The National Wine Day – Two days, 106 wineries, and a celebration of Moldovan wines Every first weekend of October, Chisinau becomes the capital of Moldova’s largest wine festival. On October 4 and 5, the Great National Assembly Square will host 106 wineries and vineyards, including both well-known producers and small artisanal wineries. Each stand...
Published in 2025, Véronique North-Minca’s photo album, « Chișinău, mon amour » , offers a visual journey through Chișinău, the capital of Moldova. A former First Secretary at the French Embassy in Chișinău, the author captured over 200 photographs. These images showcase the city’s architecture, street scenes, its residents, and everyday life between 2006 and...
Guguță and Miorița are two iconic figures of Moldovan culture. Folklore and traditions are not only preserved through books or songs—they also come to life in urban spaces, where popular heroes become monuments full of spirit and wisdom. In Chișinău, these two characters hold a special place. Their sculptures reflect the richness of national identity...
Welcome to Chișinău, a city full of charm where history lives through every street. Here, every street and every building tells a part of the past. Among the architectural gems of the capital, the Water Tower located at the intersection of Alexei Mateevici and Mitropolit Bănulescu-Bodoni streets stands out for its historical significance.The famous...
Organized by the Romanian Government through the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, this festival becomes a true bridge of friendship and cultural unity between Romania and Moldova. 📍 Location: Great National Assembly Square, Chișinău🗓️ Date: May 24–25, 2025 Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Traditional crafts passed down through generations Over...
Valeriu Zaporojan took several photos of Chisinau in early December and we decided to share them with you. Please find them below:
Even if time passes, the photographs remain. In 1984, an illustrated book featuring the capital of the Republic of Moldova (then Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic) was published. The Voyages Moldavie team has looked through this book and invites you to see what Chisinau looked like at the time. Below you will find photos of the...
The hero of today’s article comes from the French city of Besançon. His name is Bertrand Vinsu and he is a videographer. He really likes Moldova and he talked to us about what keeps him coming back, taxi drivers and Moldovan music, answering us a few questions. 1. What do you like the most in...
