Suceava, County capital in northeastern Romania
This county capital sits on a terrace above a river at roughly 325 meters elevation, surrounded by gentle hills. The settlement spreads from the river plain up to forested slopes and connects older quarters with newer residential areas.
From 1388 to 1564 the settlement served as the seat of government for the Principality of Moldavia and became a meeting point for traders from Poland, Hungary and the East. After the capital moved to Iași it lost political weight but remained an important commercial center.
The name of this settlement comes from the Slavic word for river and reflects the mixing of different peoples in the region. In the streets of the old quarter you hear Romanian alongside Ukrainian and German words, an echo of Bukovinian tradition.
An international airport northwest of town offers direct connections to European cities, while electric buses link neighborhoods throughout. Most sights lie within walking distance of the old quarter and can be reached on foot.
An old fortress on a hill at the western edge shows ramparts and casemates from the 14th century that visitors can walk through today. During restoration work a hidden chamber beneath the main tower was uncovered containing medieval coins.
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