Bacău is a city in eastern Romania in the region of Moldavia and had a population of 136,087 as of 2021. The municipality of Bacău covers an area of 43 km² and is at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistrița River. Also, the Ghimeș Pass links the city to the region of Transylvania, making for a possible stopover on the way through.
Bacău is the seat of the county of the same name and is located on the Bistrița river, from where part of the local consumption is covered thanks to the hydroelectric plant located on it. An advantage in visiting this city is the fact that it has an international airport that provides regular flights to various national and European destinations. Another advantage of Bacău is its positioning in close proximity to the subcarpathian fault line. It is on flat or gently sloping terraces with an east and south-east exposure in stabilized ponds, having good drainage and a rich water table. The nearby meadows and terraces are used for the cultivation of fruit trees, vines and cereals.
There are 2 basic ways of getting around the city: by car or by public transport, which comprises mostly of buses. The linear structure of the city makes it virtually impossible to get lost, and the local transport fast and reliable. A normal one-way ticket will cost you around 3 lei. The main bus lines are: 3, 17, 18 and 22, of which only the 22 has a different route: from the south entrance in the city (from Bucharest) where all the hypermarkets are towards Arena Mall. The rest have the same starting point, but go towards the train station, following various yet close routes. The city's main roads are in excellent state, but there is a noticeable lack of parking spaces.
1 Bacovia Theater. One of the few remaining historical buildings in Bacau (1929). (updated Feb 2025) 2 The Bacău Prefecture. Opened in 1890. (updated Feb 2025) 3 Precista Church. Opened in 1491. (updated Feb 2025) 4 George Bacovia Memorial House, Str. George Bacovia nr. 13, ☏ +40 234 514324. M-F 08:00-16:00; Sa Su closed. The memorial house of the famous Symbolist poet George Bacovia. The collection is comprised of about 400 hundred objects like manuscripts, original editions of his poem volumes, photographies, furniture. 5 Iulian Antonescu Museum, Str. 9 Mai, nr. 7, ☏ +40 234 512444. Tu-Su 09:00-17:00. 6 Natural Sciences Museum. (updated Jul 2023) 7 V. Anestin Astronomical Complex.
Whether you want to take a walk around 1 Bacău Lake or through 2 Cancicov Park, or visit the Ruins of the Royal Court. You can enjoy all of this without a regret.
Of course you can't leave here without trying the delicious traditional food and red wine from the area.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Aug, Bacau typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 3 rainy days.
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