Fun facts about Iasi
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The Hungarian name of the city, Jászvásár, literally means 'Jassic Market'.
Iasi
Romania
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
From the “Etymology and names” section
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Iași was the capital of Moldavia from 1564 until 1859.
Iasi
Romania
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
From the “History” section
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Iași is believed to be built on seven hills, similar to Rome.
Iasi
Romania
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
From the “Geography” section
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The Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre, opened in 1840, is the first National Theatre in Romania.
Iasi
Romania
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
From the “Culture” section
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Eminescu's Linden Tree in Copou Park is a 500-year-old silver linden where Mihai Eminescu reportedly wrote some of his best works.
Iasi
Romania
Iași, also sometimes referred to historically as Jassy, is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life.
From the “Cityscape” section
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