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Chisinau is the capital, the largest city and the administrative, territorial, economic, scientific and cultural center of the Republic of Moldova. The city is located on the edge of the southeast slope of the Central Plateau of Moldova, in the forest steppe area, being crossed by the Bâc river, a right tributary of the Dniester.

Chisinau is 448 km from Bucharest (Romania) and 471 km from Kiev (Ukraine), capitals of neighboring states.
"The city of white stone" is the phrase that is called Chisinau. The respective nickname comes from the abundance of the buildings built of white limestone.
The city has its own symbolism: coat of arms, flag and anthem. The flag symbolizes the past, present and future of the city community.

The Arch of Triumph in Chisinau ranks 5th among the most beautiful Arch of Triumph, according to the rating of the magazine "Aeroflot Premium". The Arch of Triumph in the boulevard Stefan cel Mare and Saint was built in honor of the Russian army that defeated the Turkish in 1812. It has a height of 13 meters.

Tourist spots:
- Puskin Memorial House: In Chisinau one of the two buildings preserved to this day where the great poet and playwright Alexandr Sergheevici Pushkin lived and wrote. The Puskin Memorial House in Chisinau was inaugurated on February 10, 1948. It has a traditional Moldovan structure, with two halls and a hall. The poet lived here for several months, during which he wrote the beginning of the famous novel "Evghenii Oneghin". It is one of the most important tourist attractions of international historical significance in Chisinau.
- Tradition at the Village Museum: The Village Museum is a true oasis of peace and relaxation. Opened on May 18, 1995, the museum reconstructs the Bessarabian village from the 19th century. Eighteenth century. It covers an area of ​​150 ha and comprises six ethnographic areas and 165 monuments: windmills, water mills, wooden churches, dwelling houses, household annexes, crucifixes, an inn, a vineyard. The Village Museum is the perfect place to rest and rediscover the past.
- National Art Museum: The National Art Museum in Chisinau was founded in 1939. The building was built and designed with white stone and red brick by the architect Alexandru Plămădeală. On an area of ​​800 square meters, the works are structured in sections such as: medieval art and popular creation, Russian and Oriental art, scenography and others. The museum has 44,000 exhibits belonging to various collections: ancient art, medieval art, sculpture, etc. The museum building retains an elegant spirit and exudes greatness.
- Arc de Triomphe: Also called the Holy Gates, the Arc de Triomphe in Chisinau is an architectural monument built in 1841 to commemorate the victory of the Russian armies over the Turks. Inside the arch is a bell that was cast from the metal of the Turkish cannons captured in the war. The height of the monument is 13 m, and the capitals of the four pillars of the construction were carved in Corinthian style. On the front is mounted a mechanical clock, illuminated at night, but does not announce the exact time by sound. The arch guarded the center of Chisinau for 174 years.
- The National Museum of History and Archeology of Moldova
- The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History
- For lovers of parks: Stefan cel Mare and Sfânt Public Garden are among the tourist attractions in Chisinau that are worth a visit
- Morilor Valley
- Water Castle
- Moldexpo complex

Chisinau | Chisinau is the capital, the largest city and the administrative, territorial, economic, scientific and cultural center of the Republic of Moldova. The city is located on the edge of the south-east slope of the Central Plateau of Moldova, in the forest steppe area, being crossed by the Bâc river, a right tributary of the Dniester

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