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Soroca, The Romani Capital of Moldova

Soroca, The Romani Capital of Moldova
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David’s Been Here is traveling Moldova in search of the country’s top destinations and most memorable travel experiences. In this short video, David brings us to the Romani capital of Moldova: Soroca. A two-hour drive from Chisinau, Soroca is home to the wealthiest community of Roma (or Gypsy) peoples in all of Eastern Europe. Explore the incredible architecture and history of this iconic town (dating back to 1740) with mansion-lined streets, the grand Soroca fortress (dating back to 1499), Candle of Gratitude and so much more. It’s one of the most unique and picturesque towns in all of Moldova, but visitors beware… it gets very cold!! Watch along as David and his guide warm up in the local style at Old Cellar Restaurant- over a hefty shot of Moldoka vodka. It might be strong, but it certainly does the trick! If you’re looking for an unforgettable day trip in Moldova, don’t miss this unique visit to Soroca- you can even catch a glimpse of the Ukrainian border!

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【K】Moldova Travel-Soroca[몰도바 여행-소로카]집시 왕이 안내하는 집시촌/Gipsy/Village/Gipsy king

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[한국어 정보]
내가 알던 집시족은 과연 어떤 모습으로 살고 있을까 집시족을 만나러 집시의 언덕을 오르고 있다. 집시의 언덕은 소로카 시내와 강이 한눈에 내려다보이는 곳이었다. 집시왕은 외출 중이었다. 잠시후 돌아온 집시왕은 아내와 함께 시장을 보고 왔다. “이 곳에 오신 것을 환영합니다. 여기 오니까 어때요? 좋아요? 모두다? 정말 좋네요.” 하얀 수염이 산타크로스 할아버지 같았다. 올해 쉰다섯살로 1998년 부친이 타계하자 왕위를 계승 받았다. 집시왕은 세습된다. 집시족 여인들은 음식을 할 때 머리에 꼭 보자기를 쓰고 한다. 음식에 머리카락이 빠지는 것을 방지하기 위해서란다. 닭을 뼈째 통으로 다지고 있다. “이것은 우리의 전통 음식이에요. 닭을 뼈째 잘라서 함께 요리하는 거예요. 갈룹쯔이라는 전통음식인데 굉장히 맛있어요.” 요리를 하는 동안 집시왕이 집시촌을 구경 시켜줬다. 나는 집시들이 아직도 마차를 끌고 유랑생활을 하는 줄 알았다. 대부분 대장장이 일을 하던 집시들은 600년 전 투르크 족이 쳐들어오자 헝가리와 루마니아에서 이곳 몰도바 소로카로 오게 되었다, 주로 칼이나 창, 갑옷 같은 무기들을 만들었고 그 공으로 이곳에서 살 수 있도록 허락을 받았다. 지금도 만 오천 명 정도가 산다. 솜씨가 좋은 집시들은 직접 집을 짓는다. 몰도바에서 봤던 집들 중에 제일 크고 화려하다. 집 설명을 하는 집시왕은 자부심으로 가득찼다. “보셔서 아시겠지만, 이 집은 유람선 타이타닉 스타일로 지었어요. 이런 식으로 항해하는 것처럼 말이에요. 집주인마다 각기 개성에 따라 집을 지어요.” 집시왕은 몰도바뿐만 아니라 이웃 나라의 집시족까지 관장을 한다. 집시족 사이에서는 큰 존경을 받고 있는 어른이다.

[English: Google Translator]
I knew a gypsy family could have expected to live to see look like a gypsy tribe of Gypsies hill climb. Gypsy Hill at a glance This was a place overlooking the river and city Soroca. Gypsy King was busy going out. Gypsy King has returned after a while to see the mayor with his wife. Welcome to this place. Falling so how about here? good? We all? Really good. The white beard like Santa Claus grandfather. Let this fifty year had succeeded his father died five years old in 1998. Gypsy King is hereditary. Gypsy tribe women are wearing a cloth on the head when you come for food. Miranda to prevent hair fall in food. Chickens are laying the ppyeojjae barrels. This is our traditional food. I'm cooking with ppyeojjae cut the chicken. Inde go rupjjeu of traditional food very delicious. The Gypsy King gave a tour of jipsichon during cooking. I knew that the Gypsies are still nomadic lifestyle dragged the wagon. Most Gypsy blacksmith who came were one tribe attacked the Turks 600 years ago was in Hungary and Romania Caro come here Moldova Thoreau, was allowed to live mainly made weapons, such as knives or window, struck him in the armor here. Now only buy a 5000 or so. Good workmanship Gypsies build homes directly. It is best seen in the large and colorful houses in Moldova. Gypsy King explained that the house was filled with pride. Bo letting you know, this house was not a cruise ship Titanic style. It means like sailing in this way. Jieoyo each house, depending on each individual homeowner. Gypsy King is the director of Moldova, as well as to gypsy tribe in neighboring countries. Among adults the Gypsy family is under great respect.

