Piatra Neamț
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Piatra Neamț | |
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15th-century Stephen's Tower (the city symbol) in the medieval town square Princely Court Assembly St. John Church Ceahlău Hotel The CFR railway station | |
Coat of arms | |
Coordinates: 46°55′39″N 26°22′15″E / 46.92750°N 26.37083°E | |
Country | Romania |
County | Neamț |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2024) | Andrei Carabelea[1] (PNL) |
Area | 77.4 km2 (29.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
Population (2021-12-01)[2] | 79,679 |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3) |
Postal code | 610004–610292 |
Vehicle reg. | NT |
Website | www |
Piatra Neamț (Romanian:
Etymology
The
Geography and access
Piatra Neamț lies in the
The city is located 350 kilometres (217 miles) north of
The city is informally divided in several districts (in Romanian: cartiere):
- 1 Mai
- Băcioaia
- Centru
- Ciritei
- Dărmănești
- Doamna
- Gara Veche
- Mărăței
- Precista
- Sarata
- Speranța
- Valea Viei
- Văleni
- Vânători
Of these, Ciritei, Doamna, and Văleni are formally separate villages administered by the municipality. There are plans to build two new districts, the larger of which will be on the site of the former Reconstrucția factory.
History
The area around Piatra Neamț is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Romania. The oldest traces of human civilisation in the present territory date back to the higher
Excavations just outside the city revealed the ruins of a large
The first urban settlements, which emerged under
In 2020, ten people were killed in a hospital fire.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1859 | 11,805 | — |
1899 | 17,384 | +47.3% |
1912 | 18,965 | +9.1% |
1930 | 29,827 | +57.3% |
1948 | 26,303 | −11.8% |
1956 | 32,648 | +24.1% |
1966 | 45,852 | +40.4% |
1977 | 77,812 | +69.7% |
1992 | 123,360 | +58.5% |
2002 | 104,914 | −15.0% |
2011 | 85,055 | −18.9% |
2021 | 77,393 | −9.0% |
Source: Census data |
According to the 2011 census data, Piatra Neamț has a population of 85,055,[3] a decrease from the figure recorded at the 2002 census, making it the 24th largest city in Romania. The 2002 census recorded 104,914 people living within the city of Piatra Neamț.[4] The ethnic makeup was as follows:
- Romanians: 98.08%
- Roma: 1.3%
- Lipovans: 0.16%
- Hungarians: 0.14%
- Other: 0.32%
Economy
The city's industries include a fertilizer plant, a pulp and paper mill, and several food-processing plants. In the city are also located an agricultural machinery plant (Mecanica Ceahlău), a pharmaceutical plant (Plantavorel) and two paper manufacturers.
The city's main industrial park is situated 11 km (7 mi) south, in the Săvinești area. During the communist period, the Săvinești platform was one of the most important chemical plants in Romania and the site of a research institute. Today, the industrial facility is part of the Italian company Radici Group, and it operates at low capacity.
In recent times, the most important Romanian commercial brands originating from Piatra Neamț are Rifil (synthetic fibers manufacturer), Altex (Media Galaxy) (TV, hi-fi, home appliances national dealer), Köber (paints manufacturer), Amicii-Kubo Ice Cream[5] (ice cream producer) and Dasimpex (mobile phones dealer).
There are 4 local TV stations (TV M, 1TV, TeleM, Actual TV), 3 FM radio stations, and several newspapers, including online newspapers such as CityNeamț and Ziar Piatra Neamț.
Transport
Public transport
Public transport in Piatra Neamț is managed mainly by S.C. Troleibuzul SA. Until 2019, the company operated both trolleybuses and motorbuses. Although the company's name still includes a reference to trolleybuses, the last trolleybus service was discontinued in September 2019,[6] the trolleybuses were put up for sale in March 2020,[7] and removal of the overhead trolley wires began in June 2020.[8] The trolleybus system had opened in 1995.[8] The company now operates only motorbuses.
- There are seven urban bus lines between the city's districts and the suburban communes of Dumbrava Roșie and Săvinești.
- There are 18 bus lines which connect the suburbs with the city centre.
- More private companies operate minibuses (of types Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Iveco Daily, and Ford Transit).
Taxi transport
Several local companies operate taxi services inside the city.
Rail
The Piatra Neamț railway station is the main train station which serves Piatra Neamț. From there arrive and depart daily, 8 Regio trains on the route Piatra Neamț — Bacău and return, 4 Regio trains on the route Bicaz - Bacau and return, an Inter Regio train Piatra Neamț - Bucharest North (attachment to a train Suceava - Bucharest North in Bacău) and a train Regio Express Bicaz — Bucharest North (attached to a train Suceava - Bucharest North in Bacău).
Road
Piatra Neamț is a road junction where DN15 intersects with DN15C and DN15D. Also, the city is served by three bus stations, where intercity bus services between the city and other major Romanian cities start and terminate.
Culture and education
Piatra Neamț is home to Teatrul Tineretului (Youth's Theatre), the G. T. Kirileanu Library, and many cultural events, including the International Theatre Festival in the springtime, the classical music event Vacanțe muzicale (musical holidays) in the summertime and more folkloric festivals all year round.
The Petru Rareș National College, "Calistrat Hogaș" national college, National College of Computer Science as well as "Victor Brauner" Fine Arts College are some of the most prestigious education centres in the Neamt county.
