Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is a border country with Romania to the west and Ukraine to the east located in the southeastern part of Europe unknown to many travelers. Even being a small country, Moldova is rich in natural resources, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. Also for those who enjoy discovering the gastronomy of other countries and taking routes related to wine.

You feel identified? So we encourage you to keep reading because in the next post we review the reasons for taking a trip to Moldova.

Nature in Moldova

More than 80% of tourist destinations are located in rural areas. The landscapes of the country are a reflection of the Moldovan climate. This is characterized by its long summers and short winters so that we can find forests and high hills in the central part, the endless steppes of the east or in the south the Budjak plains.

Unlike other European countries, Moldova has not been affected by mass tourism so its nature is practically intact and preserves many natural relics: valleys of ancient forests, rivers, lakes, hills and vineyards.

Wine Route

Moldovan wines are gaining fame and attract visitors from many countries to take a wine tour to better understand the tradition of this drink in the country. Many wineries offer visits to their facilities and their underground galleries to reveal the secrets of Moldovan wine.

An interesting example on the wine route is Milestii Mici, the largest wine cellar in the world with nearly two million bottles., produced by themselves. It is located 20 kilometers south of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, between Romania and Ukraine.

Also, during the fall, Moldovans produce a young wine called Tulburel. Tradition says that the first person to try it must wish the host all the best luck in the world so that he can make his wishes come true.

Culture in Moldova

Moldova has many places of interest on a historical-cultural level. Some examples are:

The fortress of Soroca

It was built on the ruins of the ancient Genoese fortress of Alciona in northern Moldavia by Stephen the Great in the XNUMXth century. Together with the Museum of History and Ethnography they form a cultural and historical site of relevance in the country.

The Cross of Basarabia

It consists of four monasteries arranged in the shape of a cross: Harbovat, Harjauca, Raciula and Frumoasa.

Tapova Monastery

It is a monastic complex made up of three buildings carved out of the rock. The first group consists of several cells and a church dedicated to the Holy Cross dating from the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries. The second complex is formed by the church of San Nicolás dating from the XNUMXth century. Finally, the church of the Assumption that dates from the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries.

Orheiul Vechi Museum

About 60 km from the capital, there is the open-air museum of Orheiul Vechi where remains of various civilizations have been preserved such as a Geto-Dacian fortress from the XNUMXth century BC, the Tatar-Mongolian city Sehr al-Cedid from the XNUMXth century and the Moldovan city of Orhei from the XV-XVII centuries.

Taul Park

It is the largest park in Moldova, which is located in the center of the Taul village and is surrounding the Pommers family mansion. Admission is free and it was designed with a small lake decorated with 150 species of trees.

Alexander Pushkin House- Museum

Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was exiled to Moldova for 3 years. In this house-museum you can find some of the objects that he used to create his poems. Some examples are Gypsies, The Black Shawl y For Ovid.

Moldovan gastronomy

The variety of Moldovan cuisine was formed over centuries under the influence of the Greeks, the Turks, Western Europe, and the cuisine of Ukraine and Russia. The meat and vegetable dishes as well as the spicy and varied starters are typical.

The traditional food of the country is mamaliga, a corn porridge that is served with minced meat, fried meat, cheese or cream that usually accompanies another dish called Moldovan Rachitura which is pork with pepper sauce.