Places worth the detour in Moldova
Moldova has 49 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 9 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (20). The best known is Bălănești Hill. 44 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Moldova 20
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Căpriana monastery
Sacred sites · 15th century · Notable
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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Church of the Nativity, Tiraspol
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Also known as the Cathedral of the Birth of Christ
Monuments & statues in Moldova 9
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Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
Monuments & statues · 19th century · Notable
Triumphal arch in Chișinău, Moldova
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Stephen the Great Monument
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historical monument and of art of national importance, public forum monument in Moldova
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Rudi Geodetic Point
Monuments & statues · Hidden gem
Historical and technological monument of national importance in Moldova
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Eternity Memorial Complex, Chișinău
Monuments & statues · Hidden gem
Historical monument and of art of national importance in Moldova
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Memorial to Victims of Stalinist Repressions
Monuments & statues · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in Chișinău, Moldova
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Capitoline Wolf, Chișinău
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public forum monument in Moldova, former monument of art and historical of national importance
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Moldova 8
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Codru Reserve
Natural wonders · 20th century · Hidden gem
Scientific reserve in Strășeni District, Moldova
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Pădurea Domnească
Natural wonders · 20th century · Hidden gem
Scientific reserve in Glodeni District, Moldova
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Moldova 3
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Ștefan cel Mare Central Park
Parks & gardens · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historical, architectural monument, and of art of national importance in Moldova
Ancient & archaeological sites in Moldova 2
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Memorial house of Aleksandr Pushkin, Chișinău
Ancient & megalithic · Hidden gem
Historical monument of national importance in Moldova
Castles, palaces & forts in Moldova 2
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Soroca Fort
Castles & palaces · Notable
Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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Bender Fortress
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Historical, architectural, and archaeological monument of national importance in Moldova
Catacombs, shipwrecks & cemeteries in Moldova 2
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Jewish cemetery in Chișinău
Macabre & curious · Hidden gem
Historical monument and of art of national importance in Moldova
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Saint Lazarus cemetery
Macabre & curious · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Chișinău, Moldova, former historical monument and of art of national importance
Museums & galleries in Moldova 2
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National Museum of Fine Arts
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Chișinău, Moldova
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National Museum of Romanian Literature
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Chișinău
Towers & lighthouses in Moldova 1
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Water Tower of Chișinău
Towers & lighthouses · Hidden gem
Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
