{"id":20823,"date":"2024-07-03T17:24:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T15:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moldova.travel\/?page_id=20823"},"modified":"2024-07-16T15:24:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T13:24:40","slug":"places-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/moldova.travel\/en\/places-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Visit in Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explore medieval cave monasteries and fortresses, take a deep dive into Moldovan traditional culture, immerse yourself in our untouched nature, or indulge in a unique city break<\/a> in our capital, Chisinau. Keep in mind that Moldova is a small country in size, but with a lot of things to do<\/a> in each of our regions. So pick a favorite region (or two..or three) and be sure to slow down to explore everything it has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll quickly see from exploring our regions, cities and best places to visit how Moldova is unexpectedly great<\/a> in so many ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover Moldova’s Regions, Reserves and Cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each of Moldova’s regions has something unique to offer in terms of its local culture<\/a>, culinary specialties<\/a> (e.g., each region makes pl\u0103cint\u0103 or sarmale in its own special way), diversity of wines<\/a> and wineries<\/a>, attractions and natural landscapes<\/a>. Even though our country is not very large, there is still a diversity of experiences and adventures from one region to the next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is consistent throughout all our regions though is this: our genuine hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Southern Moldova<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explore the warmth of the south with culturally diverse Gagauzia, the Lower Prut UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, UNWTO’s Best Tourism Village V\u0103leni, and welcoming wineries. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Central Moldova<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discover the center of Moldova, a region known for outdoor adventures and nature reserves, traditional crafts, excellent Moldovan wineries and old monasteries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Northern Moldova<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Embark on a journey to the north of Moldova, a region bursting with incredible nature, a rich history, a diverse cultural mix, architectural monuments and some of the best Divine, or brandy, around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chisinau, Moldova’s Capital City<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy a city break like no other in Chisinau with its wide boulevards, vast green spaces, fine dining, world class performing arts, hip wine bars, museums, and much more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Orheiul<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Orheiul Vechi Reserve<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) with its cave monasteries, churches, ancient and medieval ruins and fascinating natural rock formations is a place full of mystery, legends and beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Transnistrian Region<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you visit want to catch a feel of the former Soviet Union, then Moldova’s Transnistrian Region is a must-visit destination with its main city of Tiraspol, Bender and Tighina Fortresses, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Plan Your Trip to Moldova <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier and faster to visit Moldovan than you might imagine thanks to the growing number of direct flights<\/a>, trains and buses. In just two to three hours from London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Munich or Istanbul you can arrive in Chisinau airport<\/a> and begin exploring Moldova. Train buffs can take the overnight train from Bucharest or Kyiv to Chisinau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The articles and guides linked above provide a lot of information on things to do in Moldova, main attractions, wineries to visit, hiking trails, and much more to make it easy for independent travelers to research and book their trip to Moldova. You can also find more practical travel information for visiting Moldova<\/a>. For those of you who would prefer someone to assist with an itinerary and take care of all the logistics with a private or group tour, we can recommend one of the following local travel agencies and tour operators<\/a>. You can also find a local Moldovan guide<\/a> with specialization in history, culture, nature, wine, food and other topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to welcoming you soon in Moldova. Please let us know<\/a> if there is anything we can do to help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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