Reasons to visit Moldova
Moldova… the soft and beautiful lines of hills, clear vineyards, green orchards where the trees are white in spring. Summertime allure by the cold water in the shadow of old trees in autumn air is so transparent that can be compared with amber grapes.
Republic of Moldova is a country located in the South-East part of Europe, it has borders with Ukraine at the east and Romania at the west. The area of Moldova is 33.76 thousand square kilometers. Due to its geographic location the Republic of Moldova is characterized by moderate climate with short winter and long summer. The landscapes of Moldova vary considerably from endless steppes at east and high hills under forests in central part to the long Budjak plain in the south.
For many centuries Moldova has been a victim of frequent wars. The main reason is the important location of Moldova – it stands on the historical way between Asia and Europe. Romans, Huns, (barbarians), Tatars, Osmans, Hungarians and many others passed through this land as through “Gates” between Carpathian Mountains and the Black Sea. Being a depository of invaluable relics of the far past, this country preserved in itself plenty of legends and mysteries.
If you admire serenity, peace, sunrises and daybreaks on rivers – Moldova is an ideal place. If you love natural relics and wonders, here you can find abrupt rocks with quaint lines and deep caves with labyrinths, one can only be wondered by the diversity of flora. The ones, that specially like antiquities, should for sure visit the ancient churches and monasteries of Moldova. Inveterate fishers and fans of water promenades will find their paradise here. There is a plenty of very nice places in Moldova, while the mild climate and the big number of sunny days during the year will allow admiring the beauties of Moldova from early spring until late autumn.
Geographical and historic location substantially influenced the traditions and arts. Moldova has very rich folklore and traditions. The lively and fervent Moldavian songs and dances for many times lighted up the hearts of many people in different comers of the world.
Moldavians are a generous and responsive nation. Here people know how to enjoy the life and meet guests. Guests are always welcome in Moldova. The hosts will get upset if the guest will refuse to take a glass of real Moldavian wine.
We invite everyone to our sunny country – Moldova, one of the most fascinating and unique countries in the world, the real treasure of Europe, the uncovered and unknown. We are sure that this small country will not leave you untouched and will amaze you by its beauty.
15 Reasons to visit Moldova
1. Favorable geographical situation
Moldova’s total area is 33,700 km2. It is located in southeastern Europe between the Ukraine and Romania. Moldova is a country of legends and ballads, a picturesque corner of the continent, where are still present different historical and cultural values: landscape reserves, archaeological and architectural monuments. Cultural and historical heritage of Moldova was created for several millenniums so there is always something new to discover.
2. Moldavian people hospitality
Moldova is a country where live the indigenous population – Moldovans – and other ethnic groups – Bulgarians, Russians, Ukrainians, Gagauzes. Regardless origin, the main quality of the people in Moldova is hospitality. Guests are usually invited to the “Big House”, the beautifully arranged rooms, where people celebrate all the important events and family celebrations. Many foreigners who visited Moldova, considers its people honest, hospitable and also very friendly.
3. Picturesque and untouched nature
Even if Moldova is a small country it is rich in natural values . Numerous landscape reserves, hills and valleys, covered with old forests, lakes and rivers, vineyards, everything remained intactand within the time.
4. National cuisine
Diversity and quality of Moldavian cuisine have been tested and enriched over the centuries. Snack meals are spicy and varied. Once 
tasted, it’s impossible to forget mamaliga (maize porridge – trans.), prepared and served with cheese, cream and garlic sauce.
tasted, it’s impossible to forget mamaliga (maize porridge – trans.), prepared and served with cheese, cream and garlic sauce.
For local cuisine is typical a wide range of vegetables and meat dishes.Vegetables are used to prepare various salads, with oil, vinegar, cream, cheese, eggs, boiled and minced meat.
Description of the traditional Moldavian cuisine would be incomplete without mentioning the different types of bakery: pies, cakes, Easter bakery (a unique part of the culture), dumplings, etc.
5. Wine Road is a good opportunity to discover the famous Moldovan wines
Autumn, wine is made in each house . Young wine during the fermentation process is called “Tulburel” and the tradition is to serve every passerby. The first person who tastes the “Tulburel” according to tradition, should wish the host all the best, which necessarily will come true soon.
