Discover Moldova

Welcome to the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Moldova! Discover our exciting
emerging destination with its incredible wine, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine, untouched
nature, and warm hospitality. Moldova offers an authentic travel experience that combines the
best of history, tradition, and natural beauty.

As one of Eastern Europe's smallest countries, Moldova is centrally located, with Chisinau as its
vibrant capital and main transportation hub. Chisinau is also a thriving business environment,
contributing significantly to the country's economy.

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Things you probably didn't know about the Republic of Moldova
• Moldova is among top 10 places worth more travelers, according to "National
Geographic", 2017
• Most people in Moldova are bilingual and speak fluently at least one foreign language
• The Struve Geodetic Arch, located in the village of Rudi in north of Moldova, is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Here you will find the Eiffel Bridge - the bridge crosses the Prut River and connects the
city of Ungheni in the Republic of Moldova and the commune of Ungheni, Romania. The
bridge was designed and built by the company of Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel
Tower in Paris
• On the territory of the republic, there are 2 largest functional cellars in the world: Milestii
Mici with 200 km of underground labyrinths and Cricova with 120 km.
• The underground wine town of Cricova covers an area of 53 hectares. As in a real city,
there are traffic lights and road signs, all located at a depth of 35-80 m underground.
• In 2005, the Guinness Book of Records included the Republic of Moldova with the largest
collection of wines in the world - 1.5 million bottles, known as the "Golden Collection". It
is stored at a depth of over 80 meters, in "cases" of Gothic type, in the underground
galleries of Milestii Mici. The oldest wine in the collection dates from 1969.

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Chisinau – a city worth seeing
Moldova’s capital city takes pride in its expansive green spaces, including more than 23 lakes
and numerous large parks, but Chisinau is also filled with interesting things to see like its
museums, churches, outdoor markets, historical monuments, theatres and much more.

Did you know that:

• Chisinau is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the location of Petru Costin’s
3,200 horseshoes, the biggest horseshoe collection anywhere.
• Another World Record was achieved in Chisinau when Moldovan sommelier Daniel
Frumusachi used a saber to cut 49 champagne or sparkling wine bottles in 30 seconds.
• Stefan cel Mare Central Park in Chisinau is Moldova’s oldest park. Given the many
couples who met there, Stefan cel Mare Central Park is often referred to as “The Park of
Lovers”.
• Chisinau is home to 300 monuments, busts and memorial plaques including an 1885
bust of Alexander Pushkin (the oldest), the Sergei Lazo monument (the highest 7.5
meters), and the Little Prince bronze statuette (the smallest 11 centimeters).

city break.
What to do in the Capital and around?
Сlick below if you are interested in joining a free walking tour in Chisinau, offered by
ANTRIM and the Tourist Information Center team, please fill up the form and the team will
take care to show you the best of the capital.

Take a free walking tour

Take a look at the city map and plan your journey around the city. While walking on the Chisinau
streets listen to the audio guides available for 26 locations.
Your ultimate Chisinau Travel Guide.
p/s: Visit the Chisinau Tourist Information Center and you will get a bunch of travel ideas.

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Here are some highlights and top of places that deserve your visit during your stay
in Chișinău:

• Top 5 museums you must visit: National History Museum, National Art Museum,
National Ethnography and Natural History Museum, Museum of Chisinau (Water Tower),
Constantin Brâncusi Exhibition Center

• Our capital is known for having large and green parks, here is a list:Stephen the Great
Park & the Alley of Classics, Cathedral Park, Valea Morilor Park , Botanical Garden,
Dendrarium Park
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Where to eat and have a culinary experience in Chisinau? Check our top 5 restaurants
that offer traditional Moldovan dishes reinvented for the modern taste: Fuior (traditional
cuisine), Atypic, Gastrobar, 513, Teatrul Gastronomic.

If you want to feel the nice vibe of the nightlife - you can enjoy a glass of wine at the:
PlincuVin Wine Bar, WineMD, Invino, Carpe Diem.

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A lot of activities happen in Chisinau these days. Here are a few events we believe you
should not miss:
• June 1 - 4 AiAiAi. Festivalul Industriilor Creative 2023 (Creative Industries Festival 2023)
• June 3-4- Devin Degust (Wine&Food Festival)
• May 26 – June 4 Festival of Scenic Arts “BITEI”
Outside Chisinau:
If you decided to stay in Moldova longer, that’s great! Here are some places to discover
and experience less than an hour away from the capital, that you can reach by taxi:
The Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve (known as “Old Orhei”) with its cave monasteries,
churches, ancient and medieval ruins and fascinating natural rock formations is a place full of
mystery, legends and breathtaking landscapes. Conveniently located only 45-50 minutes away
from the capital city of Chisinau, Orheiul Vechi is a must-visit destination for visitors to Moldova.
While you can always visit Orheiul Vechi as a day trip from Chisinau, we recommend you stay a
bit longer and overnight in Butuceni or Trebujeni villages to truly feel the depth of history, natural
beauty and local hospitality in this beautiful pocket of central Moldova.

It’s hard to speak of Moldova and not speak of its wine. Throughout its history, wine and
grapes have been deeply intertwined with the country's myths, folklore and legends. In
other words, our wine heritage is an indispensable part of local traditions, customs and
gastronomy.

Here are a few top wineries from the Wine Routes of Moldova, part of ITER VITIS european
cultural routes, you could visit by taxi from Chisinau.
1. Cricova Winery - underground wine cellars housed in 120 km of limestone tunnels: the
national cultural treasure
2. Milești Mici - the longest wine cellar in the world (200 km) and holder of the Guinness
record for the largest collection of wines in the world (2 million bottles);
3. Château Vartely - “The most original practice of wine tourism” award from the 2021. Iter
Vitis Phoenicians Route Awards was given to the winery for the immersive light show
projection mapping on wine barrique in their cellars.
4. Asconi Winery - rustic atmosphere & tasty traditional food & great wine.
5. Chateau Cojusna – medieval style château, with beautifully decorated tasting halls and
an underground cellar.

For more suggestions and questions, the Tourist Information Center team will be at Mediacor
during the badges collection from 26 to 31 of May.
To Discover more about Moldova in the future, please leave your contact at
media@moldova.travel