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 The city of Chisinau is situated on seven hills arranged in the shape of a circle. Modern Chisinau was conceived by its designers as a garden city—a settlement where green spaces alternate with buildings, complementing and enhancing them. In such a city, people were meant to feel closer to nature, enjoying everything this notion implies: cool shade during the summer heat, fresh air, soothing greenery, and the morning songs of birds. For decades, green spaces have generously provided this comfort to city residents, becoming Chisinau's hallmark.
-===== Museums =====
-==== The Historical Museum ====
-The National Museum of History of Moldova, located in the beautiful building in the center of Chisinau, is home to over 250.000 exhibits divided into a few sections: Ancient History and Archaeology, Medieval History, History of Basarabia, Contemporary History, Treasures. This is a great place to learn more about the country and its background as well as see some of the impressive artifacts from Moldova’s past. At the entrance to the museum is the She-wolf with Romulus and Remus. Visiting hours: Every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Entrance fee: less then 1 Euro.
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-Location: 31 August 1989 Str. 121A
-==== The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History ====
-The history of the museum begins in 1889 when the Zemstva of Bessarabia organized the Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the museum institution. It is the oldest museum in the Republic of Moldova. Founded as an Agricultural Museum, over the course of its existence, it gradually expanded its field of activity, creating collections that reflect natural history, contemporary nature, the evolution of human society, and traditional culture in Bessarabia, and later in the Republic of Moldova. At present, it holds a heritage of approximately 135 thousand pieces. Visiting hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays. Entrance fee: less then 1 Euro.
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-Location: Str.Mihail Kogălniceanu 82
 ===== Parks & Gardens=====
 The green area of the municipality of Chisinau consists of 10 forest parks, 6 parks, 4 public gardens, and 31 squares. In total, they cover approximately 3500 hectares. Bellow are presented just few of them.
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-Location: Boulevard Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt
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 Location: Str. Studenților 9, Universitatea Tehnica din Chisinau
+===== Museums =====
+==== The Historical Museum ====
+The National Museum of History of Moldova, located in the beautiful building in the center of Chisinau, is home to over 250.000 exhibits divided into a few sections: Ancient History and Archaeology, Medieval History, History of Basarabia, Contemporary History, Treasures. This is a great place to learn more about the country and its background as well as see some of the impressive artifacts from Moldova’s past. At the entrance to the museum is the She-wolf with Romulus and Remus. Visiting hours: Every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Entrance fee: less then 1 Euro.
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+Location: 31 August 1989 Str. 121A
+==== The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History ====
+The history of the museum begins in 1889 when the Zemstva of Bessarabia organized the Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, which laid the foundation for the establishment of the museum institution. It is the oldest museum in the Republic of Moldova. Founded as an Agricultural Museum, over the course of its existence, it gradually expanded its field of activity, creating collections that reflect natural history, contemporary nature, the evolution of human society, and traditional culture in Bessarabia, and later in the Republic of Moldova. At present, it holds a heritage of approximately 135 thousand pieces. Visiting hours: 10 am to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays. Entrance fee: less then 1 Euro.
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+Location: Str.Mihail Kogălniceanu 82
+==== Village Museum ====
+Located at the entrance to the municipality of Chisinau, near the City Gates, the Village Museum can be considered an island of revelation and tranquility. It is the perfect place for meditation, where you are amazed by the fantastic landscape with a fairy-tale atmosphere. It was created in 1991 as a branch of the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, and in May 1995, it was inaugurated as the "Village Museum," reflecting the Moldovan village of the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum hosts monuments of folk architecture.
+The first monument placed at the museum, in 1995, was the windmill from the village of Opaci, Căușeni district, which was destroyed in a fire in 2001 and has not been restored yet. At present, the museum complex boasts the oldest ecclesiastical monument in the Republic of Moldova, the wooden church brought from the village of Hirișeni, with the purpose of being restored and cared for. It was built in 1642 and is one of the tallest wooden churches in the country, with a height of 27 meters.
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+Location: Str. Aeroportului, Muzeul Satului
+====The Museum of Computing Technology====
+Very few people knew that there is a museum of computing technology in Chișinău, located within the Vladimir Andrunachievici Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, USM. It is small, but it boasts a rare and original collection of over 220 diverse technical exhibits, ranging from mechanical arithmometers to Apple technologies. The exhibits are restored by the museum's owner, Ivanov Andrei. Thanks to his careful attention, many of these items are in good condition, working as if they were bought from the store yesterday. The desire to learn everything from the roots was the reason for assembling the first second-generation computer. A collection of three computers from different generations grew and transformed into a museum.Visits are possible on weekends as well. For more details, please visit the museum's website.
