The town is the birthplace of Vlad Dracul, the inspiration for the fictional work - Count Dracula. His house is one of the most visited attractions in town.
The city attracts many tourists mainly due to the possibilities of hiking around it as well as for winter sports, the ski, which is so popular in its area.
Red Lake was created after a strong, sweeping rain, when a big rock was struck by lightning, blocked the river and formed a kind of dam. In the lake there are still tree trunks.
On June 30, 1941, one of the "death trains" that had come out of Iași after the Iași riots, arrived at Podu Iloaiei. On the way, 1,194 Jewish victims already perished in the heat and thirst.
Strong folk traditions have survived to this day due to the rural character of the Romanian communities, which has resulted in an exceptionally vital and creative traditional culture.