A great variety of wine from Moldova attract visitors from all the countries. Specifically for tourist are developed unique wine routes, including visits to famous wine cellars and underground galleries, in which are kept collections of wines known far outside the country – “Cricova”, “Milestii Small”, “Purcari”, etc.
6. Popular art diversity
Since antiquity, people of Moldova have practiced different kinds of folk arts such as pottery, carpet weaving, woodworking and stonework. The trend towards beauty and harmony with time was expressed not only in the interior decoration of houses, but in clothes and national costumes too. In every village and house in Moldova, over the centuries, the habit of adorning clothing, tablecloths and ritual fabrics (towel) is practiced by women.
7. Traditions and habits
In Moldova, there are lots of different festivals, including: spending the winter, meeting the spring, summer plowing, autumn grapes harvest, and all of them are good opportunity for an interesting holiday. Many traditions are also associated with calendar holidays: Easter, Christmas and Holy Trinity. Winter holidays include theatre, involving both children and adults. Besides religious holidays, we should not forget the traditional celebrations of the Moldovan people, the best known of which is “Martisor” – the spring symbol. In March people hang Martisor (a red and white braided wire, which symbolizes the coming of spring) on the chest, that symbolizes the revival.
8. Rich history
About Moldova and people living on this land for centuries, say the works of Herodotus, Strabo, D. Cantemir. Polish, Russian, Lithuanian, Hungarian historians describe events that occurred on Moldovan territory in their annals. Moldova has been inhabited since antiquity. Various archaeological discoveries confirm the existence of people in these places since the Paleolithic period. Moldova revival began in the reign of Alexandru cel Bun, Stefan cel Mare, Petru Rares, and Vasile Lupu, who left a great cultural and spiritual heritage.
9. Archaeological and historical monuments
Moldovan had a stormy history. This confirms a variety of historical and archaeological monuments, traces of history. Moldovan medieval cities were important objects of national defense system. On the right bank of the Nistru River, the country was protected by such cities such as Hotin, Soroca, Bender, Cetatea Alva. Currently, in Moldova are located only Soroca and Bender Fortress. In the 19th century Moldova was rich in monasteries and churches, and therefore was called “Southern Thebes”. The oldest monasteries are: Capriana, Rudi, Harbovat, Curchi.
10. The Cave monasteries
The Cave monasteries of Moldova have a special history and are the oldest architectural monuments of the 13th and 14th centuries. Built in different periods of history, destroyed and rebuilt again, the cave monasteries talk about different stages of human society. Some of them have preserved traces of religions that existed before Christianity. Some of the most famous cave monasteries are: Tipova, Japca, Butuceni, Saharna, Molovata.
11. Chisinau, the city on 7 hills
Chisinau historic heritage lies in the regulation of streets, green spaces, buildings, good correlation between the old city and the neighborhoods built outside the city, landscape and the combination of the natural landscape. All this creates a beautiful picture and make Chisinau a special attraction.
12. One of the longest caves in the world
“Emil Racovita” karst cave is located near the Criva village, Edinet district. Underground galleries length is more than 89,000 m, and consist of several levels. It is ranked 3rd among karst caves and 8th among the largest caves in the world.
The cave was discovered in 1959 after an explosion in the gypsum quarry near the Criva village. The cave has around 20 underground lakes, of which “The Blue Lake”, “The Dinosaur Lake”, “Nautilus Lake”, etc. Water from these lakes contains a large amount of minerals that have curative effects on the human body.
Another unexplained feature of the “Emil Racovita” cave is that all rooms and abundant underground galleries are covered with a layer of soft clay of different colors: green, blue, red, black, white, and so on.
13. Cultural Historical Museum Complex “Orheiul Vechi”
40 km north of Chisinau, in Orheiul Vechi the powerful kingdom of geological and historical past streches. Here have been several signs of Dacian civilization, preserved ruins of a fortress built by Al Shehri Jedid Golden Horde in the 14th century, cave monasteries, sacred shrine and church of St. Mary, built in the 1st century, the Dacian city and the ruins of public baths – all are within Trebujeni and Butuceni villages and form the miracle, called Orheiul Vechi. And each of these little miracles bears the mark of others, imbued with legends of times past, creating a unique landscape design and landscape. Moreover, admiring them from different angles and in different seasons, each time we see them again, most beautiful and picturesque.
