Moldova Tourist Information Center

Dear travellers, an important announcement 🔔

From 27th to 29th February buses connecting Chisinau with other cities and villages will not be available.

Please plan your journeys in advance.

🍇 Wine Day in Moldova: Intertwining Flavours and Traditions 🍷

On 7-8 October, the XXII National Wine Day will take place on the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau. The event will be held under the slogan "Our wine conquers the world".
Join us in celebrating the Wine Day full of amazing flavours and unique impressions.

🎉 Programme of events in the great national assembly square:
Tastings: Taste the best wines of Moldova, presented by the best wineries of the country.
Masterclasses: Learn the secrets of winemaking from experienced masters.
Cultural events: Enjoy national music, dancing and traditional Moldovan cuisine.
Buy a taster card and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of celebration - https://iticket.md/en/event/ziua-nationala-a-vinului-2023.

In addition to the main events at the Grand National Assembly Square, some wineries in Moldova have prepared their own special programme. Don't miss the unique programmes and enjoy the special atmosphere of the celebration right at the wineries:

🍷Chateau Vartely - take part in the unusual race "Home to Tarabosta", celebrate the 15th anniversary of the winery and taste wines from the TOTEM collection. Tickets for the event are available here https://iticket.md/en/event/ziua-nationala-a-vinului-la-chateau-vartely.

🍷Chateau Cojușna - has prepared a tasting of 4 fine wines, national cuisine and special guest musicians. Tickets for the event can be purchased here https://iticket.md/en/event/ziua-vinului-la-chateau-cojusna.

🍷Castel MIMI - offers unlimited musts, tasting of wines from local grape varieties, live music, master classes and much more. Tickets for the event can be purchased here https://iticket.md/en/event/show-must-go-on-la-castel-mimi.

🍷Chateau Purcari - test your luck in the raffle, stroll through the wine galleries, enjoy wine and great music. Tickets for the event can be purchased here https://iticket.md/en/event/ziua-vinului-la-chateau-purcari.

🍷Poiana Winery - has prepared a special musical programme, lots of food and an endless supply of wine for you to taste. Tickets for the event can be booked by calling 076 711 111

🍷Crama Mircești - here you will find a huge selection of authentic dishes, masterclasses, fiery dancing and of course lots of wine. Don't miss the opportunity to get priceless emotions and impressions, book your ticket now at - +373 601 11 170

*The other wineries will also welcome you on this festive weekend and will offer you their special programmes

Don't miss the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of wine passion and enjoy the unique flavours of Moldovan wines. Wine Day is not just an event, it is a real journey into the world of winemaking and gastronomy!

Are you planning to visit Moldova this week? Here is a list of events that could brighten up your time in our country and give you an unforgettable experience!

Tasting golden wines - https://iticket.md/en/event/degustam-vinuri-de-aur
The World of Childhood - https://iticket.md/en/event/lumea-copilariei
DeVin&DeGust festival 2023 - https://iticket.md/en/event/festivalul-devin-degust-2023
Ancient Festival - Dacia Libera - https://iticket.md/en/event/festivalul-antic-dacia-libera
BITEI 2023 International Festival of Performing Arts, XIII edition - https://iticket.md/en/event/festivalul-international-al-artelor-scenice-bitei-2023-editia-a-xiii-a

On June 1st, Moldova will be hosting the European Summit, a significant gathering of leaders from across Europe. In light of this event, starting from May 31st at 5 PM, there will be traffic restrictions around Chisinau.

✅ During the EPC Summit, the residents of the capital and guests of the capital will have access to alternative routes, which have been created to ensure better traffic flow and overall organization.

🛣 We encourage you to plan your itinerary in advance, confidently using this graphic map where all detour routes are accurately marked: http://rutealternativesummit1iunie.stellarsolutions.md

Attention all tourists visiting Moldova during the European Summit!

We would like to inform you that there will be temporary changes to the train services between Chisinau and Iasi from May 30th to June 1st.

