Attractions and beauty spots in Moldova

Orheiul Vechi is an ancient settlement situated in the left bank of the Raut river near the villages of
Trebujeni and Butuceni in Orhei district (about 50 km northeast of Chisinau). In the Middle Ages, two
medieval towns were set up here. The first one Sehr-al-cedid (New Town) occupied almost the whole
territory of the settlement (268 ha) belongs to the Golden Horde (XIVth century); the second one is the
ancient Moldavian town of Orhei, which was established here in the XVth - XVIth centuries. Other vestiges
discovered on the territory of the settlement : a mosque, two mausoleum, a caravan-seraglio and three bath
houses. An orthodox cave monastery dated from XII century is still working nowadays and the English
speaking monk will tell you some of its history. Down in Butuceni village is a small peasant house
preserved from the XXth century and transformed into a museum.

Soroca town is situated 160 km north of Chisinau on the western bank of the Dniestr river. In the medieval
times it had a particular importance for the defense system of Moldova against the invasions of tartars,
polyaks, Cossacks, ottomans and Slavs from the East. Nowadays it's a small Moldovan town on the Dniestr
river bordering Ukraine and famous for its fortress, the largest Gipsy community in Moldova, sand stone
rocks and the candle of gratitude up on a mountain that opens to a traveler a very nice view of the town and
surroundings.

Saharna monastery complex is situated in one of the most picturesque gorges on the western bank of the
Dniestr river near Saharna village, 8 km away from the district center of Rezina, 14 km from the railway
station of Ribnitza and at approximately 110 km to the North from Chisinau . The first settlements on the
steep banks of the river of the same name were founded by the Gets and are dated to II century B.C. At
that time also was erected an earth mound with three earth and one stone bastions and a ditch as well.
Covered with forests, the Saharna river canyon as long as 16 km with a large number of more than 30
rapids and cascades will pleasantly surprise even a sophisticated traveler, who is looking for a comparable
experience outside Moldova. The largest cascade falls down from a height of 10 meters and it is as wide as
5 meters. It is Moldovan Niagara Falls most impressive in Winter, Spring and Autumn after the rains.

Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars are recognised to be the biggest underground wine cellars in
Europe. The wine factory and wine collection are located in limestone tunnels and form an underground
wine city with motor streets named after the popular wine brands - Cabernet, Shardonait, Feteasca,
Sauvignon etc. You need a car to make this tour and an English speaking guide will be driving you through
this underground wine town telling about the winery, wine production and their famous collections. The tour
ends with a tasting of 3-5 types of collection and ordinary red and white wines and a lunch, if ordered.

Chisinau is the capital of the Republic of Moldova, a very modern green and cozy town in the center of our
country. The excursion includes visiting the historical center of Chisinau, administrative and cultural edifices
on the main boulevard Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, two central
parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market, market of souvenirs