Iaşi is the second largest city in Romania in terms of population and the largest in the historical province of Moldova, and is known as the cultural capital of Romania, its history being strongly linked to European civilization.The infrastructure of Iasi was renovated extensively in recent years, the city has managed to complete a project of urban regeneration in the historical center, to rehabilitate heritage buildings, schools, and cultural hubs.With more than 60,000 students in 5 large universities is also a leading center of Romanian social, cultural, academic and artistic life. Iasi economy is focused on creative industries: IT, printing houses, design, services, education.Iasi is hosting several major international events: Iasi International Festival of Literature and Translation, International Theatre Festival for Young Public, Romanian Creative Week, music festivals such as Classix Festival or Rocanotherworld, and many more.Iași has a vibrant cultural life, the artists' communities have at their disposal generous spaces to carry out their activities.