Places worth the detour in Chișinău
37 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Chișinău, Moldova, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (10). Best known: Nativity of Christ Cathedral. 35 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 37, ranked 37
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
Built landmarks · 19th century · Notable
Triumphal arch in Chișinău, Moldova
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3.Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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4.Water Tower of Chișinău
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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5.Alley of Classics
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculptural ensemble in the central park of Chișinău, Moldova, public forum monument
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6.National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Moldova
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Opera and ballet theatre, former monument of art of national importance in Moldova
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7.Jewish cemetery in Chișinău
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Historical monument and of art of national importance in Moldova
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8.Ciuflea Monastery
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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9.St. Teodora de la Sihla Church
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historical monument, of art, and architectural of national importance in Moldova
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10.Stephen the Great Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historical monument and of art of national importance, public forum monument in Moldova
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11.National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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13.Wooden church of Hirișeni
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Wooden church relocated to Chișinău from Hirișeni
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17.Chișinău Circus
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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19.Memorial house of Aleksandr Pushkin, Chișinău
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Historical monument of national importance in Moldova
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20.Armenian church "Saint Mary" of Chișinău
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Armenian Church in Chișinău (Moldova)
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21.Transfiguration Church of Chișinău
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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22.Memorial to Victims of Stalinist Repressions
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in Chișinău, Moldova
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25.Capitoline Wolf, Chișinău
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public forum monument in Moldova, former monument of art and historical of national importance
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28.National Museum of Romanian Literature
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Chișinău
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30.Synagogue of the Glaziers, Chișinău
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historical and architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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31.St. George church in Chișinău
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Architectural monument of national importance in Moldova
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32.Monument to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Proposed monument in Chișinău, Moldova
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35.Ștefan cel Mare Central Park
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Historical, architectural monument, and of art of national importance in Moldova
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36.Equestrian statue of Grigory Kotovsky (Chișinău)
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public forum monument in Moldova, former monument of art of national importance
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37.Dendrological Garden in Chișinău
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Dendrological garden, historical monument and of art of national importance in Moldova
