Cetatea Veche a Romanului, Medieval fortress in Roman, Romania.
The fortress stands on an elevated plateau along the left bank of Moldova River, featuring wooden palisades reinforced with earth walls and defensive trenches.
Built during the reign of Petru I Musat between 1375 and 1391, the fortress served as residence for Roman Voda who ruled Lower Moldavia as associate prince.
The fortress marks the location where the first known internal Moldavian document was issued on March 30, 1392, representing a milestone in regional documentation.
The archaeological site remains within the property of Roman Archdiocese, requiring prior arrangements for visits to explore the medieval defensive structures.
The defensive system included an uninterrupted chain of dugouts with reinforced exterior walls, allowing guards to maintain constant surveillance positions.
Location: Neamț County
Address: Str. Alexandru cel Bun 5, „Parcul Zoologic”, municipiul Roman
GPS coordinates: 46.93333,26.91667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:17
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