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Bacau is the main city in Bacau County, Romania. With a population of 133,460, it is the 15th largest city in Romania. The city is situated in the historical region of Moldavia, at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, and on the Bistrita River. The Ghimes Pass links Bacau to Transylvania. The famous gymnast Nadia Comaneci, the founder of the Dada/Dadaism movement Tristan Tzara, and the king Stephen III of Moldavia (Stephen the Great) were born in Bacau County. Also, the composer/violinist/pianist Georges Enesco lived in Bacau County. George Bacovia (poet), Vasile Alecsandri (poet, playwright, and politician), Solomon Marcus (mathematician), and Doina Melinte (athlete) are other Romanian personalities who were born in Bacau city. The local time in Bacau is GMT+2.
How to reach Bacau
- “George Enescu” International Airport Bacau (BCM)
- Iasi Airport (IAS): http://www.aeroport.ro/index.php/en/plecari
- “Henri Coanda” Airport Bucharest (Otopeni) (OTP): http://www.bucharestairports.ro/otp/index.php?lang=en
- “Aurel Vlaicu” International Airport Bucharest (Baneasa) (BBU): http://www.bucharestairports.ro/baneasa/index.php?lang=en
- “Transilvania” Airport Tirgu Mures (TGM): http://www.targumuresairport.ro/
Trains schedule: http://www.infofer.ro
Buses’ schedule: http://www.autogari.ro
The official website for travel and tourism:
http://www.romaniatourism.com/
Visa information
Please see the ROMANIA Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website.