Useful information

The ideal time to travel to Chisinau is during the spring months until late autumn, when temperatures are optimal and you can walk around relaxed.

Chisinau – a city of contrasts and cultural blends!Get ready to lose yourself for a few hours in Moldova’s fascinating past.

Tourist facilities, Monuments, Historical Buildings,  Top 10 things to do in Chisinau,

Select day or weekend trips with a local guide for a memorable holiday. Book directly on the website or call for more details.

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All tourists who visit the capital will be able to organize their stay in the smallest details at the Tourist Information Centre located on bd. Stefan cel Mare și Sfânt, 83, on the ground floor of Chisinau City Hall. Here you will find information about the attractions in Chisinau and in the country, information about events, accommodation facilities, excursions and itineraries, information materials, tourist guides, everything you need for a pleasant trip.

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Explore Chisinau, using the application – EasyWay, Moovit

Order a taxi –iTaxi, YandexGo.

Rent electric scooter –iRide

With a vast influence from the culture of many peoples, Moldovan cuisine has seen many changes throughout history. Today you will find on your plate combinations and flavours with fairy-tale tastes: păcinte, cabbage rolls at home, zeamă de pui cu tăieței, polenta with chicken tokanoy, colțunași and pelmeni, all seasoned with a glass of good wine.

Order online: Straus, iFood, Glovo.

Visit the capital’s tasting room offering an exceptional selection of distinguished wines from all the wine-growing regions of Moldova. Here you will have the opportunity to taste carefully selected, high quality local wines and purchase fine wine guided by experienced sommeliers.

Testing wines

Come to the historic city centre for the souvenir fair. Here you’ll find lots of traditional products, handmade items, paintings, t-shirts and everything from traditions and folk art.

Chisinau is a destination that deserves the attention of tourists thanks to its cultural events and festivals. Plan your holiday so that you can be in Chisinau during the period of big festivals like Summer Fest, Chisinau International Marathon, National Wine Day, Hramul Orașului and many others. Here you will find lots of good vibes, good people, tasty food and aromatic wines.

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Official name: municipality Chisinau, capital of the Republic of Moldova

Area of the city: 120 square km

Official language: Romanian

Population: 685.900 inhabitants

Form of government: parliamentary republic

National Day: 27 August (day of declaration of independence from the Soviet Union – 1991, 17 July – City Day, 14 October – Chisinau City Day, or Hramul Chisinaului).

Religion: Orthodox

National currency: Moldovan leu. Find exchange courses – National Bank of Moldova

You can pay by card in most shops, but it’s advisable to change currency for boutiques, transport tickets and other small items.

Chisinau is composed of five districts – Botanica, Buiucani, Centru, Ciocana, Râșcani.