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Orhei

fortified since the 6th century BC, it's also famous for its monastery.

27km

47.37928.823

Gagauzia

an autonomous region within Moldova.

57km

46.31628.666

Comrat

city in Moldova

58km

46.29828.659

Rîbnița

Rîbnița is in the breakaway Transnistria region of Moldova.

59km

47.7666666729

Bendery

– Inside the Moldovan territory with a beautiful fortress to its north.

71km

46.833329.4833

Tiraspol

capital of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic

87km

46.84550329.632878

Soroca

Moldovan city situated on the Dniester river

105km

48.154628.3

Cahul

city in Moldova

112km

45.90528.193

Ungheni

city in Moldova

117km

47.20827.802

Iași

city in Iași County, Romania

141km

47.161527.58386
Sights (12)

Rose Valley, Chișinău

Rose Valley Chişinău is an urban park including the remains of an ancient Slavonic sanctuary. It is located in the city of Chişinău, Moldova.

777m

47.0041666728.85222222

Triumphal arch, Chișinău

The Triumphal arch is a monument situated in Central Chişinău next to the Nativity Cathedral on Piața Marii Adunǎri Naționale nr. 2 and directly opposite Government House.

2.1km

47.0247222228.8325

Stephen the Great Monument

The Stephen the Great Monument is a prominent monument in Chişinău, Moldova.

2.3km

47.0252777828.83083333

Moldova National Opera Ballet

opera house in Chisinau, Moldova

2.5km

47.027628.83

National Museum of Fine Arts, Chișinău

Art museum in August Street, Chişinău

2.9km

47.0283333328.82555556

Cricova (winery)

9.0km

47.13328.85

Cricova

town in Moldova

9.2km

47.1333333328.86666667

Old Orhei

26km

47.3166666728.96666667

Căpriana monastery

38km

47.11662128.510637

Saharna Monastery

52km

47.69528.96555556

Church of the Nativity, Tiraspol

86km

46.837529.6144

Purcari

commune in Ștefan Vodă District, Moldova

117km

46.5388888929.85666667
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Chișinău

Moldova
Someday we will visit Chișinău or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Chișinău

Chişinău (Russian Kishinyov, Ukrainian Kishiniv, pronounced "Kishinau" with "nau" as in the English word "know") is the capital of Moldova with a population of around 790,000 plus 250,000 people coming each day for work and entertainment from all over the country and abroad. The city's territory with nearest suburbs cover the area of 635 km2.

Chișinău is located on the river Bâc, a tributary of the Dniester, at 47°0′N 28°55′E / 47.000°N 28.917°E / 47.000; 28.917, with an area of 120 km (46 sq mi). The municipality comprises 635 km (245 sq mi).

Historically, the city was home to fourteen factories in 1919. Chișinău is the financial and business capital of Moldova. Its GDP comprises about 60% of the national economy reached in 2012 the amount of 52 billion lei (US$4 billion). Thus, the GDP per capita of Chișinău stood at 227% of the Moldova's average. Chișinău has the largest and most developed mass media sector in Moldova, and is home to several related companies ranging from leading television networks and radio stations to major newspapers. All national and international banks (15) have their headquarters located in Chișinău.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

0.9°C-4.3
Precipitation: 36 mm

Feb

2.6°C-3.6
Precipitation: 31 mm

Mar

8.1°C0.2
Precipitation: 34 mm

Apr

15.6°C6
Precipitation: 40 mm

May

21.9°C11.6
Precipitation: 48 mm

Jun

25.2°C15.2
Precipitation: 66 mm

Jul

27.5°C17.3
Precipitation: 64 mm

Aug

27.2°C16.9
Precipitation: 56 mm

Sep

21.5°C12
Precipitation: 51 mm

Oct

15.2°C6.8
Precipitation: 37 mm

Nov

7.4°C1.5
Precipitation: 38 mm

Dec

2.2°C-3
Precipitation: 41 mm