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Tourism in Moldova

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Tourism in Moldova

Tourism in the Republic of Moldova focuses on the country's natural landscapes and its history. Wine tours are offered to tourists across the country. Vineyards/cellars include Cricova, Purcari, Ciumai, Romanești, Cojușna, Mileștii Mici.

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Map of Moldova

Travel regulations

From January 2007, Moldova established a visa-free regime for the United States, Canada, Japan and Switzerland which should facilitate more trips by foreign tourists.

From 2012 Moldova allows Turkish citizens to visit the country without having to obtain a visa.

Attractions

  • Căpriana monastery - is one of the oldest monasteries of Moldova, located in Căpriana
  • Central Chișinău
  • Hâncu monastery
  • Muzeul Memoriei Neamului - is a museum in Chişinău dedicated to the victims of the Soviet occupation of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina, and commemorating anti-communist resistance in the region
  • National History Museum of Moldova - is a museum in Central Chişinău
  • Noul Neamț Monastery - an all-male Moldovan Orthodox monastery located in Chiţcani
  • Old Orhei - historical and archaeological complex, located in Trebujeni
  • Saharna Monastery
  • Soroca Fort - historic fort in the Republic of Moldova, in the modern-day city of Soroca.

    • Statistics

    Most foreign visitors to Moldova in 2015 came from the following countries:


    Most tourists (including only those who spent a night in official accommodation) in Moldova in 2015 came from

    Transport

    The main means of transportation in Moldova are railroads 1,138 km (707 mi) and a highway system (12,730 km or 7,910 mi overall, including 10,937 km or 6,796 mi of paved surfaces). The sole international air gateway of Moldova is the Chișinău International Airport. The Giurgiulești terminal on the Danube is compatible with small seagoing vessels. Shipping on the lower Prut and Nistru rivers plays only a modest role in the country's transportation system.

    References

    Tourism in Moldova Wikipedia
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