Welcome to Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, which we love so much!
Here are some highlights and top places worth visiting during your stay in Chisinau:
Welcome to Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, which we love so much!
Here are some highlights and top places worth visiting during your stay in Chisinau:
Top 5 museums you should visit while here: National History Museum, National Museum of Art, National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History , Chisinau Museum (Water Tower), Constantin Brâncuş Exhibition Center.
Our capital is famous for its large and green parks, here is the list: Stephen the Great Park and Alley of the Classics, Cathedral Park, Valea Morilor Park, Botanical Garden , Arboretum Park.
Where to eat and get culinary experiences in Chisinau? Check out our top 5: Fuior (traditional cuisine), Atypic, Gastrobar, 513, Teatrul Gastronomic.
If you want to experience the pleasant atmosphere of the city's nightlife, enjoy a glass of wine at one of the following local wine bars: PlincuVin Wine Bar, WineMD, Invino, Carpe Diem.
Take a look at the city map and plan your travel route. Here you can listen to audio guides available for 26 places while you walk the streets of Chisinau. Audio guides are available in three languages: Romanian, Russian and English. In addition, you can find a useful guide to Chisinau and many other local attractions here.
Visit the Chisinau Tourist Information Center and you will get a lot of travel ideas.
If you decide to stay in Moldova longer, that's great! Here are a few places to discover and visit less than an hour from the capital, accessible by taxi:
Orheiul Vechi Cultural and Natural Reserve (known as “ With its cave monasteries, churches, ancient and medieval ruins and spectacular natural rock formations, Old Orhei is a place full of secrets, legends and breathtaking scenery. Conveniently located just 45-50 minutes from the capital Chisinau, Orheiul Vechi is a must-see for visitors to Moldova.
Although you can always visit Orheiul Vechi as a day trip from Chisinau, we recommend You can stay a little longer and overnight in one of the family-run guest houses in the villages of Butuceni or Trebujeni to truly experience the depth of history, natural beauty and local hospitality in this beautiful corner of central Moldova.
It is difficult to talk about Moldova without mentioning its wine. Throughout its history, wine and grapes have been closely intertwined with the culture and with the myths, folklore and legends of the country. In other words, our wine heritage is an integral part of local traditions, customs and gastronomy.
Here are some of the best wineries from the Wine Routes of Moldova, which are part of the European Cultural Routes ITER VITIS which you can visit by taxi from Chisinau.
Discover the beauty of this unique place and enjoy an unforgettable experience in Chisinau!
Source: moldova.travel