Iasi Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Iasi

The city of Iasi – second largest in Romania after the national capital Bucharest – is quite often, and deservedly so, referred to as the "cultural capital" of the country. Located in the vast eastern region of Moldova, around which Romania, as a unified kingdom, was formed in the mid 19th century, it was indeed once the capital of it. Renowned for its cultural heritage, Iasi is also home to the country's oldest university, and has long been regarded as the center of Romania's social and artistic life. Attesting to this claim are a number of local attractions featured in this guide. So, take a walk and discover Iasi as it is today!