Moldova

A small country of vineyards, monasteries and painted gates between Romania and Ukraine — this hobby site collects what makes Moldova worth knowing.

Capital
Chișinău
Population
About 2.4 million (2024 census, excluding Transnistria)
Official language
Romanian
Currency
Moldovan leu (MDL)
Independence
27 August 1991

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History

From the Principality of Moldavia to EU candidate.

Culture & Traditions

Mărțișor, carpets, doina and the ia blouse.

Food & Wine

Mămăligă, plăcinte and the world’s biggest wine cellars.

Travel & Places

Orheiul Vechi, Soroca Fortress and the wine routes.

The Wine Cellars

Cricova’s underground streets and the Guinness-record Mileștii Mici.

UNESCO Heritage

Three living traditions on UNESCO’s list, starting with Mărțișor.