Top 30 places to visit in Moldova
30 must-see places and attractions in Moldova, from famous landmarks to hidden gems, each with a map and photos.
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30 places
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1Archaeological site
Orheiul Vechi
Archaeological landscape in a limestone river gorge, with a cave monastery carved into the cliff.
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2Landmark
Mileștii Mici Winery
Vast underground wine cellars with galleries stretching some 200 km and a record-breaking collection.
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3Landmark
Cricova Winery
Underground wine city of tunnels and cellars carved from former limestone quarries.
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4Historic site
Soroca Fortress
Circular stone fortress on the Dniester bank, built under Stephen the Great's successors.
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5Religious site
Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
Neoclassical Orthodox cathedral in a central park with a free-standing bell tower and the Holy Gates arch.
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6Castle & palace
Castel Mimi
Restored early 20th-century winery château with cellars, gardens and a hotel.
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7Religious site
Căpriana Monastery
One of Moldova's oldest monasteries, set in the forested Codri hills.
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8Religious site
Saharna Monastery
Monastery in a wooded gorge near the Dniester, with waterfalls and a clifftop pilgrimage trail.
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9Religious site
Țipova Monastery
Cave monastery cut into steep cliffs above the Dniester, among the largest in eastern Europe.
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10Park & garden
Stephen the Great Central Park
Chișinău's oldest park, entered past the statue of Stephen the Great and lined with busts of writers.
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11Landmark
Purcari Winery
Historic winery with a château-style estate and lakeside setting in the south-east.
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12Museum & gallery
National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
Moldova's oldest museum, in a Moorish-style building, with a large dinothere skeleton.
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13Religious site
Curchi Monastery
Restored monastery complex with several churches and gardens in the countryside near Orhei.
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14Castle & palace
Manuc Bey Mansion
Restored 19th-century manor and park of the Armenian merchant Manuc Bey, now a museum complex.
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15Museum & gallery
National Museum of History of Moldova
History museum covering prehistory to modern times, including a large diorama and archaeological finds.
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16Religious site
Hâncu Monastery
Monastery founded in the 17th century, set among forested hills and springs.
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17Nature & national park
Codrii Nature Reserve
Moldova's oldest nature reserve, protecting beech and oak forests of the central uplands.
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18Landmark
Candle of Gratitude
Tall hilltop memorial above the Dniester with sweeping views over Soroca and the river.
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19Museum & gallery
National Museum of Fine Arts
Collection of Moldovan, Romanian and European art housed in historic buildings in central Chișinău.
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20Park & garden
Țaul Park
Landscaped dendrological park with a former manor house and hundreds of tree species.
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21Religious site
Rudi Monastery
18th-century monastery in a quiet valley near the Dniester, with an early stone church.
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22Religious site
Japca Monastery
Monastery at the foot of limestone cliffs on the Dniester, with an old cave church.
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23Nature & national park
Lower Prut Nature Reserve
Wetland reserve around Lake Beleu, rich in water birds, in the far south of the country.
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24Park & garden
Valea Morilor Park
Lakeside park with a long stone stairway, promenades and open-air venues in Chișinău.
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25Market & shopping
Chișinău Central Market
Sprawling city market selling fresh produce, cheeses, preserves and household goods.
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26Museum & gallery
Pushkin House Museum
Small house where Alexander Pushkin lived during his southern exile, now a literary museum.
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27Landmark
Chișinău Organ Hall
Ornate early 20th-century building used as a concert hall with a large pipe organ.
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28Park & garden
Botanical Garden of Chișinău
Extensive botanical garden with greenhouses, arboretum and lakes on the city's eastern side.
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29Nature & national park
Pădurea Domnească Nature Reserve
Floodplain oak forest along the Prut river, home to herons and reintroduced bison.
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30Religious site
Ciuflea Monastery
Blue-and-white domed church in central Chișinău, much visited by local worshippers.
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