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+Location: Str.Academy 5, Muzeul Tehnicii de Calcul
+===== Water park =====
+====Vara Vara Aquacity====
+We are proud of a wave pool up to two meters high. A mile and a half of high-speed tracks and a slides with the height of an 8 floor building await you. All are built to the highest safety standards by the world leader in the segment of water amusement parks - POLIN WATERPARKS. We also have a separate seating area with a pool of almost 900m2 and 4 jacuzzis with whirlpool. In the children's entertainment area, you will find one of the largest children's pools in Europe, of almost 1000m2. The youngest visitors will enjoy a recreation area with 13 slides and 7 entertainment attractions. Older children will be captivated by the activities of a playground with 5 slides, water cannons and a huge overturned bucket. You will be able to enjoy Asian, European and Greek cuisine, fast food and a bar. For those who prefer privacy, there are separate VIP tents and a celebration room. Also, you can order gastronomic delights from a special menu for children. Let's live the summer with Vara Vara.
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+Location: Str. Mihai Sadoveanu 42/2, Vara Vara
+===== Top wineries in Moldova =====
+The Republic of Moldova prides itself on having some of the richest vineyards, with viticulture being a well-developed sector in the business market. Meanwhile, Moldovan wines are internationally recognized as some of the most aromatic, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at international competitions. Here are few of wineries from our selection of 30 [[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinariile-din-moldova/|wineries]].
+====The Cricova Winery ====
+[[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinaria-cricova/|The Cricova Winery]] represents a unique underground complex, renowned and appreciated worldwide for its extensive labyrinths and exceptional wines. The underground cellars of Cricova are a true treasure of the national cultural heritage and one of the main tourist attractions in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova. The underground city, with its 120 kilometers of tunnels, is visited annually by over 50,000 tourists from all corners of the world. It can be visited through a guided tour or events such as the Sparkling Party, Must Fest, or Underland Wine Fest.
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+==== The Purcari Winery ====
+As the oldest of the wineries in Moldova, [[https://purcari.wine/en/|Purcari Winery]] is the only place in Moldova where the favorite wine of royal families is served, boasting a rich history of producing the highest quality Purcari Red and Black wines. In 1827, Emperor of Russia Nicholas I issued a special decree granting Purcari the status of the first specialized winery in Bessarabia. It was named in honor of one of the founders originating from Germany – Harmizone. Since then, the owners of Purcari have become Moldovan boyars (barons) Dancila and Clot, but also other Germans, Russians and French. Located in the village of Purcari, this winery is renowned for its great wines that pair with delightful gastronomic experiences. The Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain's collection from 1987 or the vintage wines from 1948 are just a few of the treasures hidden in the cellars of Purcari Winery.
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+==== The Mileștii Mici Winery ====
+Among the wineries in Moldova, [[https://wineofmoldova.com/ro/vinaria-milestii-mici/|Mileștii Mici]] boasts the largest underground wine gallery. These underground galleries at Mileștii Mici have even been included in the Guinness Book of Records for their grandeur. Of the more than 200 kilometers of tunnels carved into limestone, 55 kilometers are used to store over 2 million bottles of wine, also setting records for the largest wine collection in the world. The Mileștii Mici winery is visited annually by over 25,000 tourists.
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+==== The Mimi Castel Winery ====
+The [[https://castelmimi.md/| Mimi Castel]] is currently one of the main tourist attractions in the Republic of Moldova, being included in the top 15 most beautiful wineries in the world. Annually, over 30,000 visitors from more than 80 countries admire the complex's modern architecture and stroll through the secret cellars of Constantin Mimi, learn about the history of winemaking in Moldova, discover local customs, and fall in love with traditional dishes prepared according to recipes inherited from ancestors and reinvented by skilled culinary masters. Castel Mimi represents one of the showcases of winemaking heritage in the Republic of Moldova. Castel Mimi is a sixth-generation family business and was included in the top 15 most beautiful chateaux in the world by Winerist, a wine and food travel marketplace. In 2022, the winery was named “The Visiting Card of the Republic of Moldova” at the [[https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/castel-mimi-3/|Wine Travel Awards]] in London, Great Britain. On June 1, 2023, the Republic of Moldova hosted the European Political Community Summit, the largest foreign policy event in our country's history. For the first time, the summit brought together 50 presidents, prime ministers, and high-ranking European officials who sought common solutions for Europe's most urgent issues, such as security, stability, and energy resilience.
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