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■클립명: 유럽141-몰도바01-06 집시 왕이 안내하는 집시촌/Gipsy/Village/Gipsy king
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■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October

[Keywords]
마을,village,시골, 농촌, 어촌, 구시가지, uptown, town, suburb, ,country, old town, farm,숙소,lodging,hotel, residence, breakfast,현지인생활,풍습,,local life,uptown, town, suburb, ,country, old town, farm,육식,meat,meat,meal,식사,유럽,Europe,동유럽,몰도바,Republic of Moldova,Republica moldova,Moldavia,이남기,2015,10월 October,소로카 구,Soroca,Soroca,

Gypsy houses-palace-build a house with each Euro you gave to a beggar

First house of 600 square meters built with only one euro was built in Romania. The technology is amazing! Think about what might develop in the future with 2 euro?!

Prima casa de 600 metri patrati construita doar cu un euro a fost ridicata in Romania. Tehnologia este uimitoare! Ganditi-va ce s-ar putea construi cu 2 euro?!

Moldova Weekend Break

A long weekend in Moldova and Transnistria

Moldovan Wedding Gypsy

【K】Moldova Travel-Orhei[몰도바 여행-오르헤이]트레브지니 마을의 마리아 교회/Trebujeni/Maria Church/Cross

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키시너우 북쪽 40킬로미터 떨어진 곳에 오르헤이가 있다. 오르헤이 안에서도 아름답기로 소문난 트레브지니 마을이다. 절벽 같은 암벽에 둘러싸인 마을이다. 몰도바는 로마, 타타르 족, 몽골, 러시아까지 수 많은 침략을 받았고, 그 때 흔적이 지금도 이 마을에 남아있다. 수많은 침략과 전쟁 속에서 사람들은 절벽에 난 동굴로 몸을 피했다. 자연히 이곳은 예배 장소가 되었고 역경의 시간동안 피난처로 사용되었다. 한때 70군데에 달했으나 지금은 15곳 정도가 남아 있다. 언덕위 교회까지 관광객을 위해 말이나 소가 끄는 수레가 있다. 우리 돈으로 5천원 정도면 입구까지 데려다 준다. 수많은 전쟁의 어려운 상황에서도 교회는 늘 그 자리에서 변함없이 몰도바인들의 구심점이 되었고 구세주가 되었다. 마지막 30여미터는 바윗길이라 소달구지가 가기엔 위험하다. 걸어서 간다. 마리아 암반 교회의 돌로 된 십자가다. 오랜 세월을 지낸 모습이다. 이 십자가를 세 바퀴 돌면 소원이 이뤄진다고 한다. 마리아 암반 교회는 지하 암반 교회중 제일 크고 오래되었다. 13세기에 만들어졌고 타타르족과 몽고군이 침입했을 때 많은 사람들이 피난과 기도의 장소로 사용했다. 지금도 수도사들이 기도 하는 장소로 사용되고 있다. 이렇게 높은 절벽을 어떻게 올라 왔을까 싶다. 이곳이 아주 오래 전에는 바다였음을 보여주는 조개 화석들이 바위 곳곳에 있다. 암반 교회 내부는 전기도 들어오지 않는다. 어두운 곳에서 성경책을 보는 수도사는 햇빛에 의존할 수 밖에 없다. 비록 전기도 없는 교회지만 수도사의 신앙심만큼은 깊었다. 105년 전에 세워진 마리아 암반 교회와 같이 있는 성모 마리아 승천 교회다. 젊은 수도사가 저녁 예배를 알리는 종을 치고 있다. 종소리는 천년의 세월을 넘어 울려 퍼지고 있다.

