Per algunos, el nombre de esta ciudad no les sonará familiar. Veamos, entonces, ante todo dónde se encuentra Chisinau, Moldavia. Situada en el centro de una de las regiones más importantes de Moldavia, Besarabia, Chişinău es considerada una de las ciudades más verdes de Europa.
- 1 Chisinau, the history
- 2 Chisinau, capital of Moldova
- 3 Chișinău, orașul alb
- 4 Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord
- 5 Stefan Cel Mare Boulevard
- 6 National Historical and Archaeological Museum
- 7 Pushkin Museum
- 8 Milestii Mici
- 9 Arc de Triomphe
- 10 How to get to Chisinau
- 11 How to get around Chisinau
- 12 Where to Eat in Chisinau
- 13 Where to sleep in Chisinau
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1 Chisinau, the history
The city of Chisinau, capital of the Republic of Moldova, is located on six hills, close to the Bic river, and represents one of the oldest and most important Moldovan localities. The history of Chisinau developed from the origins of Geto-Dacian and Roman life over two millennia ago, continuing with ups and downs in the turbulent Middle Ages and in the subsequent centuries of the feudal era, with rises in the development of trade and craftsmanship, with evident changes in economic and cultural order during the period of transformation from the old provincial market to a prosperous modern city.
The first documented attestation of the toponym Chişinău (Chesenau) dates back to 1436, in the document of the Moldovan voivode Ilie and the voivode Stefan Oancea, leader of the governor’s chancellery, where they establish the borders of the villages at the Raut river, which were entrusted to him as recognition for good governance. A spring served as a starting point in the creation of the toponym. “Spring, fountain, artesian well” – this is the meaning that the old word Chişinău would have had, now disappeared and preserved only in toponymy.
2 Chisinau, capital of Moldova
Currently, the Municipality of Chisinau is the political, economic, scientific, and cultural center of the Republic of Moldova, being one of the largest cities in Central and Southern Europe. On January 1, 2014, within the territory of the Municipality of Chisinau, there were 804.5 thousand people, of which the urban population accounted for 731.7 thousand people, while the rural population was 72.8 thousand people. From an administrative point of view, it is divided into 5 sectors: Center, Botanica, Buiucani, Riscani, and Ciocana. The local state power body is the Municipality Council.
3 Chișinău, orașul alb
Datorită faptului că majoritatea clădirilor au fost construite din piatră albă de calcar, Chișinău este supranumit și „orașul alb”. Orașul Chișinău este atractiv din punct de vedere turistic, datorită prezenței mai multor clădiri de importanță istorică și culturală, datorită posibilităților de odihnă și recreere în parcurile sale frumoase, orașul fiind cunoscut în regiune și ca „orașul verde”, și datorită localurilor și restaurantelor pentru toate gusturile. Viața de noapte oferă numeroase opțiuni de distracție și relaxare.
Ce să vezi în Chișinău: locuri de interes
4 Orthodox Cathedral of the Nativity of the Lord
The Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration is one of the most important places for the citizens; its tower and bell tower are separate from the main structure; this makes it unique and recognizable. Among the first things to include in the list “What to visit in Chisinau”.
5 Stefan Cel Mare Boulevard
Stefan Cel Mare Boulevard: parks are one of the city’s prides in Chisinau; one of the most beautiful that deserves a visit is this one, where, besides moments of relaxation, you can observe the Statue of Stephen the Great.
6 National Historical and Archaeological Museum
It is the most important museum in the city and inside you can observe many artifacts; to be included in the list “Chisinau: what to visit”.
7 Pushkin Museum
The Pushkin Museum is a house museum dedicated to the famous Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin. Inside, objects belonging to the poet are preserved.
8 Milestii Mici
Milestii Mici is the most important winery in Chişinău, and it has over two million bottles. Moldova is very famous for its significant wine production, and visiting this winery will be a unique and special experience, which should be included in the list “Things to do in Chisinau”.
9 Arc de Triomphe
It is one of the most important in the city; in Gothic style, it is the meeting point of the citizens and it is here that the nightlife of Chisinau takes place. Walking in this area is among the things that cannot be missed in the list “Chisinau: what to do”.
Brief information about Chisinau: where to eat, how to get there, where to stay
Knowing the main information related to the Moldovan capital will help you manage your trip better.
10 How to get to Chisinau
Once you arrive at the Chisinau airport, the Chisinau International Airport, you can reach the city center about 13 km away by taking the Espresso A bus, which leaves every 30 minutes.
11 How to get around Chisinau
The best way to travel within the Moldovan capital is to use the city bus service or move around by taxi.
12 Where to Eat in Chisinau
One way to discover the city can undoubtedly be to explore the local culinary culture. There are many restaurants that will allow you to experience this. We particularly recommend visiting the restaurants in the city center and those near the Milestii Mici winery. In the list “Chisinau: what to eat” don’t forget to include: mămăligă, a typical Moldovan corn polenta; zeama de gaina cu taitei, chicken soup with noodles, a national traditional dish; rac, lake lobster.
13 Where to sleep in Chisinau
As already mentioned, the capital of Moldova is one of the cheapest cities in Europe. Therefore, the search for your hotel in Chisinau will be simple. The best area to stay that will allow you to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the city is the city center.
