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Off the Beaten Path Tours in Moldova

Cultural, historical, and natural sites in Moldova including Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars, the monasteries of Căpriana and Saharna, the fortresses of Soroca and Bender, the museums and parks of Chișinău. The region features underground wine galleries, Orthodox religious buildings, historic military constructions, nature reserves, and urban green spaces.

Saharna Monastery
Saharna Monastery

Saharna, Moldova

18th-century Orthodox religious complex located near a 4-meter waterfall. The site includes a church, monastic cells, and gardens maintained by monks.

Cricova Wine Cellar
Cricova Wine Cellar

Cricova, Moldova

120 kilometers of limestone tunnels used for wine production and storage. The galleries maintain a constant temperature of 12 degrees.

Nativity Cathedral
Nativity Cathedral

Chișinău, Moldova

Neoclassical religious building constructed in 1836 in central Chișinău. The interior features frescoes and a carved wooden iconostasis from the 19th century.

National Museum of History
National Museum of History

Chișinău, Moldova

Museum institution showcasing over 263,000 objects related to Moldovan history, from prehistoric times to the contemporary era.

Valea Morilor
Valea Morilor

Chișinău, Moldova

Largest public park in Chișinău, developed in the 1950s, featuring a 34-hectare artificial lake, walking paths, and leisure areas.

Bender Fortress
Bender Fortress

Bender, Moldova

Ottoman military structure built in stone in the 16th century on the banks of the Dniester, comprising eight towers and walls 2 meters thick.

Orheiul Vechi
Orheiul Vechi

Trebujeni, Moldova

Historical and natural complex in a loop of the Răut River with a monastery carved into limestone and remains dating back to the 14th century.

Dendrariu Park
Dendrariu Park

Chișinău, Moldova

78-hectare botanical garden created in 1973 housing over 2000 species of plants. The park contains a rose garden, a lake, and thematic sections.

Soroca Fortress
Soroca Fortress

Soroca, Moldova

Circular defensive structure built in 1499 under Stephen the Great, consisting of five towers connected by 20-meter high walls.

Triumphal Arch
Triumphal Arch

Chișinău, Moldova

Military monument built in 1841 under the Russian Empire, featuring a victory bell and a clock on each side.

Curchi Monastery
Curchi Monastery

Curchi, Moldova

19th-century religious ensemble comprising five churches, gardens, and monastic buildings in Neo-Byzantine architectural style.

Pushkin Park
Pushkin Park

Chișinău, Moldova

7-hectare green space created in 1818, with tree-lined pathways, a central fountain, and monuments.

National Public Garden of Chișinău
National Public Garden of Chișinău

Chișinău, Moldova

Botanical research center spanning 76 hectares with 10,000 plant species, tropical greenhouses, a rose garden, and plant study laboratories.

Rudi Monastery
Rudi Monastery

Rudi, Moldova

18th-century Orthodox monastic complex built from white stone, located near the Dniester River and surrounded by forests.

Milestii Mici Wine Cellar
Milestii Mici Wine Cellar

Milestii Mici, Moldova

200 kilometers of limestone galleries storing 2 million bottles of wine at a constant temperature.

Lake Beleu
Lake Beleu

Slobozia Mare, Moldova

628-hectare nature reserve protecting fish and migratory bird species within a wetland system.

Princely Forest
Princely Forest

Glodeni, Moldova

2800-hectare natural reserve home to reintroduced European bison, deer, and various bird species in an oak and beech forest.

Eiffel Bridge
Eiffel Bridge

Ungheni, Moldova

Railway bridge built in 1877 by Gustave Eiffel, 150 meters long, connecting Moldova to Romania over the Prut River.

Hîncu Monastery
Hîncu Monastery

Bujor, Moldova

17th-century Orthodox religious complex including two stone churches, monastic cells, and an enclosing wall in a forest.

Codrii Reserve
Codrii Reserve

Lozova, Moldova

5177-hectare protected area created in 1971, comprising oak and hornbeam forests inhabited by wild boars, roe deer, and over 150 bird species.

Căpriana Monastery
Căpriana Monastery

Căpriana, Moldova

Orthodox monastery established in 1429 featuring a main church, monastic cells, and a library with ancient manuscripts.

Emil Racovita Cave
Emil Racovita Cave

Criva, Moldova

90-kilometer network of natural gypsum underground galleries with lakes, stalactites, and mineral formations.

Purcari Wine Cellar
Purcari Wine Cellar

Purcari, Moldova

Wine estate founded in 1827 with underground wine-making galleries and vineyards extending over 260 hectares.

Țîpova Monastery
Țîpova Monastery

Țîpova, Moldova

Medieval monastic complex carved into limestone cliffs along the Dniester, consisting of three levels connected by staircases.

Manta Lake
Manta Lake

Cahul, Moldova

6000-hectare protected area home to several species of aquatic birds and freshwater fish. The reserve supports a population of white pelicans.

Japca Monastery
Japca Monastery

Japca, Moldova

17th-century Orthodox religious establishment, situated on the heights above the Dniester. The buildings feature four churches and monastic cells.

Țaul Park
Țaul Park

Țaul, Moldova

46-hectare dendrological garden created in 1901, featuring more than 150 species of trees and shrubs. The park surrounds an old manor.

Șerpeni Memorial Complex
Șerpeni Memorial Complex

Șerpeni, Moldova

Commemorative site built in 2004 for soldiers who died during the Soviet offensive of 1944. The complex includes a museum and monuments.

Philharmonic Hall
Philharmonic Hall

Chișinău, Moldova

Music center with acoustics suitable for symphonic concerts and recitals. The building has hosted the National Philharmonic Orchestra since 1940.

Cazemir Manor
Cazemir Manor

Cernoleuca, Moldova

19th-century noble residence built for Constantin Cazemir featuring neoclassical architectural elements and a four-hectare park.

Varzaresti Monastery
Varzaresti Monastery

Varzaresti, Moldova

15th-century Orthodox monastic ensemble comprising a stone church, monastic cells, and enclosed gardens.

National Opera Theater
National Opera Theater

Chișinău, Moldova

Cultural institution established in 1957, presenting opera, ballet, and classical music performances in a neoclassical-style building.

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