7 days in Moldova Itinerary

Chișinău Etymology and namesThe origin of the city's name is unclear, but in one version, the name comes from the archaic Romanian word chișla (meaning "spring", "source of water") and nouă ("new"), because it was built around a small spring, at the corner of Pușkin and Albișoara streets.The other version, formulated by Ștefan Ciobanu, Romanian historian and academician, holds that the name was formed the same way as the name of Chișineu (alternative spelling: Chișinău) in Western Romania, near the border with Hungary. Venture out of the city with trips to Old Orhei Archeological Complex (in Trebujeni), Curchi Monastery (in Orhei) and The Suvorov Monument (in Tiraspol). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Stefan cel Mare Park, admire the landmark architecture of Triumphal Arch, do a tasting at Milestii Mici, and make a trip to Victory Memorial and Eternal Flame.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Chisinau online tour planner.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel back home.