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The second biggest city in Moldova, Bălţi, merits a visit as well as the capital. Nice pedestrian zone around the central square. Check out the old part of the city. Ungheni is also one of the most beautiful cities in Moldova with a lot of nice places to see. Moldova is famous for its wines. With top rate wines at bargain prices, it is Moldova’s main tourism draw. Cricova - Moldova’s second largest wine cellar has over 120 kilometers (75 miles) of underground roadways. Only a 15 minutes drive from Chisinau, it is a favorite of tourists. 373 22-277 378 Purcari - One of the oldest wineries in Moldova, Purcari wine has been drunk by Russian Emperor Nicolai II, the English King George V and Queen Victoria. It is especially famous for Negru de Purcari. (+37322) 29 59 11 Milestii Mici - With over 200 kilometers (125 miles) of underground roadways, Milestii Mici is registered in the Guinness World Records as the biggest wine collection in the world. It may be easer to book a tour through a travel agency as one must provide a car for the tour. 373 22 382 333 Capriana monastery - One of Moldova’s most prominent monasteries only 40 Kilometers (25 miles) from Chisinau. Buses run hourly in the morning. Soroca - Known as the "Romani [Gypsy] capital of Moldova." The hill on the west side of town has numerous ornately decorated Roma houses. The city also boasts the Soroca fort built by Stefan cel Mare in 1499. It was an important link in the chain of fortifications which today are located in Moldova and Ukraine along the Nistru river. Hours can be sporadic especially in the winter. On the road into town, 5 kilometers to the south of Soroca there is a Monument called “The Candle of Gratitude”. One can reach the 29.5 meters (98 feet) summit by walking up the 600 stairs. Bender - Another fortification is The Fortress of Bender, however it is being used as a military training ground and is off limits. The best views are from the bridge going towards Tiraspol Tiraspol - Moldova’s second largest city has a number of museums and a nice park along the Nistru river. Tiraspol is located in the break away region of Transnistria. Orheiul Vechi - Moldova’s best known sight is a 13th century Cave Monastery located about a half hour drive from Chisinau. Just up the road is a tourist center with a small museum, restaurant and hotel. Call ahead to make sure it’s open at 235-34-242. One public bus leaves from the Chisinau central bus station everyday at 10:20, but the return bus does not come until 4:00. In the vicinity are huge cliffs that contain another six complexes of interlocking caves. It is highly advised to not explore them without the help of an experienced guide. The remains of a Turkish bath house is also just off the river. Pushkin Museum - One can visit the house where Pushkin lived when in exile from Russia during the years 1820-23. Chisinau History Museum - Spend a few hours exploring the exhibits. Cathedral Park - Better known as Central Park, it is in the very center of Chisinau. The center is adorned with the Nativity Cathedral, the main church for the city. To the Southwest is the Triumph arch constructed in 1841 which is the center piece of The Great National Assembly Square. Across Stefan cel Mare Boulevard is the Government House. The city’s biggest flower market is on the north side of the park along Banulescu Bodoni street. At the intersection of Stefan cel Mare and Banulescu Bodoni is a statue of Stefan cel Mare. Memorial Park - A little way-out of the center is the is a memorial commemorating the victory of the Soviet army in WWII. There is also an eternal flame in memory of Chisinau’s unknown soldiers who died in WWII. Behind is a military and a civilian cemetery.

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