14. The oldest landscape reserve “Codru”
The oldest reserve in Moldova is “Codru”. Was founded in 1971 and occupies an area of 5177 ha. Nature reserve amazes us by the large number of forms and species, many of which are listed under the category of rare and endangered. In the “Codru” Reserve are nearly 1,000 varieties of protected plants, half of the flora characteristic for Moldova. The “Codru” Reserve is a friendly environment for wildlife, being represented by about 200 species of precious land vertebrates.
15. The Nistru River – the river of 2 nations
At the northern spurs of the Carpathian Mountains, in Beskides mountains, at an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level the Nistru River is born. Cutting deep canyons in the Carpathian Mountains, winding flat surfaces, receiving hundreds of small and large tributaries, bringing its waters to the Black Sea, the river stretches almost 1400 km, more than half (660 km) in Moldova. The Nistru region is often called the spa of Moldova. The most picturesque places on the Nistru River are resorts such as Vadul lui Voda, Holercani, Stroiesti.
Two steps from Romania we find sites included in UNESCO patromoniul, parks unique enigmatic mountains, canyons and strange natural formations, spectacular cities and many places for fun. Ukraine is almost unknown, Moldova is broken for wine lovers, Bulgaria is more than the seaside techniques as, Serbia combines natural attraction and traces of Roman and Hungary is heaven thermal baths.
Ukraine
Ukraine is perhaps the least known neighbor by Romanian despite tourist spots abound, even in the vicinity of the common border. Emotional ties bind us to Chernivtsi and traces of Romanism existing there. The town lies at a distance of less than one hour from the Siret customs and way, presented acceptable passing through legendary Forests of Cosminului . The city, once Romanian, takes at least a day for a leisurely visit. Not to be missed former Metropolitan of Bukovina, the current university, which dominates the old town hall square Austrian, Polish Catholic Church, Armenian cathedral, church of St. Nicholas, very similar to that in Curtea de Arges, the former synagogue, the Soviets converted cinema "royal road" full of restaurants and pubs.
Hotin
To the east of Chernivtsi on the Nistru river, is Hotin most important building of the defensive system of medieval Moldova. Fortress, built in the XIII-XV, is presented in very good condition and the interior was often used for casting films.
It can be reached from Chernivtsi by bus from Siret, in Romania, on a long journey of 140 km. Near the medieval city Hotin is Cameniţa (Kamynets-Podilsky). The town here may fall among towns like Sighisoara. Tourists do not make their appearance very much but the place has a lot of potential. Cameniţa river gorge surrounded Smotrych is full of cobbled neighborhoods, renovated churches, palaces and various small pieces of Defense forgotten.
The main attraction is the Fortress.
Fortress Cameniţa
To the west of Chernivtsi stretch enigmatic Ukrainian Carpathians . Tourism here is consistent despite the fact that there are few places to pull. district Rahiv , above Maramures has favorable conditions for tourism development winter, winter sports (alpine skiing). The most popular tourist spots are Mount Blyznyţia ski tourist base Drahobrat . Once parameters existing in the future can become massive Drahobrat Winter Olympics venue.
Drahobrat
In the world there are only two analog nursing at the town Kvasy built based on the mineral composition of which is arsenic. Here, and in southern Ukraine, one can find traditional dishes Guzuls (the oldest Slavic population) and caloric delicious cheese, cheese, BALMUS and others.
Slightly more than 60% of the Ukrainian Carpathians is in the district Putila full of things to be seen: cave Oleksa Dovbuş (considered one of the seven natural wonders and history of Ukraine), Mountain Lake Natural "Eye Mountain" Nemce Pass , which connects Putila and Chernivtsi region, Mount Hycha , a symbol of the homonymous village, located in a pine forest, rock enchanted village Gura Putila , cliffs and Torăceni Chiseliţeni , wooden churches of Seliatin(sec. XVII), Coniatin (XVIII), Dihtineţ (XIX), Campulung Russian (XIX), backwater (XIX), flasks (XIX).
