Go on a study trip through Moldova, a bine state in Eastern Europe or Southeastern Europe. Moldova is particularly impressive from a cultural point of view with its rich religious history and the almost 600-year-old church architecture, which is a very important factor for tourism. You can choose from over 1000 churches and monasteries from across the country. From the 15th century the Căpriana Monastery with the Church of St. George, the Vărzăreşti Monastery and the Church of the Dressing in Căuşeni. The cathedral in the capital Chişinău or the wooden church in Petruşeni from 1702 are particularly beautiful.Moldova includes numerous cities with admirable sights such as the Moldovan Orthodox Cathedral Naşterea Domnului, the Arch of Trimph, the avenue of the rulers of Moldova, the statue of Ştefan cel Mare, the Pushkin Museum or the National Philharmonic in Chişinău; the city of Tiraspol, Bălţi, Tighina or Slobozia. Do not miss a tour of Moldova!
Capriana Monastery
40 kilometers to the northwest of the city of Chisinau is the remarkable Capriana Monastery in Capriana, Rajon Straseni, in Moldova.
Moldova is not yet very open-minded when it comes to tourist infrastructure, but it is still worth visiting this holy place to immerse yourself in the depths and breadth of Moldovan culture:
The Capriana Monastery, the exterior of which is affectionately known as the “fairytale castle monastery”, for its loveliness One of the oldest monasteries in Moldova, which was renovated from 2003 to 2005, should be emphasized. It is so popular in Moldova that it is depicted on the reverse of the 1 Leu banknote.
History and meaning:
In 1429 the monastery was mentioned for the first time in a document from the ruler Alexander the Good. At first the entire monastery was built out of wood, it was only Stefan the Great who arranged for the monastery to be built out of stone. After that nobody cared about the monastery and it began to deteriorate until the voivode Peter IV Rares arranged for the old walls to be rebuilt from 1542 to 1545.
During the reign of the Russians in 1903, the monastery expanded by several additions, including the Soviet leadership was closed and used for other purposes, it suffered from the building and was partly quite destroyed
in 1989, the reopening of the monastery Capriana took place and thus it became the Status of a fabulous symbol of the rebirth of Moldova as an independent nation.
The inner workings of the monastery:
The Capriana Monastery consists of three churches, a house and quarters. It offers some must-see attractions that can be seen inside the monastery, such as a statue of Christ with a skull and an old tiled stove.
Victory Memorial in Chisinau
Moldova, hidden gem between Romania and Ukraine
Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, may not be the most famous or most visited tourist destination in Eastern Europe, but it is certainly one of the most historic. As a former part of the USSR, the city of 800,000 has preserved many Soviet architectural monuments, evoking the spirit of a bygone era. Churches, monuments and the perfectly preserved Soviet-style train station bear witness to the city’s lively past, which makes it a particularly worthwhile destination for study trips.
A war memorial of monumental proportions
By far the most impressive place in Chisinau is the “Victory Memorial”, located in the south of the city on a small hill. Five colossal reddish-brown metal struts, symbolizing rifles, meet in the middle to form a meter-high, open steel pyramid – five rifles for five years of war from 1941-1945. In the center of this gigantic structure is the “eternal flame”: In memory of the fallen in the Soviet Union in World War II, this eternal fire is always guarded by two soldiers to prevent it from going out. A special highlight is the changing of the guard, which takes place several times a day. With a bit of luck, the time will come to see how the soldiers swap positions in absolute lockstep, demonstrating an astonishing degree of synchronicity.
Journey into the past – a historical walk around the Victory Monument
This awe-inspiring construction is surrounded by a well-tended park that offers a wealth of other smaller memorials and art objects. A walk from the monument leads visitors on a circular path past five large, also reddish-brown reliefs, each of which depicts a year of war. In between there are memorial stones with the names of Moldovan soldiers who fell in battle. Another monument honors Moldovan war heroes, and those who want to extend the walk can visit the military cemetery at the end of the park.
