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Moldova
Culture, places to visit and food in Moldova, all in one place.
On the Atlas20 venues on the map
Places to visitTop 30 places and attractions
Food20 classic dishes
RestaurantsTop 13 places to eat
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Top places to visit
Trebujeni, MoldovaOrheiul VechiArchaeological landscape in a limestone river gorge, with a cave monastery carved into the cliff.Mileștii Mici, MoldovaMileștii Mici WineryVast underground wine cellars with galleries stretching some 200 km and a record-breaking collection.Cricova, MoldovaCricova WineryUnderground wine city of tunnels and cellars carved from former limestone quarries.Soroca, MoldovaSoroca FortressCircular stone fortress on the Dniester bank, built under Stephen the Great's successors.Chișinău, MoldovaCathedral of Christ's NativityNeoclassical Orthodox cathedral in a central park with a free-standing bell tower and the Holy Gates arch.Bulboaca, MoldovaCastel MimiRestored early 20th-century winery château with cellars, gardens and a hotel.Căpriana, MoldovaCăpriana MonasteryOne of Moldova's oldest monasteries, set in the forested Codri hills.Saharna, MoldovaSaharna MonasteryMonastery in a wooded gorge near the Dniester, with waterfalls and a clifftop pilgrimage trail.From the Atlas
Museums, galleries and venues
- Bender FortressArchitecture · Bender
- Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre, BălțiTheatre · Bălți
- Alley of ClassicsArt · Chișinău
- Cathedral of Christ's NativityArchitecture · Chișinău
- Licurici Republican Puppet TheatreTheatre · Chișinău
- Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet TheatreMusic · Chișinău
- Mihai Eminescu National TheatreTheatre · Chișinău
- National Museum of Art of MoldovaArt · Chișinău
- National Museum of Ethnography and Natural HistoryMuseum · Chișinău
- National Museum of History of MoldovaMuseum · Chișinău
- Organ HallMusic · Chișinău
- Saint John the Baptist CathedralArchitecture · Comrat
Taste
Food of Moldova
MoldovaMămăligăCornmeal polenta served with cheese, cream and pork.MoldovaZeamăSour chicken noodle soup soured with bran juice.MoldovaPlăcintăFlat pan pastry filled with cheese, cabbage or apple.MoldovaSarmaleCabbage or vine leaves rolled around rice and mince.MoldovaMititeiGrilled minced meat rolls with garlic and pepper.MoldovaRăciturăJellied pork set in garlicky stock.MoldovaTochiturăPork stew served with polenta and fried egg.MoldovaFriptură de porcRoast pork with garlic and wine sauce.Eat out
Restaurants in Moldova
Anenii Noi, MoldovaCastel MimiRestored 19th-century winery castle serving modern and traditional Moldovan dishes with its wines.Chișinău, MoldovaLa PlăcinteFolk-styled local chain known for plăcinte pastries, mămăligă and Moldovan home cooking.Ștefan Vodă, MoldovaChâteau PurcariHistoric winery restaurant pairing Purcari wines with Moldovan and French-influenced dishes.Chișinău, MoldovaVatra NeamuluiRestaurant styled as a village house, serving traditional Moldovan dishes.Chișinău, MoldovaGastrobarGarden restaurant with an open kitchen known for meats cooked on a kamado grill.Cricova, MoldovaCricovaFamous winery with vast underground cellars and tasting rooms serving Moldovan food.Orhei, MoldovaChâteau VartelyWinery near Orhei with a restaurant pairing regional cooking with its own wines.Chișinău, MoldovaCarpe Diem Wine Shop & BarCentral wine bar and shop dedicated to wines from Moldova's leading wineries.Travel
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