Wooden church in Seliatin
The most popular ski resort in the Ukrainian Carpathians is Bukovel . The place is booming and winter sports enthusiasts will be surprised to find that prices are more affordable than in Romania.
Bukovel resort
Southern Ukraine, the so-called Bugeac is comprised of huge lakes north of the Danube and the Delta piece. This biosphere reserve is Vylkovo from the namesake town. Appearance is known in our Delta The town in question, however, opposite the Periprava, is regarded as a true Venice of Ukraine. On the Danube shore of Chilia , lie the ruins of an ancient city indescribable desolation of Stephen the Great.
Biosphere Reserve Vylkovo
Republic of Moldova
The main attractions of the Republic of Moldova can be contained quickly given the small size of the country. The state boasts the wine tourism, with monasteries and churches and monuments and nature reserves. Wineries are famous, and the name Cricova Mileştii Small Purcari Cojuşna crossed borders. Mileştii Small , on the edge Chişnăului holds the largest collection of wines in the world, a fact attested by the Guinness Book. Here, as the winery, all near Chisnau, is true underground cities, where tens of thousands of bottles stored.
Small Mileştii Cellar
Treasure unacknowledged Moldova is the so called toltere (rocks) of the Prut . These are the type reef limestone formations scattered over a distance of about 200 km along the Middle Prut . Criva start near close to crossing the borders of Romania, Ukraine and Moldova, and continues until Cobani south of Costesti. Here at Cobani, is a land of about 1,600 acres, called Hundred Knolls , which is the only place in Europe where they are concentrated in a large number of underwater reefs Tortonian and Sarmatian sea. This valley is part of the reserve " Royal Forest ". This reserve is home to the oldest forest in the Prut and a number of impressive monuments: a series of toltere forming a belt coral Prut region, coral rock Great Gorge Butesti (a canyon carved by the river Kamenka), gorge Duruitoarea -Văratic (caves, waterfalls), colony of herons "Country heron" , Lake In Front , a secular pearl where trees reach record heights.
Tolterele Prut
The most impressive monasteries in Moldova are Căpriana, Hâncu, Rudi, Saharna Ţāpova, Curchi Cosauti Beautiful etc.
Bulgaria
Tourism boom Bulgaria has a strong back and Romanian support especially when it comes to the coast. resorts south of Vama Veche are full of Romanian and Balchik Queen Mary is well known. Farther inland, just two kilometers from Silistra is the nature reserve Srebarna , land of over 220 species of birds (Danube Delta has 320). The place is paradise for fishermen and cycling enthusiasts. Reserve symbol is the pelican, a species now endangered. The easiest it can be reached from Calarasi ferry over Chiciu.
Nature Reserve Srebarna
Also near Silistra is Abdul Medjidi Turkish fort , one of the six points to strengthen the system of fortifications which have played an important role during the Russian-Turkish wars of the century. XIX. Building is in good condition.
Somewhere south-west of the reserve is a very special monument: Thracian tomb from Sveştari included in the UNESCO World patromoniul. It dates back to IV-III centuries BC and some believe that this king was buried get Dromihetes. The tomb consists of a corridor, three rooms squares, statues of women with arms raised and the ceiling is painted a scene of deification of that leader.
Thracian Tomb of Sveştari
The Russian immediately after crossing Friendship Bridge , looming very attractive center, away from the ugliness of the industrial area you encounter after passing customs. At only 20 km. city is a true canyon - Russenski Lom . It houses cave churches, a former medieval town and caves. In Basarabovo is a community of monks in a monastery founded by Basarab family, rulers of the first Romanian. Within walking distance are painted church in Ivanovo. Also nearby, at 6 km. The main road is the old city of Asăneştilor, Cherven . It is up on a hill. Ruins reveals that there was a settlement in its own right, with houses, churches, streets. Panorama gorge is amazing încojurătoare walls. The farthest attraction is the cave Russenski Lom ciuk Orlova , full of strange formations.
