County · Moldavia
Bacău County
Seat: Bacău
In the eastern Carpathians, Bacău county blends the forests of the Nemira Mountains with the broad valleys of the Trotuș and Siret rivers. This is a land of healing waters: at Slănic-Moldova, a spa resort renowned since the 19th century, the mineral springs earned the name Pearl of Moldavia for their curative virtues. The Trotuș valley, dotted with villages and monasteries, opens the way to the mountains and to carefully guarded traditions.
Bacău, the county seat set on the Bistrița river, is the region's economic and cultural heart. A county of springs, forests and old-world calm.
Cities & places in Bacău
Not to miss in Bacău
ParkParcul Central Slănic-Moldova
The Central Park of Slănic-Moldova is the green heart of one of the oldest spa resorts in Moldavia, developed from the nineteenth century around the mineral springs discovered in the valley of the Slănic River. Laid out in the style of a spa park, with shaded avenues, pavilions, and promenade areas, it was designed for the quiet walks of guests who came for treatment. Around it and along the valley stand the pump rooms with springs, where one can taste the mineral waters famous for their effects on digestive and other ailments, waters that brought the resort renown as far back as the Belle Époque. The forested mountain scenery, clean air, and microclimate make this a place of rest. Visitors can combine a stroll through the park with hikes on the trails of the surrounding mountains. It is advisable to check locally the schedule of the pump rooms and treatment facilities.
NatureCascada Slănic-Moldova
The Slănic-Moldova Waterfall is a natural attraction near the well-known spa resort in Bacău county, set in a forested mountain landscape typical of the Eastern Carpathians. The water tumbles over rock ledges, forming a picturesque cascade surrounded by lush vegetation that offers an oasis of coolness and calm, especially on warm summer days. The waterfall can be reached on marked hiking trails that start from the resort and cross the forest, giving visitors the chance to enjoy the clean air and mountain scenery along the way. Slănic-Moldova is renowned for its mineral springs, used for over a century in spa treatments, and the walk to the waterfall perfectly complements a relaxing visit to the resort. The area is rich in the flora and fauna typical of the Nemira mountains, drawing nature lovers. It is an ideal destination for those seeking a combination of outdoor activity, beautiful scenery and the tranquillity of a resort with tradition.
LandmarkCazinoul Slănic-Moldova
The Casino of Slănic-Moldova is one of the architectural symbols of this spa resort in Bacău county, set in a forested valley of the Eastern Carpathians and renowned since the nineteenth century for its mineral water springs. Built in the eclectic style characteristic of the period, the casino evokes the atmosphere of the European resorts of old, when Slănic-Moldova was frequented by the aristocracy and bourgeoisie of the day and its waters were compared to those of celebrated foreign spas. The elegant facades, the decoration and the distinguished massing of the building recall the golden age of spa cures. Around the casino spreads the resort park, with shaded avenues, captured springs and period buildings forming a listed ensemble. The clean air, the surrounding forests and the tradition of mineral water treatments make Slănic-Moldova a pleasant destination for rest and strolls, and the casino remains the central landmark of the promenade.