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Stephen the Great

The Statue of Stephen the Great and Holy is a monument dedicated to the ruler Stephen the Great, created in 1925-1928 by the sculptor Alexandru Plămădeală and placed in the park with the same name in Chisinau.

Chisinau City Hall

The building of the Chisinau City Hall is a monument of architecture and history of national importance, registered in the Register of Monuments of History and Culture of the Municipality of Chisinau. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century. Architect - Mitrofan Elladi, under the direction of Alexandru Bernardazzi.

Water Tower

The Water Tower is a monument of architecture and art of national significance, entered in the Register of Monuments of History and Culture of the municipality of Chisinau. It was built in 1892 according to the project of architect A. Bernardazzi. Today it houses the Museum of the City of Chisinau.

Building of the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova

This building is for administrative purposes and is located on Stefan cel Mare Boulevard in Chisinau municipality. It is currently the seat of the Presidential Apparatus of the Republic of Moldova.

National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History

It was created in October 1889 on the basis of the collection of exhibits of the first agrarian exhibition in Bessarabia, organized under the initiative of Baron A. Stuart. The building itself, which houses the museum today, was built especially for this museum at the beginning of the 20th century.

Circus

The State Circus in Chisinau is a venue built in 1981 and designed for circus performances. The performance hall, with 1900 seats arranged in an amphitheatre, has an arena with a diameter of 13 m.

Chisinau City Hall Building

At the end of the 19th century the town's mayor, Karol Schmidt, took the initiative to build a new headquarters for the Town Duma on the site of the fire station.

Statue of Stephen the Great and Holy

Travelling monument, inaugurated on 29 April 1928, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania.

Circus
from Chisinau

The circus in Chisinau was built in 1981, the architects being S. Shoihet and A. Kiricenko.

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Organ Hall

The building of the Organ Hall has a unique beauty. Initially, the Organ Hall building was designed as the City...

Museum of Electric Transport Chisinau

The history of urban environmental transport in Chisinau begins in 1888, when the City Duma, headed by the capital’s mayor,...

Saint George the Great (1819)

From historical sources we learn that the construction of the Church “Saint George” began in 1814, in the historic center...

National Library

The National Library of the Republic of Moldova, based in Chisinau, is the main state library responsible for the preservation,...

Chisinau City Hall building

At the end of the 19th century, the current mayor of the city, Karol Schmidt, initiated the construction of a...

Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity, Bell…

The cathedral was built between 1830-1836. The idea of building such an important object of worship belonged to Metropolitan Gavriil...

Presidental Palace of the Republic…

It was built between 1984–1987, the authors of the project being the architects Iuri Tumanian, A. Zalțman and V. Iavorski....

The Dendrarium Park

The Dendrarium Park in Chisinau is an 83 ha green oasis of the Buiucani district. It serves as an important...

National Theater ”Mihai Eminescu”

It was founded on October 10, 1920 on the initiative of several personalities led by Sergiu T. Niţă, (Minister of...

Cathedral Square

It was founded between 1830 and 1840. The construction of the square coincided with the construction of the Cathedral. After...

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The Zoological Garden

The municipal enterprise “Zoological Garden” had its official inauguration on May 9, 1978, in the Botanica sector. At the beginning...

Travel by Sightseeing Trolleybus!

First trip – first impression! We invite you to get acquainted with the city of Chisinau on a trip by...

Visit a museum!

The Museums of Chisinau offer the opportunity to learn more about the history, the nature, the quiddity, thevalues and customs of...

Get to know Chisinau with a guide!

To enjoy the real atmosphere of Chisinau, walk through the narrow streets of the city with a local guide, who...

Take a selfie with “I Love Chisinau”!

Did you fall in love with Chisinau at first sight? Then a selfie will be your lasting reminder of the...

Buy a national Moldavian blouse!

The national moldavian blouse “iya” is more than an article of clothing, it is a symbol of the nation’s identity! ...

Taste the famous “Bucuria” candys!

For seven decades, the trademark “Bucuria” has been the visiting card of Moldova, the largest enterprise specializing in the production...

Discover the smallest statue in Moldova!

Do you know what Chisinau has in common with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry? Chisinau is home to the world’s smallest bronze...

Attend an event in Chisinau!

Weekends in Chisinau are rich in events! Theatres invite you to performances every day, museums remind us of the old...

Taste traditional cuisine and indulge in a good wine!

After a day full of excitement we invite you to enjoy the traditional cuisine! With a long history behind us,...

Discover Chisinau by night – the city of lights!

Want to watch a city bathed in lights? Go for an evening walk and discover Chisinau during the night! The...

Events

Events calendar

May

04-06

🧑‍💼 Forumul Social Urban – 2023
05

🎤 Anacondaz
13

🎵 Plăieșii
15

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Ziua Familiei
20

🎤 Subcarpați
26-28

🍺 Festival gastronomic - Chișinău BBQ
27

🌹 Festival Trandafir de la Moldova

June

01

👶 Ziua Copiilor 👶
03

😄 Start Târg tematic de Ziua Copiilor
09

🎤 ZAZ Organique Tour
16-18

🥂 Festival Street Food & Wine

July

August

September

October

07-08

🍇 Ziua Vinului!
14-15

😇 Hramul Orașului!

November

December

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Parks in Chisinau

The capital enjoys many parks, some with a long history, others from the communist period, all loved by Chisinau residents in both the hot and cold seasons. In recent years, the authorities took care of the green spaces, which have begun to become more and more popular.

What tourists and travellers say

About Chisinau

Chisinau ist die Hauptstadt der Republik Moldau. Es gibt einiges zu sehen: Den Puschkin Park, den Wasserturm, den Triumphbogen und die Kathedrale. Leider war das Nationalmuseum geschlossen.[..]

Frauen-un

Nuremberg, Germany

I do love a jaunt to somewhere off the beaten track & this year was Moldova, Transdnestra & the Ukrainian Black Sea coast.[..]

Tastydogs

Brighton, United Kingdom

Contrary to some comments on website i found the local people to be very friendly and hospitable and no i was not approached by any beggar,s or hassled by taxi driver,s. i ate out at various establishments and found these to be very reasonable in price and good food plenty of variety.[..]

Reded

Wales, England

After meeting a new friend on the internet from Moldova, I decided to take a short vacation to this lovely country to meet her. There was more to the meeting than the vacation, but for this review I will focus on the travel. [..]

Funloving John

Clearwater, Florida

When I arrived in Chisinau at the airport, my first introduction to this city and the country of Moldova was a customs agent banging on the counter, scowling at me, to indicate that I was to advance.[..]