🚂 During the European Summit, the train service between Chisinau and Iasi will not be operational. However, 🚆The train service between Chisinau and Bucharest will continue to run according to its regular schedule.

Therefore, we recommend exploring alternative transportation options, such as buses or private cars, for traveling between Chisinau and Iasi during this period.

📩Contact us for any further information!
Safe travels!❤️

🇲🇩We would like to inform you about the arrangements in place during the summit period, which will be held on June 1st in the Republic of Moldova. Please take note of the following:

🛂 Border Crossings 🛂
All land border crossings will operate as usual, and the movement of travelers and transportation will not be affected during the European Summit. You can continue to use the established border checkpoints without any disruptions.

🛩 Chisinau International Airport 🛩
Please be aware that Chisinau International Airport will temporarily suspend its civil flights from June 1st, 00:00, until June 2nd, 07:00. This is to ensure the safe arrival and departure of 50 foreign delegations attending the summit.

Additionally, civilian drones are prohibited from flying starting from May 31st, 00:00, until June 2nd, 07:00.
We recommend staying updated on the organization of road traffic. It is also advisable to keep your identification documents easily accessible in case you are required to present them to the authorities.

📩If you have any further questions or need assistance, please reach out to the local authorities or the tourist information center.

🙏🏻Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope you have a wonderful time in Moldova!

Spring has arrived in Moldova, and with it begins the beautiful tradition of the “Mărțișor” - the symbol of Spring in Moldova, represented by a decoration made from two intertwined red and white strings with a hanging tassel.

Behind the legend of the Mărțisor, which originated in the 18th century, origin many traditions. It is believed that the Mărțisor has existed for over two thousand years.

This year, to your loved ones! ❤️🤍

Guides of Moldova is a platform that aims to inform tourists from all over the world about tourist destinations, as well as about qualified guides from the Republic of Moldova. The initiative to create the platform belongs to the National Inbound Tourism Association of Moldova, in order to promote and develop Moldova as a tourist destination abroad. We are convinced that Moldova, a new country emerging on the international tourism scene, can become a top destination through sharing our authentic culture and unique heritage with visitors. Moldova is a small territory that brings together many rich experiences and pleasures. It is a perfect choice for tourists who want to explore picturesque landscapes, taste the famous Moldovan wine and cuisine, and experience the diversity of Moldovan culture. We invite you to join our initiative, to develop Moldovan tourism together and highlight the true value of Moldova. If you are a qualified guide who wants to contribute directly to the promotion of the Republic of Moldova as a tourist destination, then do not hesitate to contact us.
https://guidesofmoldova.com/en

Guides of Moldova The knowledge and expertise of a local tour guide in Moldova can improve your visit to Moldova in many different ways. Here are a few of the benefits of working with a local guide:

IA MANIA FESTIVAL 2022 ❤️ 😍

📸 by Friptuleac Roman Photographer

Become the Tourist Ambassador of Chisinau!

During the "I greet you Chisinau" Festival, the National Inbound Association for Domestic Tourism together with the Chisinau City Hall runs the "Ask me about Chisinau" campaign to inform citizens and foreign tourists about tourist destinations in the capital by distributing information materials , which can be found at the Information Center for tourists inside the town hall and in the Tourist Trolleybus "Chisinau Sightseeing" which will run for free this weekend 🥳
👉When: Saturday - Sunday (July 16-17)
☝️Where: The Arc de Triomphe
⏱️At what time:
Route I: 12:00 (Russian)
Route II: 14:00 (English)
Route III: 16:00 (Romanian)

Capacity: 22 people

During the trip you will visit 25 of the most important tourist attractions in Chisinau, and you will discover their histories from the past to the present.
⌛The journey takes an hour.
During the trip you will receive the map of Chisinau and the program of the festival "I greet you Chisinau".
The activity is organized on the occasion of the inauguration of 586 years since the first documentary attestation of the city of Chisinau (July 17, 1436) 🥳
Travel and become the tourist ambassador of beautiful places in Chisinau!
The event's agenda.
http://chisinau.md/libview.php?l=ro&idc=403&id=39072&t=/Presa/Comunicate-de-presa/Festivalul-Te-salut-Chiinau-ziua-II
https://visit.chisinau.md/

The Chișinău Tourist City Map
is now available online as well. 🥳

If you have no time to swing by the Tourist Info Center, make sure to access the map so you have all the important places gathered in one spot.

