8–14 October 2026
Where to park during the pilgrimage
The short answer: not near the cathedral. Here are the four options in the order they actually work, with what each costs and how you reach the queue from there.
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Do not bring the car into the city at all
If you are coming from outside Iași, leave the car at home and take the train. The station is within walking distance of the centre, and on peak days that is an advantage no car park can give you.
Iași station → - Works
Park in a district and take the tram
Leave the car in Păcurari, Tătărași or Nicolina, where parking is far easier, and come in by tram. A CTP ticket costs 4 lei and is valid 120 minutes. During the feast the tram reaches the queue faster than a car.
CTP fares and lines → - Acceptable
Paid parking at the edge of the central zone
The central tariff is 7 lei an hour, Monday to Saturday 08:00–20:00, free otherwise and on Sundays. Payment is by app. This works if you accept walking the last stretch — and that the last stretch may be longer than you expect.
Zones, tariffs and apps → - Does not work
Driving up to the cathedral
The streets around the cathedral close, traffic is diverted, and the area becomes effectively unreachable by car. The most common bad outcome is arriving in the area, being able to neither park nor turn around, and losing an hour you could have spent in the queue.
We do not publish a closure map. Which streets close, and when, is decided and announced locally, close to the date, and changes year to year. A wrong map sends someone into a blocked street with a car full of luggage — check the city hall and police announcements, and the Metropolis for anything touching access to the cathedral: Mitropolia Moldovei și Bucovinei →
Plan your trip
Arriving from out of town
Flights to Iași, a car, an airport transfer and insurance — sorted in one place.
Parking FAQ
Can I park near the cathedral during the pilgrimage?
No. Streets around the cathedral close and traffic is diverted. Plan to park elsewhere and arrive on foot or by tram.
How much does parking cost in Iași?
The central zone is 7 lei an hour, Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 20:00. It is free outside those hours and on Sundays. Payment is through the city's accepted apps.
Where exactly are the streets closed?
We do not publish a closure map. Restrictions are decided and announced locally, close to the date, and change year to year — check the city hall and police announcements before you drive.
Is the tram really faster?
During the feast, yes, from most directions: trams run on their own right of way for much of their route, while car traffic is diverted around the closed area.