizzeria GialloRosso and Valentino Restaurant & Pizzerie.
Where to stay in Roman?
We recommend Hotel Roman (hotel with restaurant and spa, Centru, pe Bulevardul Roman Mușat, la circa 600 m de Piața Roman Vodă): It scores 9.2 on Booking from almost 1,400 reviews and 4.3 on Google from about 1,500, and the cathedral is a few minutes' walk away. Other picks: Complex Hotelier Mariko Inn, Hotel Bliss, Apartament S46 and Hanul Mărioarei.
How far is Roman from Piatra Neamț?
About 49 km by road from Piatra Neamț.
How do you choose the places?
For each category we pick at most five places and check them: they exist, they are open and they are worth the trip. We take no money to list a place.