The city of Bacău, Romania has a long history dating back to the Neolithic period. Some of its notable patrimony and historical sites include: 1) Precista Church, a 15th century medieval church that is now a historical monument. 2) The George Bacovia Memorial House honors the symbolist poet who lived in Bacău. 3) The "George Bacovia" Theatre was originally a palace built in 1929 to host a hotel, theatre and cinema. 4) The Museum of Art and History exhibits artifacts from the Cucuteni culture and paintings by Romanian artists. 5) The "Ion Borcea" Museum of Natural Sciences was established in