Location
Located in the heart of Romania (now part of the EU), the city of Bacau is the county seat for Bacau County. It is approximately 4 hours from Bucharest by train or car. The geography of the county is varied and picturesque with the Eastern Carpathians and hilly regions washed by the Bistrita, Trotus, Siret, Tazlau, Casin and Slanic Rivers. Full of wonderful valleys and rich flora, it is an important tourist destination because of its diverse natural landscapes, historic monuments, art and significant historic architecture, especially houses.
The city is friendly, modern and inexpensive. Good restaurants, modern groceries, coffee shops and Internet cafes are all within a five-minute walk from the rehearsal hall and Institute hotel. For
those who can't survive without fast food, MacDonald's, Pizza Hut and KFC are slightly farther, about 10-15 minutes on foot.
Travel to Bacau is cheapest by flying directly to Bucharest and then by bus to Bacau. The Institute administrative staff reserves a private bus for Academy conductors.
Information on Romania
Link to a Bacau Photo Gallery
"The hospitality in Bacau was incredible."
- 2009 Institute critique
"The administration was great. I knew what to expect when I got there, and the hospitality has been great"
- 2009 Institute critique
"The hospitality of the orchestra management was impressive and endearing."
- 2008 Institute critique
Caremelite Monastery near Bacau
2009 Institute daytrip
