Eichendorf, a German Lutheran village in Bessarabia founded in 1908, is today Doina in Moldova’s Cahul district. What remains, where the records are, and how to visit.Read More
What does a city look like when its streets are lined with wine instead of houses? Less than half an hour from Chișinău, two of them lie under the hills: Mileștii Mici and Cricova. Together they keep more than three million bottles in tunnels that were once dug for building stone. Mileștii Mici: the largest...Read More
Photo above: the record-setting human grapevine in the Great National Assembly Square, 3 October 2026. Photo: MOLDPRES. On 3–4 October 2026, Chișinău celebrated the 25th edition of National Wine Day (Ziua Națională a Vinului), Moldova’s biggest wine festival. The theme of this anniversary edition was “United by Wine”. A new Guinness World Record On the...Read More
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
The Lower Prut Natural Reserve in Moldova: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nestled in the heart of Moldova, the Lower Prut Natural Reserve has been designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting its exceptional ecological value. Spanning across 15,000 hectares, this unique biosphere reserve is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and plant species. Its...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
