Moldavia

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Moldavia

Moldova is a small country in Eastern Europe. Its rich soil and temperate continental climate with warm summers and mild winters have made the country one of the most productive agricultural regions since ancient times, and a major supplier of agricultural products in southeastern Europe. Moldova’s fertile soil produces fruits, vegetables and grain products and one of the most important industries of the country is wine - making, for which Moldova is known far beyond its borders. For many years, wine-making in Moldova was the basic occupation of the population.

CRICOVA WINERY

Крикова является крупнейшим подземным комплексом, известным во всем мире своими огромными лабиринтами и отличными винами. История этого удивительного места восходит к 1952 году.

Castel MIMI

Castel Mimi is recognized as the visit card of Moldova, one of the most important tourist attractions in the country, which has managed to gather guests from over 80 countries around the worl

Soroca Fortress

Soroca Fortress is a unique historical monument in the architecture of the defensive constructions of medieval Moldova. It was erected by Stephen the Great in the last quarter of the 15th cen

Hanul lui Hanganu

The pension is located in Rezina district, Lalova village, 100 km from Chisinau and is the perfect choice for a quiet holiday, full of emotions and positive energy.

Manuc Bei's mansion

Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816, Manuc Bei Mansion is an architectural monument located in the Hâncești district of the Republic of Moldova, which has a rich history.

Tipova Monastery

The largest Orthodox cave monastery in Moldova, considered one of the largest in Europe. The monastery amazes with its size and the multitude of rooms inside.

Saharna Monastery

Located at approx. 110 km north of Chisinau, on the right bank of the Dniester River, the "Holy Trinity" monastery in the Sahara is rightly considered one of the largest centers of religious

Balioz family mansion

Carabet Balioz's mansion is an architectural monument of national importance in the village of Ivancea, Orhei district, built in the second half of the 19th century.

Mileștii Mici Winery

Mileștii Mici underground galleries are located at a depth of up to 85m and represent the largest network of galleries with the largest collection of wines in the world.

Ascony Winery

Asconi Winery was founded in 1994 and is a family business. The winemaking factory is situated in the central zone of Moldova in the village Puhoi (Ialoveni Region).

Gagauz Sofrasi ethno-tourist complex

The Gagauz Sofrasi ethno-tourist complex has a variety of services, through which each guest will find an occupation for the soul .

Duruitoarea Veche

Duruitoarea Veche Cave is known as an ancient settlement from the Stone Age. It consists of three rooms with a total length of 49m, width 5-9m.

Lake Beleu

Lake Beleu is a natural lake in the Prut meadow, in the south of the Republic of Moldova. Research has shown that Lake Beleu can be considered an ecological natural laboratory in this reserva

The museum house of Alexandru Donici

"Alexandru Donici" House-Museum is a national museum in the village of Donici. This is the house where the Bessarabian / Moldavian fable poet Alecu Donici was born.

The museum house of A.S. Pușkin

It is an international value, a special place where the great Russian writer created his works. It is a recently restored four-room complex.

Tourist complex Stone Age

The tourist complex built in rock and contains two tasting rooms, and in the future will include 15 hotel numbers and the Wine-SPA area.

Eco Resort Butuceni

Eco Resort Butuceni is located in a picturesque place, which fascinates with its landscape. It is a rocky area with endless green territories on the banks of the river Raut.

Casa Veche Guesthouse

Pension "Casa Veche" is a fusion of modern and traditional and preserves the authentic elements of the rural areas of the country.

Chateau Vartely

"Château Vartely" is in the top of Moldovan winemakers with a tourist complex with a special architecture and presents a real landscape delight.

ATU Winery

ATU Winery is the first urban winery in Moldova. Located in Chisinau and with a complete production cycle, the winery is open for visits and events throughout the year.

Royal Forest

The "Princely Forest" reservation is located in the meadow of the Prut River and is unique for its biodiversity, soil types and vegetation, relief. It is the oldest forest in the country.

Old Orhei

Orheiul Vechi is the most important cultural site in Moldova, being in the process of being nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List

IA MANIA festival of traditional arts and crafts

Founded in 2013, the festival promotes traditional hand-embroidered blouses and supports the craftsmen who carefully preserve this tradition. The event is organized on the banks of the Nistru River and gathers artisans who display handmade objects, chefs who cook traditional recipes, musicians and dancers all in the Holercani village stadium.

At the hearth of the potter Vasilii Gonciari

Are you interested in crafts and traditions? Pottery is one of the archaic crafts of the cultural traditions of Moldova. One of the most valuable potters in Moldova lives in the village of Hoginești. Vasilii Gonceari inherited pottery from his ancestors. Here visitors can buy pots, souvenirs and household items. Children can try the potter's trade in workshops. Traditional gastronomy, folklore and dance are indispensable in the atmosphere of the fair.

HODINA

collective picnic and experiences in nature with over 70 local artisans and producers, vegetarian and fish cuisine, wine tastings, dozens of workshops for parents and children, DJ and live music, and many other activities.

WINEMAKERS’ BATTLE winemaking competition

Is Purcari on your Moldova bucket list? Château Purcari is the place where tradition meets fairytale landscapes. Here you have the chance to discover the deeper meaning of wine. During the Winemakers’ Battle, guests will experience the entire wine production process, from the moment the grapes are harvested to labeling bottles, and of course sampling world-class wines.

DOR CALATOR

open-air music festival with young instrumentalists and famous veterans of the local scene

VINOPERA a majestic musical and wine event

Where can you experience wines that are transformed into sound? At Castle Mimi on a Friday night, you can enjoy a beautiful story under the open sky, in an enchanting atmosphere, with friends, family and those dearest to you. VinOPERA, an outdoor party at Castel Mimi, provides quality music and exceptional wines.

PURCARI WINE RUN

Purcari Wine Run is a unique trail race in Moldova, which takes place in the grounds of the Chateau Purcari winery. Here you can find beautiful landscapes and bountiful vineyards. Along the running route, there are rest areas every 2 km. Each stop bears the name of the most famous wine varieties: Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rose, where runners can enjoy fruit, hydrate with water and of course taste wine of different varieties.

CRICOVA MUST FEST

Cricova’s MUST Fest celebrates the glory of the Moldovan grape harvest season. Festival visitors can travel through the famous underground cellars, a paradise of red, white, dry and sparkling wines. The streets of the underground cellars are marked by wine varieties, where you can take a stroll on the Legenda Plaiului street. While underground you’ll enjoy live music, artistic representations and film screenings.

BOSTANIADA ethno-gastronomic festival

Looking for a fall food festival? Bostaniada is an ethno-gastronomic festival, held annually on the last Sunday of September. The festival celebrates the pumpkin harvest and all that it brings. Different competitions are organized to honor diverse pumpkins from the strangest, the biggest, to the smallest and many others. At the festival, you can find a wide range of local products: vegetables, fruits, tools, articles of wood, textiles, clothing and other crafts.

NATIONAL WINE DAY the biggest celebration of Moldova’s wine culture

Think you know everything about wine? The National Wine Day of Moldova will give you a thousand more reasons to stay pleasantly amazed by Moldova’s rich wine culture.Over two days, winemakers encourage you to taste and appreciate their diverse blends. The festival spreads out from Chisinau to the wineries scattered across the countryside. Each winery prepares an attractive program with many exciting discoveries. October is the perfect time to visit Moldova, and each year you can see our national pride for our wine growing more and more.

CHISINAU INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

The Chisinau International Marathon gathers over 17,000 people annually from 50 countries around the world. Those interested will participate in several stages of the marathon, and at the finish line all participants are waiting for a participation medal, and the winners - valuable prizes.