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Neamț Citadel Museum, Humulești, Târgu Neamț
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Fortress

Neamț Citadel Museum

Muzeul Cetatea Neamț

Humulești, Târgu Neamț

The fortress on Timuș rock, built by Petru I in the late 14th century and strengthened by Stephen the Great, held out against Sultan Mehmed II's siege in 1476. Today 21 restored rooms are open to visitors.

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Opening hours
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00 (April–September), 09:00–17:00 (October–March)
Admission
6–24 lei
Access
Not wheelchair accessible

At a glance

The fortress on Timuș rock, built by Petru I in the late 14th century and strengthened by Stephen the Great, held out against Sultan Mehmed II's siege in 1476. Today 21 restored rooms are open to visitors.

The story of the place

Built under Petru I (1375–1391) and first recorded on 2 February 1395, the fortress stands at about 480 metres on the Pleșu ridge above Târgu Neamț.

Stephen the Great added the outer court with four bastions and the bridge carried on 11 stone piers. In July 1476 it withstood the siege led by Mehmed II, conqueror of Constantinople.

After restoration in 2007–2008 the museum opened on 4 July 2009, with rooms including the Council and Judgement Hall, the Secret Chamber, the Armoury, St Nicholas Chapel and the Mint.

History

  1. The fortress is built under Petru I, at about 480 metres on the Pleșu ridge.

  2. First documentary record of the fortress.

  3. The fortress withstands the siege led by Mehmed II, conqueror of Constantinople.

  4. Restoration of the fortress.

  5. The museum opens to the public.

What to see

  1. Stephen the Great's bridge on 11 stone piers
  2. The Armoury and the Mint
  3. Views over the Neamț Depression

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Events at this place

  1. Neamț Citadel Days

    Place: Neamț Citadel Museum

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