Discover Vama: Culture, Mountains and Holiday Apartments

Culture and Museums

The Muzeul Oului in Vama houses an extensive collection of more than 7,000 eggs from around the world. In 22 display cases, these eggs are divided into the two sections “Eggs from Bukovina” and “Eggs from around the world.”

The “Înălțarea Domnului” church ensemble in Vama was added to the list of historical monuments of Suceava County in 2015. It bears the classification code SV-II-a-B-05654.

The wooden bell tower of the church ensemble was built in 1787. In 2005, the bell tower was reconstructed at the museum. The church and bell tower of Vama are preserved at the Muzeul Satului Bucovinean in Suceava. Together, they form part of an open-air presentation of traditional Bukovinian life.

History and Remembrance

Stâlpul lui Vodă is also known by the two names Crucea Tătarilor and Piatra Tătarilor. Stâlpul lui Vodă was erected in 1717 at the behest of the Moldavian ruler Mihai Racoviţă after his victory over Austrian troops.

The “Martirii Bucovinei” monument in Vama bears a marble plaque commemorating Dumitru Cătană and Gherasim Nicoară. Both were soldiers in the Austro-Hungarian army. They were killed in Satulung (Brașov) in October 1916. They dug their own graves so as not to shoot at their Romanian brothers.

The Orthodox wooden church “Sfântul Nicolae” in Vama was built in 1796.

Nature and Landscape

The municipality of Vama lies at the confluence of the Moldova and Moldoviţa rivers. It is located in the mountainous area of Suceava County. The municipality lies at an altitude of 600 to 800 m.

The Vârful Runcul Sandului peak is located in the immediate vicinity of Vama. The Vârful Runcul Dei peak is located in the area around Vama. The Dealul Bobeica Mică peak is located in the area around Vama. The Vârful Negureşti peak is located in the area around Vama.

The Mânăstirea Moldoviţa monastery is located in the area around Vama. The Moldoviţa Monastery is also located in the area around Vama. The Biserica Ortodoxă Frumosu Orthodox church is located in the immediate vicinity of Vama. The Biserica Ortodoxă Deia Orthodox church is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of Vama.

Further destinations for your travel planning include Cârlibaba, Suceava, Solca, Frumosu, Dragomirna Monastery, Ciocănești, Gura Humorului and Dărmăneşti.

Cuisine and Folklore

The Festivalul Hribului takes place annually at the end of September in the municipality of Vama in Suceava County. It is a gastronomic and ethnofolkloric event.

The Festivalul Hribului includes tastings of the products on display. These also include dishes prepared in cauldrons.

A holiday apartment in Vama can serve as accommodation for an individually planned stay; the specific arrangements are left to your personal plans, your own travel pace and your individual preferences.

For the overarching travel overview: Suceava.