Bacău is located in the historical region of Moldavia, in Bacău County, Romania, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, along the Bistrița River, serving as the capital of Bacău County. The city is the fifteenth largest city in Romania and a major urban center in Bacău County.

Bacău is home to several important universities and colleges in Romania. Moreover, it is the birthplace of renowned poets George Bacovia and Vasile Alecsandri. The local history museum houses significant historical artifacts from the Dacian period to the present, each item silently narrating a distant past. The city is also home to the Victor Anestin Observatory, providing convenience for observing the magnificent night sky. Around Christmas time, Bacău hosts the Moldavian Winter Traditional Festival, attracting folk artists from various regions of the country to experience the rich traditional culture.

Bacău

Reasons to visit: Capital of Bacău County, Romania

Continent: Europe

Country: Romania

County: Bacău County

City: Bacău