Statue of Ştefan cel Mare
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Presidential Palace
Opposite Parliament House is the Presidential Palace.
National Library
Opposite the Muzeul de Arte Plastice is the National Library.
Parliament House
Parliament convenes in Parliament House north of Government House.
Soroca Museum of History & Ethnography
This tiny museum is a treat; its exhibits cover archaeological finds, weapons and ethnographic displays.
House of Soviets
The House of Soviets, towering over the eastern end of ul 25 Oktober, has Lenins angry-looking bust peering out from its prime location.
Government House
Government House, where cabinet meets, is the gargantuan building opposite the Arc de Triomphe. Its notable mainly for its heft and Soviet-style architecture.
National Army Museum
This small open-air military exhibition displays a distinctly sorry-looking collection of Soviet-made tanks, fighter planes and other military toys inherited by Moldovas armed forces.
Kirov Park
North along ul Lenina, towards the bus and train stations, is Kirov Park, with a statue of the Leningrad boss who was assassinated in 1934, conveniently sparking mass repressions throughout the USSR.
Orthodox Cathedral
The main highlight of the Parcul Catedralei is the citys main Orthodox Cathedral, dating from the 1830s. The bell tower was originally built in 1836, but was destroyed after WWII and rebuilt in 1997.
National Art Museum
Interesting collection of contemporary European (mostly Romanian and Moldovan) art, folk art, icons and medieval knick-knacks. Check in for interesting temporary exhibitions, such as the display of Otto Dix graphic art that was on during our visit.
Arc de Triomphe
Chişinăus own Arc de Triomphe dates from the 1840s and marks the centre of the city. It was built to commemorate the victory of the Russian army over the Ottoman Empire. Its often draped with a Moldovan flag in the middle and makes for a stirring photo op.
Soroca Fortress
This commanding structure dates from 1499 when Moldavian Prince Ştefan cel Mare built a wooden fortress here. It was given its circular shape, with five stone bastions, in the middle of the 16th century by Petru Rareş. The fortress was closed for reconstruction at the time of resea
Comrat Regional History Museum
A dizzying hotchpotch of mundane to fascinating items, seemingly collected from townspeoples attics, including photos of noteworthy locals, books, historical newspaper clippings, costumes, tools, weapons, musical instruments, foreign currency, gifts from visiting dignitaries, furni
Museum of Headquarters
The neoclassical House of Soviets (Dom Sovetov) towers over the eastern end of ulitsa 25 Oktober. Lenins angry-looking bust peers out from its prime location smack in front of the building. Inside the building is a memorial to those who died in the 1992 conflict. Close by is the mi
War Memorial
At the western end of ul 25 Oktober stands a Soviet armoured tank from which the Transdniestran flag flies. Behind is the War Memorial with its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier , flanked by an eternal flame in memory of those who died on 3 March 1992 during the first outbreak of fightin
Cave Monastery
The most startling sight in the Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) open-air historical complex is this monastery dug into a cave, dating from as far back as the 13th century and possibly earlier. Its inhabited by a handful of monks, who hold services throughout the day. Entry is through a s
Orheiul Vechi Exhibition Centre
A small museum and information centre is a good starting point for exploring the open-air Orheiul Vechi historical complex. The museum displays fragments of pottery and weapons showing habitation of the area going back more then 2000 years. Sells the Orheiul Vechi guide (40 lei), w
Memorial Park
At the entrance to the city, close to the Bendery–Tiraspol bridge, is a memorial park dedicated to local 1992 war victims. An eternal flame burns in front of an armoured tank, from which flies the Transdniestran flag. Haunting memorials to those killed during the civil war are also
Parcul Catedralei & Grădina Publică Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfînt
These two parks diagonally oppose each other. Both are popular with families and canoodling teenagers on benches. Parcul Catedralei, on the northern side of B-dul Ştefan cel Mare, has two main sights: the Orthodox Cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe. Grădina Publică Ştefan cel Mare ş
