Backpacking in Moldova: Top 12 Sights in Chisinau, Chisinau, Moldova

Moldova鈥檚 Chisinau (previously known as Kishinev) intrigued me, surprised me and overwhelmed me over a four day period in and out of the city, across the border into Tiraspol, Transnistria and a countryside jaunt to Orheiul Vechi and Butuceni. If you鈥檙e backpacking in Moldova, I鈥檇 definitely recommend spending some time in the capital city 鈥� I did three nights. It鈥檚 where you get an insight into the history and culture of the nation and also of course the biggest city and easiest聽place to meet locals as well as having the best bars in Moldova.

The city is pronounced Kay She Naow and I arrived after a night train from Bucharest in Romania ready to explore under grey and wet mysterious skies.

For a cheap budget no frills option, stay at the Tapok Hostel. From my base there I could walk to every main sight I wanted (except I didn鈥檛 visit聽Malldova and Zimbru Stadium). Here are my personal 12 easy and cool sights to see in Chisinau鈥檚 city centre.

The Eternal Flame Memorial is dedicated to the unknown soldiers from Chisinau, Moldova who died in the Second World War. It鈥檚 housed in a nice park which is worth a walk, you will also see soldiers manning the place and may catch them marching. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Backpacking in Moldova: Top 12 Sights in Chisinau
Guide Location: Moldova » Chisinau
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Jonny Blair
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Eternal Flame Memorial
Piata Centrala (Central Market)
Monument to Victims of Stalinist Deportations
GI Kotovski Monument
Liberation Monument
Town Hall
Parliament Buildings
Stefan cel Mare si Sfant
Triumphal Arch
Cathedral of Christ鈥檚 Nativity
Dinamo Stadium
Orthodox Church

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