Where Traditions Come to Life

Cross-border project "Gates for the sustainable integration of the culture of the Middle Prut Valley into European tourist routes" / ROMD00219 0219.


The cross-border region Ungheni/Republic of Moldova – Iași/Romania is the space where traditions come to life and culture brings us together.


Step into a universe of crafts, traditions and stories that endure over time. Discover the common cultural heritage of the communities on both banks of the Prut, brought back to life, carefully valorized and integrated into European tourist routes. Here, culture is lived, felt and passed on, and each visit becomes an authentic experience and an unforgettable emotion.

Interreg VI–A NEXT Romania – Republic of Moldova Programme 2021 – 2027

The project "Gates for the sustainable integration of the culture of the Middle Prut Valley into European tourist routes”/ROMD00219 aims to capitalize on the common cultural heritage on both banks of the Prut River and integrate it into European tourist circuits, contributing to the sustainable development of the Ungheni/Moldova - Iași/Romania cross-border region.

Project presentation

Overall objective The project's objective is to improve the capacity for the conservation and promotion of the common tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Middle Prut Valley area through the rehabilitation and modernization of two urban museums, through the development of a common strategy for the tourist exploitation of this rich cultural heritage, together with the implementation of collaborative events designed for both museum staff and the general public. 


The specific objectives of the Project are: 


1. Developing a comprehensive framework for promoting the cultural heritage of the Middle Prut Valley, outlined by formulating a strategy for the sustainable integration of this cultural wealth into European tourist circuits and 12 cross-border events until the project is completed. 


2. Improvement and modernization of two cultural sites located on both banks of the Prut River. 


3. Increasing awareness and strengthening the resonance of the Prut Valley Culture project through the strategic use of at least three media channels until the end of the project by at least 10% compared to the beginning of the project.

Partners:

Ungheni Municipality City Hall / Republic of Moldova

Iași City Hall /

Romania

News

13.10.2026

The cultural heritage on both banks of the Prut can become a bridge to Europe, through tourist routes that connect traditions, historical monuments and local communities. The strategy for capitalizing...

12.10.2026

On October 12, 2026, in Iași, the event took place - Young voices, ancient echoes: revealing the cultural playground of the Middle Prut Valley, carried out within the project "Gates for the sustainable integration of the culture of the Middle Prut Valley into European tourist routes"...

27.08.2026

Over 500 participants, hundreds of artists and folk craftsmen, living traditions and a dance that united people from both banks of the Prut River - this is how the 7th edition of the International Music and Dance Festival "Hora de la Prut" can be described, held on August 27, 2026

Interactive Map

Explore the locations in Ungheni where sculptures representing the cultural heritage of the Middle Prut Valley are located. Click on the pins to discover the works of art.

Culture Unites Us, Traditions Define Us, Together We Create the Future

Every story told, every craft learned, every event you attend contributes to preserving our cultural identity. Be part of this movement!

Cultural Institutions

Ungheni Palace of Culture
Ungheni Museum of History and Ethnography
"Queen Maria" Municipal Museum Iași
"Regina Maria" Cultural Center Ungheni
Music School
"Raisa Cojocaru" School of Arts
House of the Romanian Language
Ungheni Tourist Information Center

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