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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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Chisinau
Former Seat of the County Council
Former Seat of the County…
The building, where the Union of Bessarabia with Romania was voted in 1918, is today the seat of the Academy...
Сornerstone of Chisinau
Сornerstone of Chisinau
The cornerstone of Chisinau is a purely symbolic stone, placed in 1986, commemorating 550 years since the first mention of...
Stone of Peace
Stone of Peace
In Chisinau, in the square of the State University of Moldova, you can find a sculptural composition, a bit strange,...
Monumentul Naiului
Monumentul Naiului
In one of the courtyards of the Rascani sector an older monument was hidden. Supposedly erected around 1960-1964, it is...
Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity, Bell Tower,Triumphal Arch
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...
Monastery ,,Saint Great Martyr Teodor Tiron” (Ciuflea)  (1854-1858)
Monastery ,,Saint Great Martyr Teodor…
It is the only convent of nuns on the territory of Chisinau.  Its cathedral is a white stone temple, with...
The Cascades Staircase
The Cascades Staircase
The Cascades Staircase, a symbol of the capital located in the Valley of the Mills Park, was constructed as early...
Cathedral “The Transfiguration of the Saviour” (1898-1902)
Cathedral “The Transfiguration of the…
It is a place of worship and an architectural monument of national significance, entered in the Register of monuments of...
Public Garden Stephen the Great (Central Park)
Public Garden Stephen the Great…
The central park in Chisinau, Moldova, is the oldest park in the country, covering approximately 7 hectares (17 acres). Originally...
The Alley of Сlassics (Writer’s Alley)
The Alley of Сlassics (Writer’s…
The idea of initiating such an alley in the country’s capital belongs to the sculptor A. Plămădeală. The alley was...
Good things
Top 10 things to do in Chisinau
The Zoological Garden
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!
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!
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!
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”!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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...
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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
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
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
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
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.[..]
Maretrek
Maretrek
Jacksonville, Florida
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