Suceava, city in northeastern Romania, capital of Suceava County, on the Suceava River. Suceava's main industries include meat processing, timber, and pulp and paper manufacturing. Suceava has a number of historic structures, including a 14th-century citadel, the 14th-century Mirauti Church, the Church of Saint George (1522), the Church of the Resurrection (1551), the Church of Saint John the Baptist (1643), and the Church of Saint Demetrius (1434-1435), which features a massive bell tower. The city also has a regional museum and library. The city attracts tourists who come to see the nearby the Moldavian monasteries of Sucevita, Moldovita, Voronet, Humor, and Arbore, which are famous for their exterior frescoes.
From 1401 to 1565 Suceava was the capital of Moldavia and residence of the princes of Moldavia. As such, it had an important strategic and economic role in the life of the region and was strongly fortified. During the reign of Stephen the Great (1457-1504), Suceava developed as a trading center and customs point. During the 15th century and 16th century the town was attacked numerous times by the Ottomans. The town was further damaged by an earthquake at the end of the 17th century. In 1775 Suceava, along with the rest of the Bukovina region was annexed by Austria. In 1918 the city was reoccupied by Romania. Population (1997 estimate) 118,162.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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