Exploring the Historic Tighina Fortress: A Jewel of Moldovan Heritage Nestled on the scenic banks of the Dniester River, the Tighina Fortress, also known as Bender Fortress, stands as a magnificent testament to centuries of tumultuous history. This iconic landmark has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, serving as a sentinel for Moldovan culture...Read More
Not far from Chisinau you can find a place that offers you a rare, breath taking view. It is called Old Orhei (Romanian: Orheiul Vechi) and it is a natural, historical and archaeological complex situated on the banks of the Raut River. The complex is known for its Cave Monastery, but also includes ruins ranging from...Read More
The Legend of the Soroca Fortress and more… When you come to Moldova you can not miss a trip to Soroca where you can visit some unique and interesting places. Soroca is a city situated in Moldova’s North part, right on the banks of the Dniester River. The entrance of the city is guarded...Read More
Moldova’s Legends Would you like to plunge into Moldova’s history by discovering its Legends? Come with us! We will take you on a trip to Moldova’s most interesting Legends that tell the story of some of the most beautiful places of our country. „MOLDOVA” – do you know where does this name comes from? Well...Read More
The Lower Prut Natural Reserve in Moldova: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Nestled in the heart of Moldova, the Lower Prut Natural Reserve has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting its exceptional ecological value. Spanning across 15,000 hectares, this unique biosphere reserve is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and plant...Read More
Every season in Moldova has its charm. Winter is one of the most beautiful time in Moldova as our landscapes become a fairy tale. And it is not just about the sights, it’s about the winter traditions. Moldova’s winter traditions are all about love, care and spending time with the family. We’ve inherited our traditions...Read More
Saint Basil the Great (January 14) During this holiday the children go from house to house blessing the families. They throw grains of wheat, corn grains, oat. The grains that fall in the courtyard or in the house symbolize faith in a more prosperous year and rich harvest. This holiday is also called Old New...Read More
Moldavian traditions. Saint Andrew’s Day On December 13 we celebrate St. Andrew’s Day. It is a Moldavian Halloween. It is believed that on the night between 12th and 13th the evil spirits appear among the people and that the wolves speak human language (St. Andrew was believed to be the master of the wild animals)....Read More
Republic of Moldova have a rich tradition in food preparation. As our lands are extremely fertile, we grow a full variety of fruits and vegetables, from which we serve the majority of the foods at the guests table. The relation of the people here with the eastern and western civilizations also conditioned the development...Read More
When you are in Republic of Moldova one of the must see site is the Orhei Vechi. While here it is indicated that you see the most of it among which is places listed below: 1. The cave monastery which consist of the church St. Maria and 11 caves (that at the moment are accessible...Read More