Botoșani

Botoșani County sits in the northern Moldavia region of Romania, near the borders with Ukraine and Moldova. Its seat, Botoșani city, is best known as the birthplace of national poet Mihai Eminescu (born 1850) along with other notable Romanian figures such as historian Nicolae Iorga and naturalist Grigore Antipa. Just outside the city, the village of Ipotești holds the Eminescu memorial house, the family church, and the lake associated with the poet's work.

May through October brings the mildest weather for touring the county's towns and countryside; winters are cold.

Local buses and minibuses connect the main towns within the county. For rural areas, a car is recommended.

• Botosani
• Dorohoi
• Saveni
• Darabani
• Bucecea
• Flamanzi
• Stefanesti

The county shares Moldavia's traditional Romanian table: sarmale (cabbage rolls), mămăligă (polenta), and grilled meats, alongside local țuică (plum brandy).

1. Visit the Mihai Eminescu memorial house and family church at Ipotești, near Botoșani city.
2. Explore Botoșani city's connections to major Romanian cultural figures, including Eminescu, Nicolae Iorga, and Grigore Antipa.