Walking into Chișinău
Interests
Activities
Cricova Winery
A short 15-minute drive outside of Chisinau lies the country's arguably most sought-after attraction: the reputable Cricova Winery, whose products are held in high regard both locally and internationally. Guided tours of the winery and cellars are offered, many including tastings.
Pushkin House Museum
Alexander Pushkin, the father of modern Russian literature, some of whose lines any Russian speaker is guaranteed to be able to recite from memory, spent three fruitful years in this tiny house, exiled. It's a museum these days, and although scant English-language information is supplied in each room, anyone with a particular interest can
Military Museum
One of the city's lesser-known highlights, the museum offers informative insight into the country's past, including WWII and Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe involvement, and covers a substantial period of Soviet regime, also detailing events that happened outside of present-day Moldova. Information in English is scarce, but many of the exhi
Tips
In Chisinau all kinds of public transport are present. You can travel around the city on the trams, trolleybuses, buses and taxis, the last ones cruise city streets from early morning to late evening.
It is better to call the taxi by phone or catch it on the special parking. Typically, cars are always found next to major shopping and entertainment centers and sightseeing objects. The cost of services should be agreed in advance; in different companies rates may be different.
In local markets bargaining is necessary, it will certainly reduce the price of any item. Bargaining will be out of place in shops and supermarkets. It is also worth to mention that it’s better to visit local markets with enough small bills, as it will be easier to settle with marketers.
Local cuisine restaurants are most popular and acceptable among the gastronomic establishments of the city. They can be found literally on every street, all places have nice prices and wide selection of dishes.
Travelers are advised to take a phrasebook and learn a few phrases in the local language. This will help to find common ground with locals and show respect to the national culture.
