The name of the city probably has its origin in the name of a boyar family called Botaș, whose name can be found in old records from the time of See more

Historically Jewish people constituted a large part of the population, reaching 15,502 (53%) at its peak in 1942.
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Boasting a rich cultural life, the city of Botoșani has long produced major personalities in science and culture. Botoșani natives like Mihai Eminescu, Nicolae Iorga and … See more

FC Botoșani is the football team that represents Botoșani. See more

Botoșani is first mentioned in 1439, in which one chronicle says that "the Mongols came and pillaged all the way to Botușani". The town is then mentioned only during the … See more

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University is the only higher education institution with a branch present in Botosani.
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Botoșani is served by Suceava "Ștefan cel Mare" Airport (SCV), located 30.5 km (19.0 mi) west of the city centre.
Private entities operate 5 minivans lines.
The main public transportation service is a tram network with two lines, 101 and 102. Historically, … See more