Archaeological research shows that Suceava was populated starting from the Palaeolithic period. In the 2nd and 3rd centuries the territory was inhabited by the free Dacians and the archaeological diggings show that the type of houses back then had roman influence.
In the middle ages, the town was populated by Romanians, but also Germans, Hungarians, Armenians, the latter having the right to choose their own ruler.
In the 14th century in the yar 1388, Suceava is mentioned as the capital of
Moldavia. While Petru I (1395-1391) ruled, the fortress of Suceava had become the main fortress of
Moldavia and this quality remained during the reign of Aron Voda (1592-1595), Stefan Razvan (1595) and Movilesti. During Alexandru Lapusneanu’s ruling, the royal residence was moved to
Iasi.
Near the town there are two fortresses: an older one, at Scheia, and a newer one which can still be seen today. Suceava has developed between these two fortresses. The royal residence has had an important role in the political life of
Moldavia for three centuries.
Suceava knew a booming period during the ruling of Stefan cel Mare (1437-1504) who consolidated the royal residence, built new buildings and got involved in its economic and cultural life.
In 1476, the Muslim ruler Mohamed II tried to conquer the fortress but he could not defeat the Moldavians.
In 1497 fora period of 21 days, the Polack’s guns hit the walls of the fortress but Suceava was never conquered by gun power.
In 1775, due to its neutral attitude during the conflict between
Turkey and
Russia (1768-1774),
Austria received a part of the Moldavian territory (
Bucovina) which also included Suceava. For almost a century, this territory was under Hapsburg ruling and called
Bucovina.
Bucovina was divided into two lands: Suceava and Cernauti. In 1868, Suceava became county capital.
After WW2, Suceava meets a booming economic and social period under the communist regime due to the fast industrialization. Thus, many new neighbourhoods and buildings of public utility were constructed.
Bucovina’s business card is its tourism because on a small surface there 94 churches and monasteries, of which 7 are listed as UNESCO patrimony, 92 creation centres, 14 museums and 4 memorial houses. Here you will find summer and winter sports facilities, as well for fishing and hunting.
As the county capital, Suceava is an excellent starting point for all these destinations.
Tourist attractions:
Seat Fortress was documentary mentioned for the first timeon 10 February 1388, was built during the reign of Petru I Musat (1375 - 1391)
The remains of Scheia fortress today there are only ruins of a shoulder in the Western part of the former fortress.
The Royal Inn
The Church of young prince founded in 1643 by the ruler Vasile Lupu, being the chapel of the royal court.
The Church of the resurrection founded in 1551 by the wife of Petru Rares ruler, Mrs. Elena
TheCountyMuseum
The Museum of folk art, built at the end of the 16th century which hosts ethnographic and folk art collections.
The “Mirauti” medieval architecture monument,
The monument of medieval architecture Monastery Saint Ioan
The monument of medieval
architecture Church Sf. Dumitru this church was founded by Petru Rares in 1534-1535
Zamca Monastery was built in 1606 on a plateau in the western city by the
Armenia refugees in
Moldova since century XVI and here has putted King Sobieski his camp in 1601
Equestrian statue of Stefan cel Mare is situated in the old park of fortresses Sucevei being the work of the sculptor Barleanu Eftimie
Tourist attractions inthe county:
Dragomirna Monastery (16 km N);
Arbore Monastery (40 km N-V);
Humorului Monastery (42 km V);
Moldovita Monastery (100 km NV);
Voronet Monastery (55 km V);
Putna Monastery,
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Black ceramic from Marginea (55 km N);