Starting with January 2009, Piatra Neamț is the host of a short film festival called "Filmul de Piatra" (derived from the name of the city "Piatra" which means stone (rock) and translated as "Stone-film Festival"). The 1st edition took place in the building of Teatrul Tineretului and other locations between 7th and 11 January 2009. The festival has a national short film competition (all genres) and awards each category. The agenda also includes selections of international shorts, awarded in major festivals throughout the world. Other special programmes include live concerts, skiing and workshops.
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Youth's Theatre
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Art museum
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Central Post
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"Victor Brauner" Fine Arts College
Attractions
The city's main attractions are the natural environment of the area (the mountains and the lakes), the historical buildings, the museums, and the festivals. There are several projects in progress with the goal of transforming Piatra Neamț into a tourist destination in Romania; those projects include construction of a cable car and winter sports facilities. As of March 2022 there is a cable car service running from the railway station to the top of Cozla mountain. [9]
Landmarks
- Stephen the Great's reign
- The Princely Court
- Cucuteniexhibition, the largest Aeneolithic artifacts collection in southeastern Europe)
- The Fine Arts Museum
- The Natural Sciences Museum
- The "Calistrat Hogaș" Memorial Museum
- The "Schimbarea la Față" Wooden Church in Văleni
- The Bistrița Monastery, founded in the early 15th century, is 8 km (5 mi) west of the city
- The Wooden Synagogue
Parks
- Central Park
- Cozla Park (including the Zoo and Cozla ski run)
- Ștrandul Tineretului (including the Equestrian Stadium)
Sports
Former Fibrex Săvinești, actually HCM Piatra Neamț is the local men's
Piatra Neamț is the residence of Constantin "Ticu" Lăcătușu, the first Romanian
The Piatra Neamț Equestrian Stadium (Baza Hipică) is the host of several show jumping and dressage international competitions.
Club | League | Sport | Venue | Established | Capacity |
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FC Ceahlăul Piatra Neamț
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Liga III | Football | Stadionul Ceahlăul
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1919 | 18,000 |
VC Unic Piatra Neamț | Divizia A
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Volleyball | Polyvalent Hall | 1964 | 4,000 |
Natives
- Marcel Adams (1920–2020), real estate investor
- Gershon Benjamin (1899–1985), painter
- Coca Bloos (born 1946), actress
- Anda-Louise Bogza (born 1965), soprano singer
- Harry Brauner (1908–1988), ethnomusicologist
- Victor Brauner (1903–1966), painter
- Emil Calmanovici (1896–1956), industrialist and communist activist
- Ramona Cheorleu (born 1982), television presenter and model
- Alexandru Dabija (born 1955), stage director and actor
- Sergiu Dan (1903–1976), novelist and journalist
- Luminița Dinu-Huțupan (born 1971), handball player
- Dan Graur (born 1953), evolutionary biologist
- Carola Grindea (1914–2009), pianist and teacher
- Jacques Hérold (1910–1987), painter
- Constantin Lăcătușu (born 1961), mountain climber (first Romanian ascent on Mount Everest)
- Gheorghe Manoliu (1888–1980), general
- Alexandru Maxim (born 1990), football player
- Mihaela Rădulescu (born 1969), TV host
- Andrei Rohețki (born 1985), football player
- Teodora Sava (born 2001), singer and actress
- Leon Sculy Logothetides (1853–1912), surgeon and politician
- Henric Streitman (1873–1950), journalist and politician
- Gheorghe Tadici, handball coach
- Bogdan Țăruș, athlete
- Daniel Tătaru, mathematician
- Jan Tausinger, violist, conductor, and composer
- Mihai Trăistariu, singer and songwriter
- V. A. Urechia, historian and writer
- Laura Vasiliu, actress
- Lascăr Vorel, painter
- A. L. Zissu, writer and journalist
Twin towns – sister cities
Piatra Neamț is
In popular culture
Astronomical dedication
In 1998 an asteroid was named after Piatra Neamț by Alfredo Caronia, an Italian amateur astronomer and co-discoverer of the asteroid, who lives in the city.[12][13]
Gallery
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Stephen's Tower and the Princely Court Assembly
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St. Ioan Church from royal court complex
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Ceahlău Hotel
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Cable car
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General view from cable car
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Bâtca Doamnei Lake
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Aerial view
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The city and the Bistrița River
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Mount Pietricica & TV tower
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The CFR railway station
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Dochia monastery
References
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- ^ "Populaţia rezidentă după grupa de vârstă, pe județe și municipii, orașe, comune, la 1 decembrie 2021" (XLS). National Institute of Statistics.
- ^ "2011 Census" (PDF) (in Romanian). INSSE. February 2, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
- ^ "Ethno-demographic Structure of Romania". The Ethnocultural Diversity Resource Center. Retrieved January 2, 2011.
- ^ PRONET. "Inghetata AMICII :: inghetata, ice, ice-cream, tort, torturi, ciocolata, concurs". Kubo.ro. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
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- ^ "Troleele scoase la vânzare- interes major în lumea samsarilor de fier vechi" [Trolleys put up for sale – major interest in the world of scrap metal dealers]. Mesagerul Neamț (in Romanian). 9 March 2020. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- ^ ISSN 0266-7452.
- ^ "Projects underway in 2007" (PDF) (in Romanian). Primariapn.ro. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ^ "Orașe Înfrățite" (in Romanian). Piatra Neamț. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Piatra Neamţ - Twin Towns". © 2007-2008 piatra-neamt.net. Archived from the original on 2009-11-16. Retrieved 2009-09-27.
- ^ Alan Chamberlin. "JPL Small-Body Database Browser". Ssd.jpl.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ^ "Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (100001)-(105000)". Minorplanetcenter.net. Retrieved 2012-10-08.