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 Chisinau, die weiße Stadt
- 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 Triumphal Arch
- 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 (Moldavia), is located on six hills, in the immediate vicinity of 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 more than two millennia ago, continuing with ups and downs in the troubled Middle Ages and in the following centuries of the feudal era, with rises in the development of trade and craftsmanship, with evident economic and cultural changes during the period of transformation from the old provincial market into a prosperous modern city.
The first documented attestation of the toponym Chişinău (Chesenau) dates back to 1436, in the document of the voivode of Moldova Ilie and the voivode Stefan Oancea, head of the governor’s chancellery, where the boundaries of the villages on the Raut river, which were entrusted to him as recognition for good governance, are established. A spring served as the starting point in the creation of the toponym. “Spring, source, artesian fountain” – 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, there were 804.5 thousand people living in the territory of the Municipality of Chisinau, of which the urban population was 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 Chisinau, die weiße Stadt
Dank der Tatsache, dass die meisten Gebäude aus weißem Kalkstein gebaut sind, wird Chisinau auch „die weiße Stadt“ genannt. Die Stadt Chisinau ist touristisch attraktiv, dank der Präsenz verschiedener historisch und kulturell bedeutender Gebäude, dank der Möglichkeiten zur Erholung und Freizeitgestaltung in ihren schönen Parks, wobei die Stadt in der Region auch als „die grüne Stadt“ bekannt ist, und dank Lokalen und Restaurants für jeden Geschmack. Die Nachtstadt bietet viele Möglichkeiten für Unterhaltung und Freizeit.
Sehenswürdigkeiten in Chisinau: Interessante Orte
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. One of the first things to include in the list “What to visit in Chisinau.”
5 Stefan Cel Mare Boulevard
Stefan Cel Mare Boulevard: the 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 holds over two million bottles. Moldova is very famous for its significant wine production and visiting this winery will prove to be a unique and special experience, which should be included in the list “Things to do in Chisinau”.
9 Triumphal Arch
It is one of the most important in the city; in Gothic style, it is the meeting point for citizens and it is here that the nightlife of Chisinau takes place. Walking in this area is among the things that cannot be missed on the list “Chisinau: things to do”.
Brief information on Chisinau: where to eat, how to get there, where to stay
Knowing the main information about the Moldovan capital will help you manage your trip better.
10 How to get to Chisinau
Once you have reached Chisinau Airport, the Chisinau International Airport, you can reach the city center about 13 km away by taking the Espresso A bus, which departs every 30 minutes.
11 How to get around Chisinau
The best way to get around the Moldovan capital is to use the city bus service or travel by taxi.
12 Where to eat in Chisinau
A 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 center and those near the Milestii Mici winery. In the list “Chisinau: what to eat” don’t forget to include: mămăligă, typical Moldovan corn polenta; zeama de gaina cu taitei, chicken soup with noodles, a typical national dish; rac, lake crayfish.
13 Where to Sleep in Chisinau
As mentioned earlier, the capital of Moldova is one of the most affordable cities in Europe. Finding your hotel in Chisinau will therefore be easy. The best area to stay, which will allow you to fully enjoy the city’s atmosphere, is the city center.