Link for the map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1M1RZq-gEsUAqnVGipFY5r6lV7dfej7sx&usp=sharing

See you around town! 😉

Soroca Fortress has reopened!

After almost a year of break, Soroca Fortress awaits
visitors again.

The fortress can be visited Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00.

The entrance ticket for adults is –15 lei, children ages 7–16- 7 lei, and the younger ones enter for free.

Take a virtual tour of the fortress here:
https://360.moldova.travel/pano/view/87

Save the post and go there for the weekend!❤️

👧🏻 The capital of Moldova is a perfect destination for family vacations. The thing is that it can offer a lot of great facilities to please both adults and kids.

The city has plenty of interesting attractions - be sure to explore them along with kids so that they can learn to see the beauty from an early age.

We prepare a list of places and activities that are waiting for you and your kids in Chisinau:

🦚 Chisinau Zoo
🌳 Rose Valley Park
🏖 Aqua Magic Waterpark
🎠 Atrium Wonderland
🐿 Dendrarium Park
🎭 Licurici Theater

Check the following link to find more attractions: https://bit.ly/3by2xQs.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🍷 It’s hard to overestimate the role that wine plays in Moldova’s cultural and economic life. Archaeological discoveries indicate that our wine-making tradition is one of the world’s oldest, dating back 7,000 years to the Neolithic era’s Cucuteni-Trypillian civilization.

Down through the centuries, grapes and wine have become an indispensable part of our customs, traditions and gastronomy. They are also interwoven in our folklore, myths and legends.

Moldovan has drawn on its wine-making tradition to become one of today’s top producers of outstanding vintages. As proof, all we need do is point to the fact that our wines win hundreds of international awards a year.

One measure of wine’s importance to our country is that we have more than 128,000 hectares of vineyards – the highest percentage to total agricultural land of any country in the world.
For more details, read about Moldovan wine on the following page: https://bit.ly/3u6Fti6

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🦢 Lovers of oeno-culinary, ethno-cultural and natural discoveries, must go to the south of Moldova! There you will find a lot of interesting destinations to explore.

And to give you a sneak peek from our culture and traditions, these are the top locations we would like to suggest: Gagauzia with its finest gastronomy, Wineries like Kara Gani and Etcetera, Sofrasi guesthouse for an amazing experience and connection with nature, Cahul district with its splendid Lake Beleu and many more.

Sounds like we convinced you? See all the recommendations and suggestions for locations and activities in the southern part of Moldova in the following link: https://bit.ly/3tgJGiV.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🌡 The climate in Moldova is temperate continental, with hot long summers and short mild winters.

Lows go below 0 in winter and highs in summer over around 27-30. It’s mostly dry, with rainfalls in early summer and in October.
During the spring, the temperature is usually around +15° C. During the summer, the temperature is around +21.4° C; while the winter is the coldest one, with a monthly average temperature of –3.5° C. The fall is warm, with the weather getting chilly and rainy. Average temperatures around this time may be +3° C to +5° C.

The best time to go to Moldova is from May to September: the temperatures are usually pleasant, with cool nights. In July and August, however, there may be hot periods, so, if you do not like the heat, you can choose the months of May, June and September.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🐏 Lovers of local adventures and traditions are more than welcome to visit the Center of Moldova.

And what are the advantages, you may ask? It is easy and fast to reach the points situated near Chisinau. You can plan this as a day trip and recharge your batteries from the nature.

Orhei district has a lot to impress you: breathtaking landscapes, historical monuments and peasant households. Orheiul Vechi cultural-natural Reserve is known for a complex relief that combines geological structures of about 13 million years old. It is astounding how many impressive locations you can see along this route.

