Moldova TOURIST DESTINATION

Hospitality. Traditions. Mystery.

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The Republic of Moldova is one of the tourist destinations located in the

heart of the old European continent, being part of world tourism family.

• Useful Information • The Republic of Moldova is located between Ukraine to the

north, east, and south and Romania to the west. • The territory of the Republic of Moldova has from north to south

350 km and from west to east – 150 km. • Area – 33.87 thousand square km. • Population - approximately 3.5 million people. • Capital - Chisinau, over 800 thousand inhabitants. • State language – Moldovan (Romanian). • Religion – 95% of the population are Orthodox Christians. • The Republic of Moldova declared its independence on August

27, 1991. • Government form: Republic • Head of state: President of the Republic of Moldova, elected by

the Parliament for a 4-year mandate. • Head of Government: Prime Minister, appointed by the state

President and voted by the Parliament. • National currency – Moldovan leu (MDL) (1 USD = approx. 13

MDL, 1 EUR = approx. 17 MDL). 1 MDL is equivalent to 100 bani (coins).

• Internet domain - .md • Telephone code - +373.

Chisinau – European capital

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Prince of Moldova Saint Stefan the Great

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City Gates

Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

Presidency of the Republic of Moldova

Government of the Republic of Moldova

Palace of the Republic

“Nativity of the Lord”Cathedral

National Opera and Ballet Theatre “Maria Biesu”

National Theatre “Mihai Eminescu”

Theatre “Luceafarul”

Theatre „Eugene Ionesco”

National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History

National Archaeology and History Museum of Moldova

National Arts Museum of Moldova

House-museum “A. Mateevici”

House-museum “Alexandru Donici”

Cultural and natural reserve “Old Orhei”

Soroca Fortress

Tighina Fortress

Medieval wooden church “Assumption of Virgin Mary”

“Assumption of Virgin Mary” Church in Causeni

Religious Tourism

Capriana Monastery

Curchi Monastery

Hincu Monastery

Tipova Cave Monastery

Saharna Monastery

Rudi Monastery

Japca Monastery

Raciula Monastery

Frumoasa Monastery

Hirjauca Monastery

Hirbovat Monastery

Wine tourism

“Cricova” Winery

„Milestii Mici” Winery

“Purcari“ winery

“Chateau Vartely” Winery

“Branesti Cellars” Winery

“Migdal-P” Winery

Cultural tourismCultural events: • International Opera and Ballet

Festival „Maria Biesu" • International Music Festival

„Martisor” • International Folklore Festival

“Nufarul Alb” • International Folklore Festival

„Mesterul Manole” • Wine Festival • Ethno Music Festival „Gustar” • Music Festival „Ethno-Jazz” • Popular Traditions Festival

„Duminica Mare” • Craftsmen Potters Fair

International Folklore Festival „Mesterul Manole”

International Folklore Festival “Nufarul Alb”

Craftsmen Potters Fair

Ethno Music Festival „Gustar”

Rural Tourism and Gastronomy

EcotourismNatural monuments of the Republic of Moldova: • Scientific reserve “Padurea

Domneasca” • Scientific reserve “Codru” • Scientific reserve “Prutul de

Jos” • Scientific Reserve “Plaiul

Fagului” • Scientific reserve “Iagorlic” • Landscape reserve “Toltrele

Prutului” • Landscape reserve “The

Hundred Knolls” • “Emil Racovita” Cave

Balneary tourism “Codru” Sanatorium

“Nufarul Alb” Sanatorium

“Speranta” Sanatorium

Welcome to MOLDOVA

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www.turism.gov.md

Hospitality. Traditions.Mystery.