Soroca Fortress

Northern Moldova

Would you like to go back to the 15th century and see the magnificent fortress that lived through countless battles?

Where

Soroca

Northern Moldova · ~132 km from Chișinău, as the crow flies

On the map

A rough sketch. The distance is in a straight line, not by road.

About this place

If the answer is yes, then the Soroca Fortress is just the place for you. Built firstly as a wooden fortress by our greatest ruler, Stefan cel Mare, and then rebuilt in stone by his son, Petru Rares. The Soroca Fortress is the only medieval monument left in Moldova. The fortress is located on the Arcașii lui Ștefan cel Mare nr 5 street in the town of Soroca, right near the Nistru river. If you're interested in visiting this breathtaking sight, you can get there by car or using public transport. The Soroca Fortress is open starting Wednesday until Sunday from 9:00 till 18:00. The price for adults is 15 MDL, for children aged 7 to 16 - 7 MDL, and kids under 7 can enter for free. What are you waiting for? The Soroca Fortress is ready to take you back in time and captivate you with its awesome stories.