Food and drink
Cricova Winery
Chisinau, Moldova
A huge underground wine city of limestone tunnels used to age sparkling wine.
City · Moldova · Chisinau
Chisinau
A leafy, relaxed capital with big parks, Soviet architecture and good food.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Chisinau matters
Chisinau is a surprise: broad boulevards, big shaded parks, markets overflowing with produce, and a mix of Soviet-era blocks and older buildings. It's an easy city to walk, and the people are welcoming. Use it as a base for wine cellars and monasteries within an hour's drive.
Talking points
- Parks cover a large part of the centre.
- The central market is a feast of local produce.
- Wine cellars are a short drive away.
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What to see in Chisinau
Church, mosque or temple
Nativity Cathedral Chisinau
Chisinau, Moldova
The main Orthodox cathedral of Moldova, with a bell tower and park around it.
Park
Stephen the Great Central Park
Chisinau, Moldova
The city's main green space, with a lake, statues and cafes.
Monument
Triumphal Arch Chisinau
Chisinau, Moldova
A small triumphal arch facing the Great National Assembly Square.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.