Neamt Fortress

The mighty fortress dates back to the end of the 14th century. It was built on a rock at an altitude of 480 m above sea level and 80 m above the water level of the Neamt river, which ensured its strategic defensive position. Only its ruins have survived to modern times. During the tour you can see, among others defensive walls, spacious rooms, a mint, kitchens and an old chapel.

The fortress has the shape of a quadrilateral with uneven sides. It is 37-38 m wide and 47-49 m long. The surrounding walls are nearly 3 meters thick. Initially, they rose to a height of 12-15 m, but during the fortification of the building by Stefan the Great, they were raised by another 6 m. Additionally, the fortress was protected by four bastions.

The fortress was part of the system of fortifications built in Moldova to defend the country against the Ottoman invasions. It was destroyed in 1718 by order of Prince Mihai Racoviță.