Iași: Princely Palaces & Golden Age Guided Walking Tour｜Romania

Step back in time to the “Golden Age” of Moldavia on a curated 2-hour walking tour through the historic streets of Iași, a city that served for centuries as the princely capital of the region. This experience reveals how political power, aristocratic life, and elegant architecture shaped the former capital of Moldavia.

Begin at the Union Museum (Cuza Palace), the neoclassical residence of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, where the foundations of modern Romania were laid. From here, walk along the elegant Lăpușneanu Street, passing two iconic Belle Époque landmarks: the Braunstein Palace and the Neuschotz Palace, symbols of the city’s cosmopolitan transformation at the turn of the 20th century.

Continue through the historic center, and discover the aristocratic heritage of the Sturdza Palace and the magnificent Roznovanu Palace, once the setting for some of the most extravagant balls in Moldavian high society. Along the way, explore the cultural legacy of Casa Balș and visit the impressive religious and administrative complex surrounding the Metropolitan Palace and the nearby Roman Catholic Diocese of Iași.

Reach the highlight of the tour at the historic site of the Curtea Domnească, the medieval seat of power where Moldavian rulers governed for more than 400 years. Today, the area is dominated by the spectacular Neo-Gothic landmark of the Palace of Culture, one of Romania’s most iconic buildings.

Conclude your experience at the remarkable Casa Dosoftei, a rare 17th-century stone house that reflects the enduring cultural and historical spirit of Moldavia, located just steps from the former princely court.