2 days in Chisinau Itinerary

Chișinău Etymology and namesThe origin of the city's name is unclear, but in one version, the name comes from the archaic Romanian word chișla (meaning "spring", "source of water") and nouă ("new"), because it was built around a small spring, at the corner of Pușkin and Albișoara streets.The other version, formulated by Ștefan Ciobanu, Romanian historian and academician, holds that the name was formed the same way as the name of Chișineu (alternative spelling: Chișinău) in Western Romania, near the border with Hungary. Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Victory Memorial and Eternal Flame, stroll around Stefan cel Mare Park, and then do a tasting at Cricova Winery. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Milestii Mici, pause for some serene contemplation at The Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord”, then stroll around Dendrarium Park, and finally appreciate the history behind Sculpture of Lovers.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Chisinau day trip app.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Chişinău International Airport and Bălți International Airport. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.