Church of the Monastery cave Basarabovo
The new bridge at Calafat provides a further opportunity to see the northwestern Bulgaria and the top attractions here are Vidin . The Danube is located medieval castle Baba Vida , one of the best preserved fortresses of the neighboring country. The fortress dates back centuries. X, being built on the site of a surveillance tower Romande. In the Middle Ages the castle was an important defense. He witnessed the siege of eight months of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II and the Ottoman occupation of Vidin city served as a prison and armory. Near bugaro-Serbian border, 30 km from Vidin is a Roman fortress Castra Martis and ruins can be spotted today.
Baba Vida Castle, Vidin
Serbia
After passing customs at Turnu Severin, over hydroelectric Iron Gate reach the edge of the Natural Park Djerdap. making right road going 140 km Danube to Golubac city. Throughout this distance the image is one and the same: the right and left Romania Danube and wooded hills of Djerdap. We can not speak about monotony because running quickly attractions. Belvedere points are dense and the wonders of the Romanian shore, and boilers, statue and church Burebista Mraconia , are seen very good. In addition, the road passing through boilers Serbian provides Mari opportunity which we can not speak Romanian side.
Over water Moldova Noua, rises mysterious fortress Golubac . The place is high and was inhabited by the Romans in the Middle Ages has been witnessing clashes between between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary. Fortress in turn belonged to the Turks, Bulgarians, Hungarians, Serbs and Austrians. It is not known who were the first builders and had many towers.
Fortress Golubac
Danube line holds many remnants of the Roman Empire and Tabula Traiana Palace imeperial Felix Romuliana the next Zajecar, located 40-50 km from Vidin, where several famous mosaics or former ancient city Viminacium , near Kostolac.
Tabula Traiana in the Danube Gorges
Near Felix Romuliana is a small village Rajac which has a worthy attraction for any wine lover: Rajacke Pimnice cellars built in the eighteenth century. The road to these goals can easily go over the bridge at Calafat, then a small portion of Bulgaria.
Near the area where the Danube reaches Romania is a unique region in Europe Deliblato dunes . In the midst of fertile regions broke a huge land of approximately 300 square kilometers of desert aspect. Moreover, in Serbs have Nimit European Sahara. Despite the appearance, the dunes are a haven for many kinds of desert flora and fauna unique in the world. There are 900 species of higher plants, forests of white lime and oak flooring. Since 2002, the dunes Deliblato preliminary UNESCO listed as an area of exceptional natural resources. Those who come here can see sand mountains over 200 meters tall, sandy flora, rich in color.
Dunes Deliblato
The Serbian Banat, Romania is close to or Vrsac Vrsac, one of the most picturesque cities in Serbia. The traveler can admire Vrsac Tower of sec. Sixteenth century townhouse built. XVIII neo-Gothic Palace Diocese building Konkordija century. Nineteenth Orthodox Cathedral and Cathedral Monument. The village Mesic is a monastery in sec. XV is a symbol of spirituality Serbian Vojvodina .
Vrsac
Hungary
Hungarian plains traveler holds many secrets came from abroad: thermal baths, museums village unique natural parks, religious buildings.
One of the most spectacular sights are not far from the border with Romania is the Hortobágy National Park in Berekfürdő, west of Debrecen. This is the largest natural prairie in Europe and the oldest park in Hungary, was inaugurated in 1972 Since 1999, the site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage. One of the most spectacular sights is the autumn migration of birds. Much of the National Park is occupied by natural habitats, alkaline grasslands and meadows, and marshes. Some wetlands are artificial but they have a role breeding bird habitats. So far, there have been 340 species of birds, of which 160 nest in the park. Hortobágy is nine holes stone bridge, the longest stone bridge with public road in Hungary and Hungarian gray cattle, who won world renown.
Stone Bridge at Hortobágy
Around the region Debrecen is Hajdúság where there are numerous museums, rural houses and local history collections showing uonei past. Almost every village has a museum.
Tisa River, not far from the border of the right Satu Mare is located farmhouses Tájház Museum , which presents articles from 1700 still in the area can visit the water mill at Túristvándi . It was built in the time of Maria Theresa and functional today.
