Category: Points of Interests

Repere Via Bacovia: locuri și obiective de vizitat

Chapel of Saints Constantine and Helen

Location: village Buchila, commune Nicolae Balcescu, county Bacău
Geographical coordinates: 46.456477, 26.865037
Google maps:here
Access:
1. Access can be made on foot, from Buchila or from Valea Seacă
3. By bike

Maps:
1. Via Bacovia – Big Map
2. Route – Southern Chapels

Description:
The Chapel of Saints Emperors Constantine and Helen is built on the hill in the locality of Buchila. From here you can reach the Ciciola Chapel (about 4Km) following forest roads. From here you can also reach the chapel “Ascension of Jesus to Heaven”.

The chapel was founded in 1888.

Grotto of St Virgin Mary

Location: Luizi Călugăra commune, Bacău county
Geographical coordinates: 46°31’47.5″N 26°49’48.9″E
Google maps: here
Access:
1. Access can be made on foot either from Hotel Măgura Verde or from the commune of Luizi Călugăra at the end of the village on Pârăului Street.
2. On foot or by bicycle, following the Via Bacovia trails.
Description:
The Grotto of St. Virgin Mary was consecrated on 15 August 2006 in memory of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. On the way from the church to the grotto there are 14 crosses representing the 14 stations of the Way of the Holy Cross. The Grotto is celebrated on 15 August.

Below is a video clip by Gabriel Horvat,

Lake Bacau 2 – Bacău Delta

Location: Bacău, Bacău county
Geographical coordinates: 46.575152, 26.925182
Google maps:here
Access:
1. Access is on foot, there are several access points
3. By bike
Description:
To be completed.

Lake Racaciuni

Location: county Bacău
Geographical coordinates: 446°22’16.5″N 27°00’13.9″E (46.371317, 27.003901)
Google maps:here
Access:
1. Access can be made on foot from the villages around the lake
2. By car
3. By bicycle

Situated only a few kilometres from the city of Bacău, Lake Răcăciuni is currently a category IV nature reserve (birdlife reserve), as a result of Government Decision No 2151 of 30 November 2004. The protected area extends over the administrative territories of several municipalities (Cleja, Gioseni, Horgești, Faraoani, Pâncești and Răcăciuni) and covers an area of about 2000 hectares.

The lake was formed following the commissioning of the Răcăciuni hydropower plant in 1984. It has a length of about 13 kilometres and is the third largest lake in terms of water volume in the county, after the lakes of Valea Uzului and Berești, and represents the largest protected lake area in Bacău County.

Beyond the figures: the lake has a marvellous view and is a good place to spend leisure time. Also near the lake, passing on the left bank between Râcâtâu and Dieneț, are the ruins of the Dacian fortress of Tamasidava, which is considered the SECOND Dacian fortress in terms of importance and size!

Cloister of Transfiguration

From Poiana Ciresului

In a place full of peace and tranquillity, on the hills between Racăciuni (village Dumbrăveni) and Helegiu (village Deleni) is the hermitage of the Transfiguration, in a place called Poiana Cireșului.

The hermitage was founded by the hieromonk Pahomie Pîrjol (1928-2006), whose tomb is located on the hermitage grounds, Initially the church was built of wood and it gave way over time, A few years ago the construction of a new church began, the work was rather difficult due to lack of funds and labour.

The monastery’s feast day is on 6 August, the Transfiguration.

The access roads, both from Deleni and Dumbraveni, are quite uneven, in wet or rainy weather being practically impassable, at least with low-guard cars. The access from Dumbraveni is particularly picturesque, the road winding through meadows, meadows, forests with tall trees or shady forests. From Deleni we climbed many years ago, we no longer know the state of the road.

The place is particularly quiet. Pilgrims can stay overnight but places are limited and it’s best to call ahead to enquire about availability.

Zarifopol Mansion

Location: village Cârligi, commune Filipești, county Bacău
Geographical coordinates: 46°46’01.8″N 26°50’17.0″E (46.767167, 26.838056)
Google maps: here
Access:
1. The access can be done by car, going on the DJ159 or on the DC8, you enter on the Strada Conacului on an unpaved road and in about 300metres you reach the manor house
2. By train: get off at the Galbeni (Filipești) railway station and from here on foot, on the DC8, walk about 4.5KM.

3. From Bacău or on the way, by public transport by car. Check here availability!
Description:

The Zarifopol mansion was built in 1850 by the Moldavian nobleman Ștefan Catargiu, who committed suicide in 1866 on 2 September.

The mansion is declared a historical monument, with code 04B0061/ (BC-II-m-A-00808).

After the death of the first owner, the manor passed into the possession of the Greek Zarifopol family.

The manor is quite well preserved, it preserves elements of architectural value: interior staircases, firieres, columns, terraces.

For a period of time the building housed the school named after the writer Dinu Zarifopol (1921 – 2002), who was born in this area.

The ghost that haunts the building is said to be that of Iorgu Zafiropol, who hanged …

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Church of St Dumitru-Rachitisu

Location: village Răchitișu, commune Strugari, Bacău county
Geographical coordinates: 46°32’56.1″N 26°46’38.4″E (46.548917, 26.777333)
Google maps: here
Access:
1. Access by car
2. By bike.

Description:

St Dumitru’s Church in Răchitișu is situated on the edge of the village, on the hill, in a beautiful landscape on the border between forest, pastures and houses. A place full of peace and tranquillity. It is dedicated to St. Dimitrie, the Fovent of Myrrh.

The church was built in 1890 with the help of the parishioners, the builder is unknown.

The church is built of thatch, in the shape of a ship, in the authentic, simple Moldavian style. The interior and exterior is plastered and painted, without paintings.

It was repaired in 1895, 1924, 1949, 1964, 1964, 1983.

Photo/video gallery:

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Traseu Măgura-Răchitișu-Sohodol

Rock of the Three Crosses – The Nutasca Cinerites – Ruseni

Location: Dealul Pătul, Sat Somusca, Comuna Cleja, Bacău county
Geographical coordinates: 46.400139, 26.898500
Google maps: here
Access:
1. Access can be made on foot, from Somusca

2. MTB bike, difficult climb.
Description:
Cinerites of Nutasca – Ruseni is a geological protected natural area of national interest. It includes sedimentary pyroclastic sedimentary deposits of cemented volcanic ash, andesitic cinerites and large fragments of andesitic andesitic, intercalated in the sediments. Their origin is controversial, and there are speculations and theories that they are the result of extra-Carpathian volcanic manifestations.

On the hill of Pătul, on top of these sediments is the place called Stânca la Trei Cruci. The road from the village to here follows the Way of the Holy Cross. The view is beautiful, opening onto the villages to the north and the surrounding hills.