Moldova Travel Guide: Tourism Information (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781709561689)

Moldova Travel Guide. Tourism Information. Picturesque and charming country, a vacation in which will leave many pleasant memories, Moldova has much to offer to its guests. Travelers will find here interesting excursions to various historic places and beautiful nature parks. There are small villages and modern metropolises, restaurants and casinos, and many other places worth visiting in this wonderful country. The oldest city in Moldova, Orheiul Vechi, is a must visit place for all travelers. The city is located in a small ravine. First settlements appeared on the site of the city yet during the prehistoric era. Nowadays, visitors can learn more about that period by observing rock drawings and carvings in local caves. The city got its current name after the Orheiul Fortress that was built on the highest hill in the 15th century. The city looks more like a giant architectural complex, every building in which was a witness of important historic events. The Monastery of Dormition of the Mother of God is an interesting place recommended for visiting. The monastery was built in the 12th century and is considered one of the most beautiful medieval sights. There are more than one hundred museums and galleries in Moldova, but travelers are recommended to start from the Museum of National Crafts located in the village of Ivancea. Organized in an old mansion, the museum got its first artefacts in the middle of the 19th century. Nowadays, the exhibition of the museum features traditional Moldovan crafts ceramics, wooden artworks, stone carvings and a large collection of national costumes and musical instruments.

Author: Jesse Russell
ISBN-10: 1709561688
ISBN-13: 9781709561689
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/19/2019
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.44d