Botoșani

Botosani ( botoʃan ʲ? / I, Botoschan German ) is a town in northeastern Romania, located in the same county Botosani. The city is surrounded by the Eastern Carpathians, Moldova and Ukraine. In 2003, the population was 115 344.

Economy

A major employer in the city is among other things the furniture manufacturer north tour. The city has a specialized hospital for Rheumatology.

Arts and Culture

• Museum of Ethnography
• Birthplace of Nicolae Iorga
• Birthplace of Ştefan Luchian
• Art Gallery " Luchian "
• Puppet Theatre " Vasilache "
• State Philharmonic Botosani
• Folk music ensemble " Rapsozii Botoşanilor "

Twinning

Botosani is twinned with

• Canada Laval, Canada (since October 16, 2007 )
• Caraman Turkey, Turkey ( since March 14, 2012)

Attractions

Coined the city center is a pedestrian zone with fountains. It is striking that there are relatively few shops, but many bars.

• Armenian - Gregorian Church Holy Trinity
• Casa Sofian, Casa Silion, Hotel Rares
• Great Synagogue
• Historic Centre / Centrul Istoric
• District History Museum ( Muzeul Judetean de Istorie )
• Lippovaner Church of the Assumption
• Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist
• Romanian Orthodox Church Uspenia
• Theatre Mihai Eminescu

Sons and daughters of the town

• Valeriu Bordeanu ( b. 1977 ), football player
• Ovidiu Cernăuţeanu ( b. 1974 ), Norwegian - Romanian singer and composer
• Georgeta Damian (born 1976 ), Olympic gold medalist in rowing
• Grigore Alexandru Ghica (1803/1807-1857), Moldavian prince
• Hârtopeanu Petre (1913-2001), painter
• Mihai Mălaimare (* 1950), actor and politician
• Mime Misu (1888-1953), Film Director
• Isidore Isou (1925-2007), poet and filmmaker lettristischer