[English: Google Translator]
Chisinau Orhei where it is 40 km north away. Orhei even in a town notorious for its beautiful TREVES Ginny. It is surrounded by rock cliffs of the village. Moldova has received a lot of aggression to be Roma, Tatar, Mongolia, Russia, and then there are still traces remain in the village. In numerous invasions and wars, people avoided the body as I cave in the cliff. Naturally, there was a place of worship was used as a refuge during times of adversity. Once Empire amounted to 70 places now remain about 15 places. There is a horse and cattle wagons to attract tourists to the hill above the church. We give money to take us to 5000 won or so entrance. Even in difficult situations of war, many churches became the focal point became the savior of Moldovans always invariably in place. The last 30 meters are dangerous bawitgil as the top small dalguji yen. Go on foot. The stone crosses of Mary Church Rock. A figure who served for many years. Three wheels and is just around the cross and wish accomplished. Mary was the best big old rock church of underground rock church. Was built in the 13th century, many people were used as a place of refuge and prayer when the Tatars invaded and monggogun. There are still used as a place where monks prayed. How did you come up so I want a high cliff. Sea shellfish fossils here is showing yeoteum very long time before they are around on the rocks. Rock Church interior does not turn electricity. See also the Bible in a dark place to live can not but depend on sunlight. Although electricity is not a church, but as much as deep piety of the monks. The Virgin Mary Ascension Church in the rock, as Mary Church, built 105 years ago. A young monk is striking the bell for Vespers. Bells are ringing spread over the years of the millennium.

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■클립명: 유럽141-몰도바01-02 트레브지니 마을의 마리아 교회/Trebujeni/Maria Church/Cross
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■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October

[Keywords]
산,mountain,산맥, 봉우리, mountains, ravine, gorge, hill, berg, mountains, berg, mountain chain, peak, trekking, cable car, climbing, cliff,마을,village,시골, 농촌, 어촌, 구시가지, uptown, town, suburb, ,country, old town, farm,종교시설,church,cathedral, temple, mosk, monastery, religion,구조물,structure,arch, tower, wall, gate,유럽,Europe,동유럽,몰도바,Republic of Moldova,Republica moldova,Moldavia,이남기,2015,10월 October,오르헤이 구,Orhei,Orhei,Orgeev

Cricova Winery Tour - the best thing in Moldova

Underground limestone mine, now a wine cellar

Moldova Synagogue from Rashkov

Moldova Synagogue from Rashkov -- One of the most beautiful Synagogue in South Eastern. Judaic spiritual monument is a link between the earth and the sky. In respect for Rashkov Sinagogue Ghenadie Sontu made a short film portrait of the it last stones.
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【K】Hungary Travel- Budapest[헝가리 여행-부다페스트]집시 마을 ‘사로스파탁’/Sarospatak/Gypsy Village

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[한국어 정보]
헝가리는 집시의 나라다. 전체인구의 10%정도에 해당하는 10만여 명의 집시가 헝가리 전역에 흩어져 산다. 사로스파팍 외관의 작은 마을. 마을 잔치에 모인 이들은 모두 집시다. 헝가리에선 이들을 치가니라 부른다. 영화 속에서 보았던 집시들의 생활은 이제 더 이상 존재하지 않는다. 대부분의 집시들은 헝가리 사람들과 함께 어울려 마을에 정착해 살고 있다. 춤과 노래로 생계를 유지하던 유랑생활에서 벗어나 집을 짓고 밭을 일구며 마을 사람들과 함께 사는 집시들. 잠시 그 삶에 들어가보기로 했다. 긴 유랑생활을 청산하면서 정착 초기에 겪었던 시련과 갈등도 이제 마지막 집시의 추억이 되어버렸다.

[English: Google Translator]
Hungary is a country of Gypsies. Equal to 10% of the total population of 10 million people live scattered in Hungary are Gypsies throughout. Captured the small town of Spa Park appearance. They all gathered at the village feast jipsida. In Hungary we shall call them values. Life of Gypsies had seen in the movies is now no longer exists. Most Gypsies living in settled villages and mingle with the Hungarian people. Dance and away from the nameless who make a living by singing gypsies who live with built villagers said one field house. I had a moment to look into its life. While clearing the long nameless trials and conflicts experienced in the early settlement now also it becomes a memory of the last gypsy.

