The charm of the beautiful Moldova comes from little things such as rolling green hills, traditional farming lifestyle and eye-catching rural landscapes. In addition to all this, this poor and rarely visited East European country hosts a lively capital city, Chisinau, with diverse cultural attractions and entertainment facilities available. In another words, Moldova helps you find new horizons inside Europe.
Natural and cultural draws. Apart from its capital, Moldova attracts mainly with its green nature, consisting of green hills, vineyards, fast flowing rivers, deep forests and sunflower fields, not to mention the rural villages where time seems to have stopped and where you can enjoy the colorful treasures of Moldova's folklore. As a bonus to this all come the biggest wine cellar in Europe in Mileştii Mici and the Soviet tradition that has left its marks and monuments to many parts of Moldova.
Located in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is most often reached by air. The central airport of the country is located in Chisinau and offers good connections to European main airports. In addition to airways, you can easily travel to Moldova by train from Bucharest (Romania) or Moscow (Russia), or by bus from the neighboring countries. For moving around in the country there are buses, trolleybuses, taxis and rental cars available.
Moldova, belonging to the undiscovered part of Europe
Centrally located in Moldova, Chisinau, the capital of Moldova is a the most popular of Moldova's travel destinations and a good gateway to the country. A European capital and an undiscovered destination is a unique combination, which is one of the reasons why Chisinau has started to attract many travelers looking for new city destinations in Europe. However, looking deeper into Chisinau, you find a green city with several interesting attractions covering a wide range of subjects from historical and cultural sites to natural attractions and entertainment, not to mention facilities for affordable shopping.Natural and cultural draws. Apart from its capital, Moldova attracts mainly with its green nature, consisting of green hills, vineyards, fast flowing rivers, deep forests and sunflower fields, not to mention the rural villages where time seems to have stopped and where you can enjoy the colorful treasures of Moldova's folklore. As a bonus to this all come the biggest wine cellar in Europe in Mileştii Mici and the Soviet tradition that has left its marks and monuments to many parts of Moldova.
Practical information for your trip to Moldova
Climate in Moldova is continental with big seasonal changes. Most of the relatively flat country enjoys average monthly high temperatures above 20°C from May to September. Wintertime high temperatures in Moldova are around 0-5°C from December to March, making the summer period the most advisable time to visit Moldova.Located in Eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is most often reached by air. The central airport of the country is located in Chisinau and offers good connections to European main airports. In addition to airways, you can easily travel to Moldova by train from Bucharest (Romania) or Moscow (Russia), or by bus from the neighboring countries. For moving around in the country there are buses, trolleybuses, taxis and rental cars available.
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Free of mass tourism. Moldova is not one of the most popular travel destinations on earth, but more like a country suitable for those seeking new experiences or wanting to explore the traditional East European lifestyle and rural landscapes completely free of mass tourism. Except for the northeastern separatist area of Transdnistria that should be avoided, Moldova is a quite safe travel destination. However, normal caution procedures should be followed when traveling to Moldova.
Short history of Moldova
Moldova has been populated by Slavonic tribes for centuries. Formerly belonging to the historical state of Moldavia and later Romania, Moldova became a part of the Soviet Union after the Second World War. This period ended in independence, achieved in 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed. However, independence has not been easy for Moldovans. The eastern region of Transdnistria broke away from Moldova with help of Russian military in 1992, and still retains communist rule and close ties to Russia. Today, Moldova remains largely an agricultural country and one of the poorest countries in Europe.hint See also these nearby destinations: Chisinau
