Iaşi (pronounced yash) has an energy and depth of character that would be instantly giddying if one had the power to see through concrete. Those without this endowment will need a few days to pinpoint the numerous joys of Romania’s second largest city. Iaşi’s past as Moldavia’s capital since 1565 has resulted in a city dotted with fabulous buildings, important monasteries, parks and unpretentious cultural treasures. As one of Romania’s largest university towns, its population seemingly doubles during the academic year when students from around the country flood the streets with a liveliness that defies their position in one of Romania’s poorest provinces. The youthful, cosmopolitan atmosphere, fuelled partly by thousands of foreign students, is quickly extinguishing the lingering socialist ways and blasé attitude of the town’s service industry. Moreover, it’s the perfect staging area for travellers heading into Moldova, 20km away.
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I like this city much. It is full of museums, historical places, churches, parks. Those who are traveling in the eastern part of Romania and who plans to come to Moldova, go trough Iasi. You will not regret.