The Circus of Chisinau was constructed in 1981 by architects S. Shoihet and A. Kiricenko. For an extended period, the Chisinau Circus held the fourth position globally and the first in the USSR in terms of convenience and capacity, boasting 1900 seats for spectators and 100 for the members of the artists’ bands. The building was designed on a circular basis with a traditional arena diameter of 13 meters. The circus dome, constructed of reinforced concrete, marble, and granite, is removable.

On the front of the Circus, a sculptural-decorative relief showcases a figurative composition featuring two clown-acrobats welcoming visitors. The late sculptor Valeriu Rotari, the author of this emblem, did not live to see the completion of his final work.

In 1982, a veterinary clinic was established behind the Circus, gaining popularity among the townspeople. The clinic operated for over 25 years, initially as a state clinic primarily caring for the Circus’s animal performers, and later as a private clinic.

At present, the Circus is undergoing a restoration phase as the building requires significant repairs.