
Moldova is compact but its travel experiences vary between the capital, wine-producing areas, historic sites, northern landscapes and southern cultural regions.
Chisinau
The capital is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for day trips.
Central Moldova and Codru
The central area includes forests, monasteries, vineyards and major wine destinations.
Orhei Area
Orheiul Vechi combines archaeological heritage with dramatic rural landscapes around the Raut River.
Northern Moldova
Northern areas include Soroca, Balti and natural landscapes around the Dniester and forest regions.
Southern Moldova
The south is associated with wine, agricultural landscapes and distinctive regional traditions.
Gagauzia
Gagauzia is an autonomous territorial unit with Gagauz cultural traditions, local food and wine experiences.
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