Exploring Chisinau, Moldova

 

The Triumphal Arch, Chisinau

Trip to Chisinau and Podgorica flying Korean Air and Saudia Business Class

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• Review: Mercure Chisinau Center Jazz Hotel
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Country number: 95

First visit: October 2025

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About two weeks ago, I visited Chisinau the capital city of Moldova. I spent a total of 2 nights there and was able to visit most of the attractions I had planned to visit. Chisinau is not a popular tourist attraction but since I only had 2 countries left I haven't visited/planned visiting in Europe (the other one is Montenegro), then I decided it was about time. Visiting Russia, Belarus and Ukraine are out of of the question now due to the ongoing war. The hotel where I stayed (Mercure Chisinau Hotel) is centrally located so I could just start from there and then visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Triumphal Arch, all the way to the Cascade Stairs and then finally to the Alexander Pushkin House. I was fortunate enough to have a fairly good weather. One thing I noticed though during my stay in Chisinau is that all drivers would stop and give way to pedestrians who are crossing the street. I mean I never had a problem crossing the street when I was in Chisinau, I would always get the priority. I wish all countries are like that. In case you are traveling to Chisinau, here are some of my travel tips, and as always feel free to comment on the section below with your own travel tips.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ's Nativity: This Orthodox church was built in the 1830s.

Inside the Cathedral, you will see very ornate frescos.

Cathedral Park

Bell Tower

Triumphal Arch: this arch was built in 1840 to commemorate the war between Russia and Turkey.

Government House of Moldova

Stephen the Great Monument

Stephen the Great Central Park

National Opera and Ballet Theater

Presidential Palace

Chisinau Center Court

Transfiguration of the Savior Orthodox Church

Parliament of Moldova

Cascade Stairs

Valea Morilor Park

Dendrarium Park (far back)

National Museum of Ethnography & Natural History

Alexander Pushkin House-Museum

Monument to the Heroes of Leninist Komsomol

Eugen Doga Pedestrian Street: this is perfect for an afternoon or evening stroll (or even morning) 😉

Anton Chekhov Russian State Theater