Iasi The Romanian City of Culture
Jan 17, 2016
IasiThe Romanian City of Culture
What is there to be seen in Iasi?
• The “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University
• The Botanical Garden• The Copou Park• Eminescu’s Lime Tree
The Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Of Iasi
it is the oldest higher education institute in Romania the first modern university in the country, dating back the 1860’s it was founded in the presence of King Alexandru Ioan Cuza consists in a variety of 15 faculties, from those dedicated to
sciences to others that study politics, theology and philosophy
Architecturally, the University represents a combination between baroque and classical styles.
The Hall of Echoing Footsteps
Situated at the entrance of the UniversitySituated at the entrance of the University
Palace, The Hall of Echoing Footsteps is a wellPalace, The Hall of Echoing Footsteps is a well
known Romanian modern art exhibition. Theknown Romanian modern art exhibition. The
paintings reflect the history and the present ofpaintings reflect the history and the present of
Romanians.Romanians.
The “Anastasia Fatu” Botanical Garden
the first botanical garden in Romania founded by Doctor Anastasia Fatu in 1856 divided in 10 sections and 2 science laboratories well known for its fourth section, The Romanian Flora
and Vegetation
Special Arrangement for Earth Day
The Butterfly-Special Flower Arrangement
The Copou Park
the oldest park in Iasi, dating from the first part of the 19th century
first named “The Green Bridge”, it was renamed later as “Copou”, from its location, Copou Hill
well known for The Lion Obelisk, Eminescu’s Lime Tree, The “Junimea” Alley
The Copou Park
The Lion Obelisk
The “Junimea” Alley
Eminescu’s Lime Tree
situated in The Copou Park, Eminescu’s Lime Tree has over 500 years
its name is given from the great Romanian poet, Mihai Eminescu, who used to rest and write poems under its shadow
in the past, it represented the place where people could meet and talk to the great poet, when he stayed in Iasi
Iasi-The Romanian City of Culture
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