Slănic Moldova casino, Art Nouveau casino in Slănic-Moldova, Romania.
Slănic Moldova Casino is a historic monument built between 1892 and 1894 in Art Nouveau style to plans by George Sterian and H. Rick, with a built area of 1,847 square metres. Since 1948 it has housed the House of Culture, with a performance hall, the town library and public service units; two terraces were added in 1960.
The casino was built between 1892 and 1894 by Italian craftsmen and workers from the Slănic Valley, following plans by the Iași architect George Sterian together with H. Rick, at the initiative of Nicolae Ghica-Budești, then ephor of the St. Spiridon Epitropy in Iași. In 1948 the building became a House of Culture, and in 1960 two terraces were added for a buffet, brasserie and guesthouse. It was restored in 1986–1989 and fully rehabilitated in 1994–1995; in 2025 it was relaunched as Casino Regal.
The building serves as a House of Culture where locals gather for theater, concerts, and community celebrations. You can see how the rooms still carry the marks of this role in daily cultural life.
The site sits near mineral springs and hiking trails in a spa town, making it a pleasant stop during a visit to the area. Regular opening hours allow visitors to explore the interior architecture and public spaces at a relaxed pace.
In 2025 the building was relaunched under the historic name Casino Regal. It carries the heritage code BC II-m-A-00901 in group A of Romania's historic monuments, and its built area is 1,847 square metres. Two terraces for a buffet, brasserie and guesthouse were added in 1960.
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