Οι καλύτερες ποδηλατικές διαδρομές στα Κριουλένι

A large coin stylized as a Moldavian lei

The "Gate of Chișinău," two large prefabricated buildings from the real socialist era. It reminds me of the Frankfurter Tor in Berlin.

You can drive on the highway, but you can drive on the right side. It's a bit loud. It's not prohibited.

The hero for the Moldovans.

Complexul Memorial Eternitate: Memorial complex with eternal flame for the soldiers of the Red Army who fell in World War II (restored in 2006).

Nice place to visit once. This is the city center part of the city. There is a public bathroom and benches nearby to sit on.

During my wanderings through the vibrant streets of Chișinău, surrounded by the lively atmosphere of a city rich in culture and history, I found myself in front of the impressive City Hall. A masterpiece in the Italian Gothic style, this building stands proudly in the heart of the Moldovan capital, telling a story of destruction and rebirth embedded deep within its walls. Built in 1901, originally as a seat for the City Duma, the town hall experienced the turmoil of World War II, which almost reduced it to rubble. But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the town hall was rebuilt after the war, a testament to indomitability and reconstruction, guided by surviving images and building plans. Looking at this majestic building, one cannot help but marvel at the deep scars it has endured while admiring its regained splendor. Directly at the town hall there is a signpost showing the distances to Chișinău's twin cities, a small but meaningful detail that symbolizes solidarity and friendship across borders. Stating that Odessa is only 184 kilometers away is a reminder of the close interconnectedness of the regions and the common stories they share.

The monument of Ștefan cel Mare, also known as Stefan the Great, stands in a park that tells its own story in every season, but especially in spring and autumn, when nature is in all its splendour, it seems as if history is changing lively. As I strolled through the park, surrounded by the soft palette of autumn, I found myself in front of this impressive monument. Built in honor of Ștefan cel Mare, the Moldovan ruler who ruled from 1433 to 1504 and whose life and reign were marked by the tireless struggle to preserve Moldova's independence from the Ottoman Empire. The monument, erected in 1927, has survived the turmoil of history and today stands as a proud symbol of Moldovan identity and resilience.