If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Iași, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked eight people living in Iași what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:
Living in Iași, Romania:
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Living in Iasi is quite an eclectic experience as it is not only the cultural capital of Romania but at the same time, a preferred destination for young students from around the world, that want to study medicine or engineering. The most prominent mark of the town is the Palace of Culture, a neo-gothic architectural wonder that was built before the 2nd World War and it is now the centerpiece of the main square. Also, one could indulge in the largest east-European botanical garden or in relax in the numerous parks and promenade streets in town. However, the city is busy and continuously developing, which means frequent traffic jams, higher than average rents, and difficult to find parking spaces. But overall Iasi is a city that never sleeps, with many interesting music and art festivals through the year and with a compelling cultural base that would delight people of all ages.
Iasi is in the historical region of Moldavia. The city has been the capital of the region for a couple of decades. Iasi is known for being built over seven hills and because of that is compared to Roma. There are numerous historical buildings all over the city. As for the economy, in Iasi there are a lot of international companies.
People moving to Iasi should know rent in the city center is very high. I suggest moving to a lower-class neighbourhood in the suburbs or in the countryside. People here are very welcoming and you will feel like home in a very short while. Depending on where you come from, there will be a difference in cultures.
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