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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 wine collection in the world Mileștii Mici is 18 km south of Chișinău, in the...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 first day, 493 people gathered in the Great National Assembly Square and formed the world’s...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 and a bridge between different worlds. Today, it invites travelers to step back in time...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 the earliest days of the Dacian tribes more than 2 000 years ago through the...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 by a pretty “young” monument called The Thanksgiving Candle. It was opened in 2004 and...Read More