Telegondola Piatra Neamț

4.5(8,907 reviews)Piața Gării 7, 610005 Piatra Neamț, România

The Piatra Neamț gondola lift is one of the few installations of its kind set right inside a Romanian city and a spectacular way to admire Piatra Neamț from above. Starting from the centre, the cabins rise above the rooftops to Cozla Mountain, over a considerable height difference, offering ever wider views of the city, the Bistrița river and the surrounding mountains. At the top are a leisure park, walking trails, a ski slope used in winter and viewpoints, turning the ride into a small excursion in itself.

It is an attraction suited to all ages and a starting point for longer hikes in the nearby massifs. The view is superb especially in autumn, when the forests change colour, and in the evening, when the city lights up. Check the operating schedule, which depends on season and weather, and choose a clear day for the best panorama.

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Telegondola Piatra Neamț is located at Piața Gării 7, 610005 Piatra Neamț, România, in Piatra Neamț.

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Nearby you'll find Mănăstirea Sihăstria, Mănăstirea Sihla, Munții Ceahlău - Vârful Toaca.

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