Iasi (also known as Jassy or Iassy) is one of the oldest cities in Romania. This settlement is situated in the Moldavian Plateau and its seven hills. The area is famous for its fertile soil along the Jijia River. When describing this region back in the past, people often used the name “Small Rome”. Modern Iasi is a symbol of a responsible settlement that successfully develops without getting rid of its architectural landmarks and maintains its antique atmosphere. Besides interesting landmarks, this city has magnificent nature with scenic views. Wine connoisseurs praise Romanian wine for its unusual taste and strong flavor. Archaeological excavations in the neighborhoods of Iasi proved that the Thracian and Sarmatian tribes lived in this region. During the Roman Empire period, the Romans traded with the Dacians. The building of a royal palace started in this settlement in the 14th century. Until that period, there was an Armenian church in Iasi. It was the first shrine in the area. The first mentions of Iasi date back to 1408. Prince Alexandru IV Lăpușneanu moved the Moldavian capital to Iasi at the end of the 16th century. This made the city the religious center of the country. Many famous historians and chroniclers lived and worked in Iasi for decades starting from the beginning of the 17th century. Such famous personalities as Grigore Ureche, Miron Costin, and Ion Neculce wrote their works here. Iasi is also famous as the place where Russia and Turkey signed a
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