[Hungarian: Google Translator]
Magyarország az ország cigányok. 10% -ának a teljes népesség 10 millió ember él szétszórva Magyarországon cigányok egész. Elfoglalták a kisváros Spa Park megjelenését. Mindannyian összegyűltek a falu ünnepe jipsida. Magyarországon fogjuk nevezni őket értékeket. Élet a cigányok már látható a mozikban most már nem létezik. A legtöbb cigányok telepedtek falvak és keveredik a magyar nép. Tánc és távol a névtelen, aki megélni énekel cigányok, akik élnek a beépített falusiak szerint egy mező ház. Volt egy pillanat, hogy vizsgálja meg az életét. Miközben tisztítja a hosszú névtelen kísérletek és konfliktusok elején tapasztalt település most is ez lesz a memória az utolsó cigány.

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■클립명: 유럽122-헝가리02-20 집시 마을 ‘사로스파탁’/Sarospatak/Gypsy Village
■여행, 촬영, 편집, 원고: 백항규 PD (travel, filming, editing, writing: KBS TV Producer)
■촬영일자: 2012년 6월 June

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,유럽,Europe,동유럽,헝가리,Hungary,,,백항규,2012,6월 June,부다페스트,Budapest,,

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[한국어 정보]
몰도바의 수도 키시너우는 15세기에 세워진 도시로 인구는 약 70만명 정도이다. 공항에서 시내로 들어가다 보면 1986년에 세운 24층짜리 구 소련 시절의 조립식 아파트 가 제일 먼저 눈에 들어온다. 지금도 사람이 살고 있다. 몰도바는 전체 인구의 70%가 몰도바 인다. 나머지는 러시아, 우크라이나, 터키인까지 다양한 민족이 산다. 시내 중앙엔 1841년 러시아 군이 터키와의 전쟁에서 승리한 기념으로 세운 개선문이 있다. 파리의 개선문과 닮았다. 개선문 뒤로 키시너우 대성당이 있다. 개선문 보다 5년 먼저 세워진 동방 정교 성당이다. 몰도바 사람들은 종교적으로 믿음이 강하다. 인구의 95%가 동방정교를 믿는 기독교인이다. 주일이면 성당이나 수도원은 사람들로 넘쳐난다. 성당앞 공터에는 서양식 장기인 체스판이 놓여있다. 사람이 올라갈 수 있을 정도로 크다. 우리 장기처럼 두는 사람보다 구경꾼이 더 많다. 워낙 체스 판이 커서 장기판처럼 엎을 일은 없을 것 같다. 주말을 맞아 공원에서 비둘기와 노는 모습이 우리네 공원에서 흔히 보는 풍경과 같다. 몰도바 사람들에게 가장 큰 존경을 받는 왕이다. 재위 기간이 무려 47년으로 이때 몰도바가 제일 강성했다. 키시너우 시내가 잘 내려 다 보이는 언덕위에 전쟁 기념관이 있다. 몰도바는 지리적으로 강대국들 사이에 있어 많은 전쟁을 치렀고, 강대국에 합병되고 독립하기를 반복했다. 지금은 1991년 구 소련에서 독립, 몰도바 공화국이 되었다. 이 전쟁 기념관에는 전쟁 기록과 묘지까지 있어 우리의 현충원과 비슷하다. 꺼지지 않는 불을 밝혀 후세에도 잊지 말자고 경고하고 있다. 정각이 되면 위병 교대식이 있다. 힘있고 절도 있는 모습에서 몰도바가 다시는 다른 나라로부터 침략을 받지 않을 것 같다는 느낌이 들었다.

