Highlights of Moldova
What to Do in Moldova: Our 4 Highlights
List of our 4 highlights
Hîncu Monastery: a first stop on the way
After crossing the border from Romania towards Chișinău, you pass the Hîncu Monastery. It’s a beautiful place to stop for a moment and soak up the serene atmosphere. Surrounded by green fields and quiet paths, this monastery gives you a first impression of rural Moldova and its spiritual side.
Chișinău: the green capital
Chișinău is surprisingly green and calm, which makes it perfect to explore the city by bike. We stayed with our camper by the city lake – an ideal spot for swimming and relaxing. The locals sometimes asked us why we would choose to spend our holiday here, but this relaxed, welcoming atmosphere made it a place where we wanted to stay longer.
Things to see in Chișinău you shouldn’t miss:
- Cascade Stairs: an impressive staircase with views over the city and modern artworks.
- Valea Morilor Park: a large city park around a lake, ideal for walking or cycling.
- Eternity Memorial Complex: an impressive monument in memory of the victims of wars.
- Water Tower: a historic tower with panoramic views over Chișinău.
- Palace of the Republic: a striking building in the city centre.
- Stephen the Great Park & Statue: the heart of the city with monuments and tree-lined boulevards.
- Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity: a stunning Orthodox church, both inside and out.
- Arc de Triumph: an iconic monument in the city centre.
- Chișinău City Hall & History Museum: learn more about the history and culture of the capital.
Day trip to Pridnestrovie: the country that doesn’t exist
On the edge of Ukraine lies a region that calls itself independent: Pridnestrovie. Officially it still belongs to Moldova, but it has its own laws, currency, and even border controls. With a local tour guide we visited this unique place – an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
For more details about this trip, check out our separate blog about Pridnestrovie.
Mileștii Mici: wine and endless vineyards
Moldova is, of course, famous for its wine, and the region of Mileștii Mici is a must-visit. With more than 200 kilometres of underground wine cellars, it is the largest wine cellar in the world. The views across the rolling vineyards are breathtaking, and you can taste and buy plenty of wines here – from budget-friendly bottles starting at just five euros to more exclusive selections. Unfortunately, when we visited it was closed for guided tours, but walking around the outside of the cellars and the surrounding vineyards was still worth it. Don’t forget to take a few bottles home!