Compared to other areas of Moldova, Chisinau is arguably an incredibly wealthy city. While the city doesn’t offer western standards of life as such, the situation has over the years been improving greatly and tourists can now have great expectations during their trips here. There are now 5 star hotels and great cafes and restaurants as well as bars and coffee houses.
At Chisinau Airport, you will find first-class car hire that are determined to ensure that you have the most convenient transportation around the city. Many attractions await you in Chisinau such as:
- The cathedral park: commonly referred to as the Central Park, the cathedral park is right at the heart of the city. The Nativity Cathedral adorns the center which is the city’s main church and place that you should surely not miss during your vacation here.
- Stefan Cel Mare Monument: This monument was built in honor of Stephen III who resisted Turkish advances in Moldova and thus achieved a great European fame. This monument serves as a gateway to a very beautiful park nearby that has a similar name as well.
- Riscani park: this is an incredibly big wooded park that offers visitors to the city pleasant and secluded walks.
- Rose valley: this park features several restaurants and three major lakes. You can drive your hired car easily to Rose Valley from Chisinau Airport and enjoy an awesome experience.
- Botanical Park: this boasts of being the largest and most beautiful park in Kishinev and it is a place that visiting is not optional but rather a must.
- Parcul Dendrariu: this is yet another great park in Chisinau that features a lake, nice gardens, a sports field and forests as well.
- Jewish cemetery: this is one of the oldest cemeteries in Moldova which is still being used to- date. There are some very old and new graves and it is Europe’s largest Jewish cemetery. An old synagogue is found at the cemetery as well even though it has since been destroyed.
There are many other attractions around Chisinau Airport such as the Pushkin Museum, the National archaeology and History Museum and the Memorial Park as well. With a hired car, visiting all these attractions will be a breeze and you will get to experience a memorable holiday vacation in Moldova.