To get a better understanding of the route and structure your own itinerary for visiting the Center of Moldova, take a look here: https://bit.ly/3Q2KuSg.

If you follow this route, write in comments your impressions, we’re excited to listen to your experience.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

Do you plan to visit Moldova in the next couple of days and want to attend some events during your stay? We have some recommendations for you then 👀

Below is a list of the upcoming events we prepared for you. Check it out and don’t miss the chance to have the greatest experience in Moldova:

𝟐𝟒/𝟎𝟔 Să fie JOC!
https://bit.ly/3Qvca2z

𝟐𝟓/𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟔/𝟎𝟔 MFD Fashion Soirée
https://bit.ly/3Qh5qVG

𝟑𝟎/𝟎𝟔 Festivalul Internațional „Nopțile Pianistice”, ediția a XX-a. Concert simfonic
https://bit.ly/3OAmzrY

𝟎𝟏/𝟎𝟕 Pornește Cuptorul
https://bit.ly/3n8sSad

𝟎𝟐/𝟎𝟕 Gipsy Night la Castel MIMI
https://bit.ly/3NaCX1c

𝟎𝟑/𝟎𝟕 Valentin Uzun & Tharmis Summer Party
https://bit.ly/3n53Zwb


For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

If you enjoy travelling, we would advise that you make use of the services provided by travel agencies to have an enjoyable and careless getaway.

Why contacting a travel agency?

🌞 It will save your time and effort;
🌞 You can get the best offers and
personalized options;
🌞 It will save your money;
🌞 It will give you the opportunity to be guided on your journey to Moldova;
🌞 You will enjoy authentic experiences.

We prepared it for you with pleasure!
In the following link, you can find out more about our local travel agencies and read about their offers: https://bit.ly/3MUCtMw.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🍇 Where to find the best local markets in Chisinau?

Do you want to feel the special atmosphere of the city and try the tastiest local products we have in our country? Then we have some recommendations of our local markets that will fulfill your need during your stay in Moldova.

From fresh fruit and vegetables, dried nuts, raw honey, fish, meat, bread, and alcohol to clothing and household items, you can find almost anything you need. Most products are local and the prices are negotiable.

Keep in mind that you have to exchange your money into Moldovan lei, as the merchants accept the payment in cash only.

The most wholesome experience you can have in Moldova is going to Piata Centrala, a market where you can find absolutely everything and meet local people that will introduce and give you to try their products.

In the link below, you can find a list of the local markets in Chisinau: https://bit.ly/3xr7VMB.

We are happy to welcome all the tourists in our country and we want them to feel like home.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

📍Vadul-Rascov is a particularly beautiful place. For centuries, it was a frontier town, also here was the famous Fair for the entire region, while in old times there was the famous Silk Road crossing this territory. Before the Dubasari Hydroelectric Power Station was made operational, the villagers used to cross the Dniester River without getting off the horse. When you arrive in Vadul-Rascov, leave some money in the village, as Rascov means pocket money in Dacian language. In Vadul-Rascov locality there is also Socola village. In the upper terrace of the high river bank, behind the village of Socola, the largest, most enigmatic and yet hardly discovered cave complex in this part of Europe.

The researchers say that the caves are of karst origin, being then transformed by the man-dug mine into a secret refuges and places of worship. Stretching the four-level complex, along more than seven kilometers of the riverbank, offers an incredible panorama of the gigantic cave complex.

Warning: A part of the route is located in Transnistria – a self-proclaimed separatist region, so don’t forget to take your passport to cross the “border”.

Discover more routes of this destination in the next link:https://bit.ly/38Xa7mU.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

Moldova is a constantly developing tourist destination that can offer unique experiences every time. Choose to discover and rediscover Moldova through the predetermined routes to make sure that you will not miss anything important.

