Snapshot
Moldova at a glance
- Capital
- Chisinau
- Population
- 2,381,325
- Calling code
- +373
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Moldova
Explore Chisinau, Tiraspol and Balti. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency MDLTime in Chisinau 03:51UTC+03:00Country codes MD / MDA
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Chisinau. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Chișinău Water Tower
Chișinău Water Tower is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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Stephen the Great Monument
Stephen the Great Monument is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Nativity Cathedral, Chișinău
Nativity Cathedral, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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St. Teodora de la Sihla Church
St. Teodora de la Sihla Church is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Măzărache Church
Măzărache Church is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Monument to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation
Monument to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National Museum of Fine Arts, Chișinău
National Museum of Fine Arts, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Monument to Ferdinand I
Monument to Ferdinand I is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Transfiguration Church, Chișinău
Transfiguration Church, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău
Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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National History Museum of Moldova
National History Museum of Moldova is one option for your time in Chisinau. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Sfatul Țării Palace
Sfatul Țării Palace is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Stephen the Great Central Park
Stephen the Great Central Park is one option for your time in Chisinau. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Presidential Palace, Chișinău
Presidential Palace, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Chisinau
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in MDL?
frankfurter reference rate, 2026-09-10. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Chisinau.
RMO
An arrival option for Chisinau
Chişinău International Airport
10.6 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Chisinau. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at RMO
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
RMO airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chişinău International Airport | RMO | 10.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Chişinău International Airport
Chişinău · LUKK
Elevation399 ft
Coordinates46.92774, 28.931704
Runways
08 / 26
11778 × 148 ft
CON09 / 27
7818 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP125.9 MHz
ATIS133.7 MHz
GND121.8 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Chisinau
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Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Chisinau. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 15 ideas for Chisinau — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Chișinău Water Tower
Directions ↗Chișinău Water Tower is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Stephen the Great Monument
Directions ↗Stephen the Great Monument is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nativity Cathedral, Chișinău
Directions ↗Nativity Cathedral, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Teodora de la Sihla Church
Directions ↗St. Teodora de la Sihla Church is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Măzărache Church
Directions ↗Măzărache Church is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation
Directions ↗Monument to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Museum of Fine Arts, Chișinău
Directions ↗National Museum of Fine Arts, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Monument to Ferdinand I
Directions ↗Monument to Ferdinand I is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Transfiguration Church, Chișinău
Directions ↗Transfiguration Church, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău
Directions ↗Cathedral of Divine Providence, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Directions ↗Maria Bieșu National Opera and Ballet Theatre is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National History Museum of Moldova
Directions ↗National History Museum of Moldova is one option for your time in Chisinau. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sfatul Țării Palace
Directions ↗Sfatul Țării Palace is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Stephen the Great Central Park
Directions ↗Stephen the Great Central Park is one option for your time in Chisinau. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Presidential Palace, Chișinău
Directions ↗Presidential Palace, Chișinău is one option for your time in Chisinau. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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