Around the World in 80 Clicks

Curchi monastery

It was only during my second visit that I appreciated Curchi monastery for what it is: a beautiful place tucked ... [more]

Nativity cathedral

Surrounded by a small park, the Nativity Cathedral of Chisinau is a rather small, and therefore cosy, place full ... [more]

Bosie Monastery

Quite easy to reach but overlooked by most visitors, the monastery of Bosie is probably the most attractive spot ... [more]

Pestera Hermitage

It was the trigger that made me come to Orheiul Vechi in the first place, and its main attraction: the Pestera ... [more]

Orheiul Vechi

Apart from the fantastic rock churches, the area around Orheiul Vechi is great for hikes and explorations of ruins ... [more]

Tiraspol

A curiosity in Europe, Tiraspol claims to be the capital of an independent country that does not officially exist, ... [more]

Tighina Fortress

First built using wood and earth, and then rebuilt using stone, Tighina Fortress has been used as a fortification ... [more]

Kitskany Monastery

Even though it has been closed for a long time, Kitskany Monastery is a working monastery again, and appears to ... [more]

History Museum of Gagauzia

For anyone interested in the curious region of Gagauzia, the Regional History Museum of Comrat is a not to be ... [more]

Congaz

For a good sample of Gagauzian culture, a stay in Congaz is a good idea: here, you can find typical houses, meet ... [more]

Carbalia

For some more exploration of the intriguing and puzzling autonomous region of Gagauzia, you can drive south through ... [more]

Mileștii Mici Wine Cellars

Even for someone who doesn't drink wine himself, visiting the largest wine collection of the world of Mileștii ... [more]

National Museum of History of Moldova

For such a small nation, Moldova has a rich history: it was part of large empires, with influences from both west ... [more]

Soroca Fortress

The late medieval fortress of Soroca is perfectly circular, and has five round bastions giving it a well-balanced ... [more]

Soroca Gypsy mansions

Soroca is the Roma capital of Moldova, and on Gypsy Hill, the richest Roma have established enormous, opulent ... [more]

Saharna monastery

Near the border with Transnistria, tucked away in the woods, lies Saharna Monastery. There is plenty to see in ... [more]

Tipova Monastery

In the steep rockface above the Dniester river, you can find the biggest Orthodox cave monastery of Moldova. While ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Moldova. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Europe.
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