Moldova Travel prepared a list of the most impressive destinations in Moldova which are worth your time:

📍Vadul-Rascov and Socola
📍The Southern Moldovan Countryside
📍The Center of the Country

Each route includes unique locations, sightseeings, guesthouses, wineries, forests and plenty of local activities. You can choose one of the routes or try to combine all of them during your stay in Moldova. Each of the 3 routes is worth a try.

You can find all of them with more details in the following link: https://bit.ly/3Qe10iu.

Save them and start your own adventure!

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

Do you plan to visit Moldova in the next couple of days and want to attend some events during your stay? We have some recommendations for you then 👀

Below is a list of the upcoming events we prepared for you. Check it out and don’t miss the chance to have the greatest experience in Moldova:

𝟏𝟕/𝟎𝟔 - 𝟏𝟗/𝟎𝟔 Festivalul de Muzică Clasică “DescOperă”
https://bit.ly/3x9skWh

𝟏𝟕/𝟎𝟔 UNISON Șezătoare Electronică
https://bit.ly/3twY0UD

𝟏𝟕/𝟎𝟔 Lidia Isac singing “The Great American Songbook”
https://bit.ly/3N7cPnX

𝟏𝟖/𝟎𝟔 Sparkling Brunch
https://bit.ly/3b3PdDd

𝟏𝟖/𝟎𝟔 Fac Bac Artcor
https://bit.ly/3xvthIx

𝟐𝟏/𝟎𝟔 Festivalul Internațional Nopțile Pianistice
https://bit.ly/3xmzW7T

𝟐𝟏/𝟎𝟔 Jazz Jam Artcor
https://bit.ly/3xAf9hw

𝟐𝟑/𝟎𝟔 Vin’ la 3 concerte: Cuba Night
https://bit.ly/3zyppJz

𝟐𝟒/𝟎𝟔 Să fie JOC!
https://bit.ly/3Qvca2z

𝟐𝟓/𝟎𝟔-𝟐𝟔/𝟎𝟔 MFD Fashion Soirée
https://bit.ly/3Qh5qVG

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

🗺 The Republic of Moldova has a rich cultural heritage which may be of great interest to tourists.

Because ethnic groups make up a substantial percentage of the population in certain parts of our country, going there will give you a glimpse into the culture of Russians, Romanians, Bulgarians, Ukrainians and Gagauzians.

You will find many monuments and other reminders of Soviet times in Moldova, including statues of Vladimir Lenin, the father of communism. Moldova’s transnistrian region is a little-changed repository of what life was like in the U.S.S.R. This may not last, however, so it would be wise for you to include Transnistria on your itinerary when you visit Moldova.

Check the following link to get inspired and create your own cultural list of activities during your stay in Moldova: https://bit.ly/3NroPl8.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

⛺️ Where can I go camping in Moldova?

Do you love to spend your time outdoors and enjoy the nature while travelling? Then we would like to recommend some camping routes in Moldova that you might enjoy during your stay in our country.

In the following map, you can find the best camping places on the territory of the Republic of Moldova: https://bit.ly/3ayYJxX.

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.

Do you plan to visit Moldova in the next couple of days and want to attend some events during your stay? We have some recommendations for you then 👀

Below is a list of the upcoming events we prepared for you. Check it out and don’t miss the chance to have the greatest experience in Moldova:

𝟏𝟏/𝟎𝟔 Rosé Day la Castel Mimi
https://bit.ly/3MAHIkp

𝟏𝟏/𝟎𝟔 MFD Fashion Soirée
https://bit.ly/3mkI2ci

𝟏𝟐/𝟎𝟔 iProsop
https://bit.ly/3NB8XMZ

𝟏𝟔/𝟎𝟔 Corul Național de Cameră la 20 de ani
https://bit.ly/3mjWhOs

𝟏𝟕/𝟎𝟔 - 𝟏𝟗/𝟎𝟔 Festivalul de Muzică Clasică “DescOperă”
https://bit.ly/3x9skWh

For more details on how to get around in Moldova, you can reach us on www.moldova.travel.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information, we’ll be more than happy to answer all your questions and be your local guide.