Moldova

This country is a state in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, covering gently rolling land with fertile plains and river valleys. The continental climate brings cold winters and warm summers, shaping the agricultural rhythm and the character of the countryside.

The region belonged to the Principality of Moldavia from the 14th century, was taken by the Russian Empire in 1812, and switched between Romanian and Soviet control several times during the 20th century. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the present independent state emerged in 1991.

Winemaking shapes everyday life in many villages, where families still tend their own vines and hold local festivals around the autumn harvest. Orthodox monasteries serve as spiritual centers, where chant and icons make religious life visible.

International flights land at Chișinău airport, from where minibuses and trolleybuses run into the city. The months from May to October work best for a visit, as the weather is mild then and the wine harvest is in full swing.

The underground cellars of Cricova extend for 120 kilometers (75 miles) and form a sprawling tunnel network with street names based on grape varieties. Heads of state from around the world store their personal collections there, including rare Soviet-era bottles of high value.

Location: Codreanca

Inception: August 27, 1991

Capital city: Chișinău

Part of: Southeast Europe, Eastern Europe

Shares border with: Ukraine, Romania, Transnistria, European Union

Address: Moldova

Website: http://moldova.md

GPS coordinates: 47.28796,28.56709

Latest update: December 17, 2025 14:51