Suceava is a city of 125,000 people (2018) in Southern Bukovina. It is home to a medieval fortress, and is a good base for visiting the Painted Monasteries in Bukovina.
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During the late Middle Ages, from 1388 to 1564, the city was the third capital of the Principality of Moldavia. From 1775 and 1918, Suceava was controlled by the Habsburg Monarchy of Austria. In the wake of World War I, after 1918, along with the rest of Bukovina, Suceava became part of the then newly enlarged Kingdom of Romania. After the end of World War II, urbanization forced by the communist government increased its population about tenfold. Suceava was heavily industrialized and a significant series of historical buildings from its old city centre were demolished. As a result, the city itself is of limited touristic interest.
SC Transport Public Local SA is the local bus operator. The city buses travels on 7 lines: Line 2: Suceava Train Station – Burdujeni neighborhood – Shopping City Suceava – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Center – Stadium – Hospital – Metro Cash&Carry – Obcini neighborhood – George Enescu neighborhood – Marasesti St. – Center – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Burdujeni – Suceava Train Station Line 3: Suceava Train Station – Burdujeni neighborhood – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Center – Stadium – Hospital – Obcini – Scheia – George Enescu neighborhood – Center – Iulius Mall – Bazaar – Burdujeni – Suceava Train Station Line 4: Cinema Burdujeni – Burdujeni Market – Shopping City Suceava – Iulius Mall Suceava – Bazaar …
1 Suceava Fortress (Cetatea de Scaun a Sucevei). Tu-Su 10:00-22:00. Walking from Piata Unirii, take the park path to the right of the McDonald's and follow it up the stairs to a dirt road that runs through the village museum. When it ends, walk to the left along the paved road a few hundred metres. It was begun by Prince Peter I in the 14th century, and improved by Stefan the Great in the 15th century. It was never conquered in fighting by the attackers. It has been well restored and is worth visiting. Ask at the ticket office for a brochure with explanations in English. Guided tours are available.
Go visit the Painted Monasteries in the surroundings. For information about how to reach them or to join a planned trip, there are two English-speaking tourist information centers in the main square, Piata Unirii.
Chagall. It is a popular pub where you can eat traditional food or very good pizzas for a good price. There are 2 Chagalls in Suceava. One is in the center next to the main square (ask, everybody knows) and it's underground. The other is next to the University Stefan cel Mare, and it has a big popular terrace outside. (updated Jul 2023) McDonald's – Within walking distance from the center.
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In Jul, Suceava typically sees ~26°C daytime highs and 13 rainy days.
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