Are you thinking of visiting Europe's least visited country soon? Here are some of the best things to do in Moldova.
When people are thinking about traveling Europe, Chișinău often isn't the first destination that comes to their mind, I mean, many people probably would have never even heard of the city. This capital city doesn't
Moldova is one of my favorite budget travel destinations! Here are 20 Moldova travel photos to inspire you to pack your suitcase and check it out for yourself!
Moldova travel information, including maps of Moldova, food, drink and where to stay in Moldova plus the best time to travel in Moldova
If you're looking for a unique, underrated, and off-the-beaten-track European city getaway, these photos of Chisinau, Moldova, show this city in a truly breathtaking way.
Chisinau is a cool, offbeat city with tons of stuff to do, but it's easier to explore if you know what you want to see beforehand. The city center is large, and a lot of the best things to do in Chisinau aren't located in a single area or neighborhood. Where to Stay in Chisinau,
An updated guide to Soviet architecture in Chisinau. Fans of Soviet buildings, monuments and mosaics will find plenty to explore in the capital of Moldova.
Here are the top 14 Moldovan foods you must try if you’re planning a visit to Moldova!
Are you thinking of visiting Europe's least visited country soon? Here are some of the best things to do in Moldova.
Never heard of Moldova? And even less considered it as a holiday escape? Well you would be surprised about what the country has to offer!!
Look at this adorable cake! It’s like a tiny stack of wood but with the flavors of a Black Forest cake. Cherries in the middle, chocolate on top and cream all around a cookie-like dough which…
During the communist era a diversified industry was established in Moldova, agriculture was modernized, and transport and the building industry were overhauled. Following independence, the government began the gradual transformation from a command (centrally planned) to a market economy, establishing a program to privatize many state enterprises primarily through distribution of ownership vouchers to the public. The transition has been slow and uneven because of corruption, lack of foreign investment, and other economic pressures. In the early 21st century Moldova was among the poorest countries in Europe. More than half of the country’s land is arable, and most of that
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The least-visited nation in the continent is beginning to herald its untold treasures of a bygone era—and serious travelers are taking note
When I left the US to travel the world, I didn't even know about Moldova as a country. When I finally made it there as a way-stop between Romania and Ukraine, I could only wonder why I waited so long to visit.
Learn everything you need to know to plan your visit in this Moldova travel guide. Moldova is a little-visited, small landlocked country sandwiched between
Hâncu monastery - Moldova The Hâncu Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Hâncu) is a monastery in Bursuc, Moldova. The monastery was founded in 1678. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hâncu_monastery
Moldova may be the least visited country in Europe, but it has the largest wine cellar in the world, and a history that stretches back for millennia.
When I left the US to travel the world, I didn't even know about Moldova as a country. When I finally made it there as a way-stop between Romania and Ukraine, I could only wonder why I waited so long to visit.
Learn everything you need to know to plan your visit in this Moldova travel guide. Moldova is a little-visited, small landlocked country sandwiched between
Hâncu monastery - Moldova The Hâncu Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Hâncu) is a monastery in Bursuc, Moldova. The monastery was founded in 1678. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hâncu_monastery
Moldova may be the least visited country in Europe, but it has the largest wine cellar in the world, and a history that stretches back for millennia.
Ultimate 12-day itinerary, costs, how to move around, where to stay, cultural facts, must-try dishes and everything you need to know to travel to Moldova
Okay, Moldova is a great country to visit, but how about its capital city? Is it worth visiting Chisinau? My answer is yes and here are the reasons why.
Wine is what makes Moldova really special and what unites the people. We have our way of growing grapes, making wine and maturating it in the wine cellars. The main secret is the sun we have, very fertile soil and the most important our feeling and love for this product. Winemaking is our basic occupation, our lifestyle and the way of living.
Chisinau is a cool, offbeat city with tons of stuff to do, but it's easier to explore if you know what you want to see beforehand. The city center is large, and a lot of the best things to do in Chisinau aren't located in a single area or neighborhood. Where to Stay in Chisinau,
Quick, name a wine- and food-loving European city within range of ancient monasteries and world-class vineyards! You’re probably thinking of something in…
Orheiul Vechi and the villages Trebujeni an Butuceni. Ten kilometers to the southeast of Orhei city lies Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei; marked on maps as the village of Trebujeni). This is arguably Moldova’s most fantastic sight. The chimerical Orheiul Vechi Monastery Complex is carved into a massive limestone cliff in this wild, rocky, remote spot. Getting here ain’t easy (forget about public transportation), but it’s well worth the effort. The Cave Monastery (Manastire in Pestera), inside a cliff overlooking the modest Raut River, was dug by Orthodox monks in the 13th century. It remained inhabited until the 18th century, and in 1996 a handful of monks returned and began restoring it. Shorts are forbidden and women must cover their heads inside the monastery. A small, moody chapel is part of the complex, which acts as a church for three neighboring villages, as it did in the 13th century. Adjacent is the area where up to 13 monks lived for decades at a time, sleeping on pure bedrock in tiny stone nooks (chilii), opening into a central corridor. There’s also a stone terrace, from where views of the entire cliff and surrounding plains are nothing less than breathtaking. The cliff face is dotted with additional caves and places of worship, dug over the millennia by Geto-Dacian tribes from before Christ’s time. In all, the huge cliff contains six complexes of interlocking caves, most of which are accessible only by experienced rock climbers and therefore off-limits to most tourists. After WWII archaeologists started uncovering several layers of history in this region, including a fortress built in the 14th century by Stefan cel Mare, later destroyed by Tartars, and the remnants of a defense wall surrounding the monastery complex from the 15th century. Some of their finds are on exhibit in Chisinau’s National History Museum. In the 18th century the cave-church was taken over by villagers from neighboring Butuceni. In 1905 they built an additional church above ground dedicated to the Ascension of St Mary. This church was shut down by the Soviets in 1944 and remained abandoned throughout the Communist regime. Services resumed in 1996. On the main road to the complex you’ll find the headquarters where you can purchase your entrance tickets and visit the tiny village museum where several archaeological finds from the 15th and 16th centuries are presented. Guides can be arranged here, but only in Russian and Romanian. Ancillary attractions include remnants of a 15th century defence wall surrounding the monastery complex, an ethnographic museum in the nearby village of Butuceni and newly open caves across the valley.