Museum farmhouses Tájház
After passing the customs Urziceni Lange, nearest attraction near Romania can meet in Nyirbator , a city that has a reformed church built in Gothic style in the fifteenth century. Wooden belfry is the largest and most beautiful in the country.
Another natural park is located near the border Körös-Maros National Park , located in the right Chişneu Cris. On its territory there are a lot of unique plant and animal species are protected, the most spectacular being a species of orchid.
The key sights of North Hungarian Plain are thermal baths known throughout Europe. These can be found at Cserkeszőlő, Hajduszoboszlo, Debrecen (Aquatica), Aquarius Aquapark, Túrkeve, Mezőtúr, Balmazújváros, Püspökladány, Gyula etc.
Thermal Baths in Hajduszoboszlo
Ukraine is perhaps the least known neighbor by Romanian despite tourist spots abound, even in the vicinity of the common border. Emotional ties bind us to Chernivtsi and traces of Romanism existing there. The town lies at a distance of less than one hour from the Siret customs and way, presented acceptable passing through legendary Forests of Cosminului . The city, once Romanian, takes at least a day for a leisurely visit. Not to be missed former Metropolitan of Bukovina, the current university, which dominates the old town hall square Austrian, Polish Catholic Church, Armenian cathedral, church of St. Nicholas, very similar to that in Curtea de Arges, the former synagogue, the Soviets converted cinema "royal road" full of restaurants and pubs.
Hotin
To the east of Chernivtsi on the Nistru river, is Hotin most important building of the defensive system of medieval Moldova. Fortress, built in the XIII-XV, is presented in very good condition and the interior was often used for casting films.
It can be reached from Chernivtsi by bus from Siret, in Romania, on a long journey of 140 km. Near the medieval city Hotin is Cameniţa (Kamynets-Podilsky). The town here may fall among towns like Sighisoara. Tourists do not make their appearance very much but the place has a lot of potential. Cameniţa river gorge surrounded Smotrych is full of cobbled neighborhoods, renovated churches, palaces and various small pieces of Defense forgotten.
The main attraction is the Fortress.
Fortress Cameniţa
To the west of Chernivtsi stretch enigmatic Ukrainian Carpathians . Tourism here is consistent despite the fact that there are few places to pull. district Rahiv , above Maramures has favorable conditions for tourism development winter, winter sports (alpine skiing). The most popular tourist spots are Mount Blyznyţia ski tourist base Drahobrat . Once parameters existing in the future can become massive Drahobrat Winter Olympics venue.
Drahobrat
In the world there are only two analog nursing at the town Kvasy built based on the mineral composition of which is arsenic. Here, and in southern Ukraine, one can find traditional dishes Guzuls (the oldest Slavic population) and caloric delicious cheese, cheese, BALMUS and others.
Slightly more than 60% of the Ukrainian Carpathians is in the district Putila full of things to be seen: cave Oleksa Dovbuş (considered one of the seven natural wonders and history of Ukraine), Mountain Lake Natural "Eye Mountain" Nemce Pass , which connects Putila and Chernivtsi region, Mount Hycha , a symbol of the homonymous village, located in a pine forest, rock enchanted village Gura Putila , cliffs and Torăceni Chiseliţeni , wooden churches of Seliatin(sec. XVII), Coniatin (XVIII), Dihtineţ (XIX), Campulung Russian (XIX), backwater (XIX), flasks (XIX).
Wooden church in Seliatin
The most popular ski resort in the Ukrainian Carpathians is Bukovel . The place is booming and winter sports enthusiasts will be surprised to find that prices are more affordable than in Romania.
Bukovel resort
Southern Ukraine, the so-called Bugeac is comprised of huge lakes north of the Danube and the Delta piece. This biosphere reserve is Vylkovo from the namesake town. Appearance is known in our Delta The town in question, however, opposite the Periprava, is regarded as a true Venice of Ukraine. On the Danube shore of Chilia , lie the ruins of an ancient city indescribable desolation of Stephen the Great.
