Park · Moldova · Chisinau

Stephen the Great Central Park

The city's main green space, with a lake, statues and cafes.

Free to enter about 60 min

For storytellers

Why Stephen the Great Central Park matters

This is Chisinau's central park, laid out with tree-lined avenues, a pond, and a statue of Stephen the Great. Locals come to walk, sit and play chess. It is a relaxing starting point for a day in the capital, especially in summer when the shade is welcome.

Talking points

  • Statues dot the park.
  • Chess players gather in the afternoon.
  • A calm spot in the capital.

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