City Break in Chișinău: Exploring Moldova’s Capital City and its Surroundings

City Break in Chișinău: Exploring Moldova’s Capital City and its Surroundings

Moldova, Chisinau
In this article, we invite you to take you on a journey of discovery where you'll explore spectacular tourist attractions, locals' favorite spots, and some fascinating facts about our city!

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:

1. Museums

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.

2.Parks

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.

3. Gastronomy

Where to eat and get culinary experiences in Chisinau? Check out our top 5: Fuior (traditional cuisine), Atypic, Gastrobar, 513, Teatrul Gastronomic.

4. Evening with a glass of wine

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.

5. City tour

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.

Did you know that...?

  • Chisinau is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the location of Moldovan Petru Costin's 3,200 horseshoes, the largest collection of horseshoes in the world.
  • Another world record was set in Chisinau, when the Moldovan sommelier Daniel Frumusachi cut 49 bottles of champagne or sparkling wine with a saber in 30 seconds.
  • The Milestii Mici winery, located near Chisinau, stores almost two million bottles, earning recognition from the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest collection of wines.
  • The Stefan cel Mare Central Park in Chisinau is the oldest park in Moldova. Given the many couples who met there, Stefan cel Mare's Central Park is often called the "Park of Lovers."
  • Chisinau has 300 monuments, busts and plaques, including the 1885 bust of Alexander Pushkin (the oldest), a monument Sergei Lazo (the tallest, 7.5 meters) and a bronze figurine of the Little Prince (the smallest, 11 centimeters).

Outside Chisinau

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.

Wineries and cellars

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.


  • Cricova Winery - underground wine cellars located in 120 km of limestone tunnels: a national cultural heritage
  • Milești Mici – has the longest wine cellar in the world (200 km)
  • Château Vartely – the “Most Original Wine Tourism Practice” award from the Iter Vitis Phoenicians Route Awards 2021 was awarded to the winery for its spectacular light show with projection display on wine barriques in its cellars.
  • Asconi Winery – rustic atmosphere, delicious traditional food and excellent wine
  • Chateau Cojusna – just a few kilometers from the capital you can enjoy delicious wine and food from the locals producers.

Discover the beauty of this unique place and enjoy an unforgettable experience in Chisinau!

Source: moldova.travel

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