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Botoşani: Popauti Church
Bell tower of the Popauti Church, Botoşani, Rom.
Botoşani
Romania
Botoşani, city, capital of Botoşani judeƫ (county), northeastern Romania. It lies in a rich farming area of northern Moldavia, near the border with Moldova. As a settlement, it was first documented in 1439. The Popăuƫi Church dates from 1496. Long known as a market centre for agricultural produce and wines, Botoşani has also become an industrial centre, particularly in textiles. Pop. (2007 est.) 115,739.
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