Biosphere Reserve Vylkovo
Republic of Moldova
The main attractions of the Republic of Moldova can be contained quickly given the small size of the country. The state boasts the wine tourism, with monasteries and churches and monuments and nature reserves. Wineries are famous, and the name Cricova Mileştii Small Purcari Cojuşna crossed borders. Mileştii Small , on the edge Chişnăului holds the largest collection of wines in the world, a fact attested by the Guinness Book. Here, as the winery, all near Chisnau, is true underground cities, where tens of thousands of bottles stored.
Small Mileştii Cellar
Treasure unacknowledged Moldova is the so called toltere (rocks) of the Prut . These are the type reef limestone formations scattered over a distance of about 200 km along the Middle Prut . Criva start near close to crossing the borders of Romania, Ukraine and Moldova, and continues until Cobani south of Costesti. Here at Cobani, is a land of about 1,600 acres, called Hundred Knolls , which is the only place in Europe where they are concentrated in a large number of underwater reefs Tortonian and Sarmatian sea. This valley is part of the reserve " Royal Forest ". This reserve is home to the oldest forest in the Prut and a number of impressive monuments: a series of toltere forming a belt coral Prut region, coral rock Great Gorge Butesti (a canyon carved by the river Kamenka), gorge Duruitoarea -Văratic (caves, waterfalls), colony of herons "Country heron" , Lake In Front , a secular pearl where trees reach record heights.
Tolterele Prut
The most impressive monasteries in Moldova are Căpriana, Hâncu, Rudi, Saharna Ţāpova, Curchi Cosauti Beautiful etc.
Bulgaria
Tourism boom Bulgaria has a strong back and Romanian support especially when it comes to the coast. resorts south of Vama Veche are full of Romanian and Balchik Queen Mary is well known. Farther inland, just two kilometers from Silistra is the nature reserve Srebarna , land of over 220 species of birds (Danube Delta has 320). The place is paradise for fishermen and cycling enthusiasts. Reserve symbol is the pelican, a species now endangered. The easiest it can be reached from Calarasi ferry over Chiciu.
Nature Reserve Srebarna
Also near Silistra is Abdul Medjidi Turkish fort , one of the six points to strengthen the system of fortifications which have played an important role during the Russian-Turkish wars of the century. XIX. Building is in good condition.
Somewhere south-west of the reserve is a very special monument: Thracian tomb from Sveştari included in the UNESCO World patromoniul. It dates back to IV-III centuries BC and some believe that this king was buried get Dromihetes. The tomb consists of a corridor, three rooms squares, statues of women with arms raised and the ceiling is painted a scene of deification of that leader.
Thracian Tomb of Sveştari
The Russian immediately after crossing Friendship Bridge , looming very attractive center, away from the ugliness of the industrial area you encounter after passing customs. At only 20 km. city is a true canyon - Russenski Lom . It houses cave churches, a former medieval town and caves. In Basarabovo is a community of monks in a monastery founded by Basarab family, rulers of the first Romanian. Within walking distance are painted church in Ivanovo. Also nearby, at 6 km. The main road is the old city of Asăneştilor, Cherven . It is up on a hill. Ruins reveals that there was a settlement in its own right, with houses, churches, streets. Panorama gorge is amazing încojurătoare walls. The farthest attraction is the cave Russenski Lom ciuk Orlova , full of strange formations.
Church of the Monastery cave Basarabovo
The new bridge at Calafat provides a further opportunity to see the northwestern Bulgaria and the top attractions here are Vidin . The Danube is located medieval castle Baba Vida , one of the best preserved fortresses of the neighboring country. The fortress dates back centuries. X, being built on the site of a surveillance tower Romande. In the Middle Ages the castle was an important defense. He witnessed the siege of eight months of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II and the Ottoman occupation of Vidin city served as a prison and armory. Near bugaro-Serbian border, 30 km from Vidin is a Roman fortress Castra Martis and ruins can be spotted today.
