Chișinău
Moldova
- Safety rating
- 7.5/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September offer pleasant weather, with the October National Wine Day a festive highlight.
- Population
- 0.5M
Overview
Moldova's leafy capital is one of Europe's greenest cities, with wide tree-lined boulevards, Soviet-era monuments, and tranquil parks. Largely off the tourist trail, Chișinău serves as a relaxed base for exploring the country's vast wine cellars and monasteries.
Top attractions
See the Nativity Cathedral, the Triumphal Arch, Stefan cel Mare Park, and the nearby underground wineries.
Getting around
Trolleybuses, buses, and marshrutka minibuses serve the city, with a walkable central core around Stefan cel Mare Boulevard.