Discover Moldova
Moldova is Europe before everyone else knew about it — wine cellars, villages and warmth.
Europe's least visited country — home to the world's largest wine cellars and some of the most genuine, village-style welcomes on the continent.
Capital
Chișinău
Currency
Moldovan Leu (MDL)
Best Time
May to October
Vibe
Authentic, agricultural, hospitable
Budget
$$$Why Moldova
Moldova is for travellers who love being early. Incredible wine, friendly capital Chișinău, monastic cave complexes, and a chance to see a side of Europe almost no one talks about.
Must Try
- Plăcinte (savoury or sweet pastry) for breakfast
- Sarmale wrapped in pickled cabbage
- Fetească Neagră red wine
Must Visit
- Mileștii Mici and Cricova wine cellars
- Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) cliff monastery
- Chișinău's central market and parks
Before You Go
- Currency is the Moldovan leu — separate from Romania's leu
- Russian and Romanian both spoken
- Transnistria is a separate experience — easy day trip, bring your passport
Local Legend
Moldova holds two Guinness Records for wine — the largest cellar (Mileștii Mici) and the largest wine collection (Cricova). Wine has been made here for over 5,000 years.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Moldova
Cities
- Chișinău
Landmarks
- Mileștii Mici and Cricova wine cellars
- Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) cliff monastery
- Chișinău's central market and parks
Stories from Moldova
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Local insight
Mileștii Mici, the world's largest underground wine cellar, took travellers through 55 kilometres of tunnels by car. Travellers tasted six wines, drove back to the surface, and stepped into sunlight slightly drunk and entirely converted.
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A local legend
Moldova holds two Guinness Records for wine — the largest cellar (Mileștii Mici) and the largest wine collection (Cricova). Wine has been made here for over 5,000 years.
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The one line that stays
Moldova is Europe before everyone else figured it out.
4 Quizzes about Moldova
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Which Moldova street snack matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Moldova hidden spot should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Moldova story know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Moldova road personality?
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