Our country is full of interesting historical, architectural and natural monuments. To understand the soul of Moldova, to reveal its essence and the history of centuries-old traditions, it is necessary to visit places that are included in the top tourist attractions. Tsipovo is a famous nature reserve in Moldova. Here you can feel the perfection of nature, its strength and independence, and at the same time peace that heals the soul and thoughts, because time seems to stop in this place. Rivers, waterfalls and natural compositions evoke genuine emotions in everyone who becomes a guest in this Garden of Eden. Yogis, ufologists, cabalists, mystics and bioenergetics from many countries of the world come here every year. A strong place, definitely recommended to visit. Old Orhei is a museum- reserve located right under the open sky. In ancient times, cities here were either built or destroyed. The museum complex consists of several steep rocks. Peshtere is the central rock. It consists of many caves carved into it. The second steep rock is the "Butuceni" rock, which is interesting both from a geological point of view and from the point of view of the uniqueness of the landscape. The magnificent view and traces of the disappeared cities amaze every visitor. Monks used to live in these caves. The Saharna monasteries date back to 1459. Once upon a time, wandering monks lived in these lands. They carved caves in the rock. Today the monastery is located between three lowlands and the gorges of the Dniester River. 20 monks live in the temple and the only relics of St. Martyr Macarius in Moldova are kept. There is a holy spring near the monastery. It is considered healing. Now a swimming pool has been built next to the source. If you believe in a miracle, it is worth bathing in this source while saying prayers, and you will be cured of the disease and even rejuvenated. The Caprian Monastery contains within its walls the largest monastic library. The library keeps valuable donations of rulers, valuable manuscripts. This is a monastery with a thousand-year history. The monastery was led by prominent people of Moldova, Alexander cel Bun, Vasile Lupu, Petru Rares and Stefan cel Mare. Particular attention should be paid to the Cathedral of St. George, which is made in the Baroque style and is of high historical value. Cricova cellars In Moldova, there are many attractions associated with wine. But one of them is especially outstanding. These are the wine cellars of the small town of Cricova. These are the largest wine cellars in the world, stretching for about 120 km. This is a real underground city, the streets
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of which are named after famous wines, and tours are conducted on special electric vehicles. It houses a collection of wines, consisting of more than a million bottles - not only Moldovan, but also unique Spanish, Italian, French wines. The stunning size and beauty of the underground galleries can turn heads even for experienced tourists, especially since tasting is not enough here. Emil Rakovica Cave - this place was accidentally discovered during the development of a gypsum quarry. At first, she did not arouse much interest due to her small size. But then the entrances to the underground galleries were found, which form as many as three floors of labyrinths. Today, more than 90 km of underground passages have been explored, which makes the cave one of the largest in Europe. Its underground halls and galleries are richly covered with a layer of delicate clay, which has different colors: green, blue, red, black, white. One Hundred Hills is an unusual and beautiful
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place, the origin of which scientists are still arguing about, is located near the Prut River and covers an area of 1,600 hectares. The place is dotted with small regular-shaped hills that form a rather unusual landscape. Some believe that this relief was formed 10-20 million years ago. Well, the locals are sure that these are mounds in which the ancient Geto-Dacians are buried, who died in a grandiose battle. Curchi Monastery is one of the most significant Moldavian architectural monuments. Located 55 km from Chisinau. The architectural ensemble was created in the XVIII-XIX centuries and includes two churches, nine buildings with cells, a garden and a stone pool. The rich history of the monastery and stunning architectural compositions will make you forget everything that you have seen before. Codru is a single massif of the forest. From the south, west and north it is surrounded by agricultural land, in the northeast it borders on the forests of the Strashensky forestry. There is a museum in the main administration building of the reserve, a small hotel for scientists and guests, and a conference hall. There is a meteorological station near the control. There are several very picturesque ponds, along the banks of which there are recreation areas for employees and tourists. The vast territory, as well as numerous objects of fauna and flora will surprise you with its diversity, the most unique place in Moldova. Bendery Fortress - lovers of history and castles will definitely be pleased with the medieval fortress in the city of Bendery. This is an architectural monument of the 16th century, which rises on the right bank of the Dniester River. It was built by the Turks, who then owned these lands. Despite its more than respectable age, the fortress is in a well-groomed condition. In addition to it, there are many more interesting castles in Moldova, for example, in Soroca, Suceava and Neamtse.
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