Baba Vida Castle, Vidin
Serbia
After passing customs at Turnu Severin, over hydroelectric Iron Gate reach the edge of the Natural Park Djerdap. making right road going 140 km Danube to Golubac city. Throughout this distance the image is one and the same: the right and left Romania Danube and wooded hills of Djerdap. We can not speak about monotony because running quickly attractions. Belvedere points are dense and the wonders of the Romanian shore, and boilers, statue and church Burebista Mraconia , are seen very good. In addition, the road passing through boilers Serbian provides Mari opportunity which we can not speak Romanian side.
Over water Moldova Noua, rises mysterious fortress Golubac . The place is high and was inhabited by the Romans in the Middle Ages has been witnessing clashes between between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary. Fortress in turn belonged to the Turks, Bulgarians, Hungarians, Serbs and Austrians. It is not known who were the first builders and had many towers.
Fortress Golubac
Danube line holds many remnants of the Roman Empire and Tabula Traiana Palace imeperial Felix Romuliana the next Zajecar, located 40-50 km from Vidin, where several famous mosaics or former ancient city Viminacium , near Kostolac.
Tabula Traiana in the Danube Gorges
Near Felix Romuliana is a small village Rajac which has a worthy attraction for any wine lover: Rajacke Pimnice cellars built in the eighteenth century. The road to these goals can easily go over the bridge at Calafat, then a small portion of Bulgaria.
Near the area where the Danube reaches Romania is a unique region in Europe Deliblato dunes . In the midst of fertile regions broke a huge land of approximately 300 square kilometers of desert aspect. Moreover, in Serbs have Nimit European Sahara. Despite the appearance, the dunes are a haven for many kinds of desert flora and fauna unique in the world. There are 900 species of higher plants, forests of white lime and oak flooring. Since 2002, the dunes Deliblato preliminary UNESCO listed as an area of exceptional natural resources. Those who come here can see sand mountains over 200 meters tall, sandy flora, rich in color.
Dunes Deliblato
The Serbian Banat, Romania is close to or Vrsac Vrsac, one of the most picturesque cities in Serbia. The traveler can admire Vrsac Tower of sec. Sixteenth century townhouse built. XVIII neo-Gothic Palace Diocese building Konkordija century. Nineteenth Orthodox Cathedral and Cathedral Monument. The village Mesic is a monastery in sec. XV is a symbol of spirituality Serbian Vojvodina .
Vrsac
Hungary
Hungarian plains traveler holds many secrets came from abroad: thermal baths, museums village unique natural parks, religious buildings.
One of the most spectacular sights are not far from the border with Romania is the Hortobágy National Park in Berekfürdő, west of Debrecen. This is the largest natural prairie in Europe and the oldest park in Hungary, was inaugurated in 1972 Since 1999, the site was included in the UNESCO World Heritage. One of the most spectacular sights is the autumn migration of birds. Much of the National Park is occupied by natural habitats, alkaline grasslands and meadows, and marshes. Some wetlands are artificial but they have a role breeding bird habitats. So far, there have been 340 species of birds, of which 160 nest in the park. Hortobágy is nine holes stone bridge, the longest stone bridge with public road in Hungary and Hungarian gray cattle, who won world renown.
Stone Bridge at Hortobágy
Around the region Debrecen is Hajdúság where there are numerous museums, rural houses and local history collections showing uonei past. Almost every village has a museum.
Tisa River, not far from the border of the right Satu Mare is located farmhouses Tájház Museum , which presents articles from 1700 still in the area can visit the water mill at Túristvándi . It was built in the time of Maria Theresa and functional today.
Museum farmhouses Tájház
After passing the customs Urziceni Lange, nearest attraction near Romania can meet in Nyirbator , a city that has a reformed church built in Gothic style in the fifteenth century. Wooden belfry is the largest and most beautiful in the country.
Another natural park is located near the border Körös-Maros National Park , located in the right Chişneu Cris. On its territory there are a lot of unique plant and animal species are protected, the most spectacular being a species of orchid.
The key sights of North Hungarian Plain are thermal baths known throughout Europe. These can be found at Cserkeszőlő, Hajduszoboszlo, Debrecen (Aquatica), Aquarius Aquapark, Túrkeve, Mezőtúr, Balmazújváros, Püspökladány, Gyula etc.
Thermal Baths in Hajduszoboszlo
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