Iasi is considered to be the cultural capital of Romania. Located in the north-east of the country, Iasi is the fourth most populous city and boasts the oldest Romanian university. To this day, Iasi is one of Romania’s research and educational centres.

Iasi is home to many cultural offerings like the Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre, the Theatre Museum, Moldova State Philharmonic Orchestra and many other museums, memorial houses, and art galleries.