An informational tour organised by the National Tourism Office showcased the cultural and natural assets of northern Moldova, focusing on the Drochia district.
The programme began in the village of Cotova at the Izvorul Mare spring, a protected hydrological monument where 27 springs converge and feed a rich aquatic ecosystem. The site was renovated in 2013‑2014 and is now surrounded by a stone fence for protection.
Participants then travelled to Mîndîc to visit the historic Ohanowicz Manor and its adjoining dendrological park, known locally as “Vila Mîndîc,” a heritage complex dating back to the late 19th century.
In the town of Drochia the group stopped for a meal at the “Hanu lu Vasile” restaurant, part of a cross‑border route, and toured the Museum of History, Ethnography and Art as well as the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, noted for its extensive Byzantine‑style frescoes.
The final stop was the village of Sofia, where delegates took part in the national winter‑traditions competition “Caroling from Village to Village,” which gathered carolers from both Moldova and Romania.
Petru Flocosu highlighted the uniqueness of Izvorul Mare, while acting director of the National Tourism Office, Ana Sandra, stressed the importance of living traditions for cultural identity and their potential to strengthen Moldova’s winter tourism offer.
The tour was supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Drochia District Council and various local partners.
Source: www.cereport.eu
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