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Iași

Also known as Jászvásár, Jassy, Jaßenmarkt

Iași ( , , ; also known by other alternative names), also sometimes referred historically as Jassy ( , ), is the third largest city in Romania and the seat of Iași County. Located in the historical region of Moldavia, it has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. The city was the capital of the Principality of Moldavia from 1564 to 1859, then of the United Principalities from 1859 to 1862, and the capital of Romania from 1916 to 1918.

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Iași is Romania's third-largest city and a major cultural and academic center located in the Moldavia region. The city holds significant historical importance as it served as the capital of the Principality of Moldavia for nearly three centuries and briefly as Romania's capital during World War I.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Iași
Settlement.settlement_type: County seat and Municipality
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: File:Logo Destination Iasi Negru.png
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Brandmark
Settlement.image_flag: ROU IS Iasi Flag.png
Settlement.image_shield: ROU IS Iasi CoA.png
Settlement.nicknames: The City of Great Loves, The City of the Famous Destinies, The City of Great Ideas, The City of the Three Unions, The City on Seven Hills
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Iași inside Iași County
Settlement.pushpin_map: Romania
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Romania
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: County
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Status
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Iași
Settlement.subdivision_name2: County seat
Settlement.established_title: Settled
Settlement.established_date: Before 14th century
Settlement.established_title2: First official record

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Iași
Population: 271692
Area: 94
Elevation: 66
Official website: www.primaria-iasi.ro
Image: Jászvásár montage.jpg
Dialing code: 02-32
Licence plate code: IS

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Commons category: Iași
P8168: Edward II
Commons gallery: Iași
postal code: 700001–700951
native label: Iași
time of earliest written record: 1408-10-06
phone number: +40-232267582
street address: Bd. Stefan cel Mare si Sfant nr. 11, 700064 Iasi
social media followers: 17221
population by native language: 59
P12749: American Dream
email address: mailto:[email protected]
inception: 1408-10-06

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Contents

Etymology and names
History
Ancient times
Early development
Capital of Moldavia
Mid–19th century to 20th century
Jewish community
Greek community
World War II
Post-World War II era
Geography
Topography
Climate
Cityscape
Architecture
Religious buildings
Pilgrimage
Gardens, parks and natural landmarks
Demographics
Economy
Largest employers
Politics and administration
Culture
Theatres and orchestras
Museums
Foreign culture centres
Cultural events and festivals
Education
Media
Sports
Current teams
Former teams
Transport
Public transport
Air
Rail
Road
Health care
Air pollution concerns
Monuments and history
Twin towns/sister cities
Consulates in Iași
People
References and sources
Bibliography
External links

Known as the Cultural Capital of Romania, Iași is a symbol of Romanian history. Historian Nicolae Iorga stated that "there should be no Romanian who does not know of it". Still referred to as "The Moldavian Capital", Iași is the main economic and business centre of Romania's Moldavian region. In December 2018, Iași was officially declared the Historical Capital of Romania.