[English: Google Translator]
Moldovan capital Chisinau to the urban population, built in the 15th century are you crying about 70 million. Looking enter the airport to the city greets the eye is the first 24-story prefabricated apartment built in the former Soviet Union in 1986. There are still people live. Moldova Moldova Indah 70% of the total population. The rest live in this ethnically diverse from Russia, Ukraine and Turks. The Arc de Triomphe has a central downtown yen in 1841 Russian troops erected to commemorate the victory in the war against Turkey. Resembles the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe has a back Chisinau Cathedral. First Eastern Orthodox cathedral was built five years than the Arc de Triomphe. Moldovan people with a strong religious faith. 95% of the population are Orthodox Christians believe in. If the week cathedral or monastery was flooded with people. The open space in front of the Cathedral lies edition of Western chess. Big enough for two people to climb. Spectators are more often than people like to put our organs. Wonak it does not seem like a large chess board chessboard spill. The right to play and look pigeons in the park on weekends as often look at woorine landscape park. The king received the greatest respect for the Moldovan people. The Moldovan reign was clear that the best stiffness to 47 years. Chisinau city is also a war memorial on the top of a hill overlooking the well. Moldova has repeatedly geographically chireotgo the many wars in between powers, to merge the powers and independence. Now was this independence, the Republic of Moldova in the former Soviet Union in 1991. It is up to the war, the war memorial and cemetery records is similar to our Cemetery. Let 's not forget to posterity reveal the unquenchable fire and warning. When there is a sharp alternating sentry. I felt powerful and seems to be free from invasion from other countries Moldova again in the state that theft.

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■클립명: 유럽141-몰도바01-01 키시너우 시내의 다양한 볼거리/Prefabricated Apartment/Triumphal arch/Cathedral/Chess/War memorial
■여행, 촬영, 편집, 원고: 이남기 PD (travel, filming, editing, writing: KBS TV Producer)
■촬영일자: 2015년 10월 October

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10 Months in Moldova

Moments from my time spent as a Fulbright ETA in Moldova (2014-15).

In memoriam Andrei Suruceanu

Recording&Mastering by Ghenadie Cebotari

Hora lautereasca Din Dolj, Romania, Yehuda Ben Harush leading

Balkanitsa, Haifa, 2009

Travel to Moldova

Travel to Moldova
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Day 1.

Arrival of the group. Meet the English Speaking guide and then a panoramic City Tour of Chisinau - the capital of the Republic of Moldova, a modern city situated on 7 hills and it was mentioned for the first time in 1436. The most picturesque buildings are those built in Neo-classical and Neoroman style. The places that make the center of the city popular are: the Great National Assembly Squaire , «M. Eminescu» Theatre, Souvenirs Fair, the building of the Parliament and the Presidential Residence, Organ Hall, National Concert Palace, etc.

Check-in. Free time.

Remark: Duration of the city tour is 2 hrs.

Day 2.

Breakfast. Visiting Calarasi region that is famous for unique monasteries that are situated in the heart of the nature. In the center of the village Raciula is located the monastic complex with the same name Raciula Monastery. Just outside the village there is a Honey Museum, opened by a local family. Monastery Frumoasa is situated on an inclined hill to the river Ikel, surrounded by vineyards, garden and hills. The entrance on the territory of the monastery is atractive. Lunch at the local pension. Then continue to visit Monastery Harjauca that has nearby a wood and an old spring. A beautiiful park in the center of which grew a secular oak, which was torn by e storm you can see at the Monastery Harbovat.

Day 3.

Breakfast. Visiting Soroca Fortress on the border of Nistru river bank and the hill of the Gypsies. The fortress is the only medival monument in Moldova, which has been preserved entirely as it was designed by its builders. Lunch tha the ucranian restaurant. Then continue to visit Rudi Monastery. The appearance of this monastery is based on a legend claiming that there is a spring with miracle-working water in this place.

Day 4.

Breakfast. Visit the museum complex Orheiul Vechi, one of the most popular places of interest in Moldova. It is situated in the cliffy ravine of the Raut river, which measures up to 150-200 meters of depth. You'll see the most beautiful landscapes, traditional Moldavian villages and peasant holdings. Lunch will be at traditional pensione in the village Trebujeni. Guests will be acquainted with the Moldavian cookery. After lunch visit of Curchi Monastery. The yard and the buildings of the monastery are arranged in two terrasses surrounded with a rocky wall. Inside the wall there is the orchard, the lake, the pool, and the cemetery of the monastery.

Day 5.

Breakfast. Visiting rocky monastery Tipova that is situated inside the steep rock. This is one of the few rock-hewn monasteries that can be found in the region of Nistru River. The monastery was built on the top of an abrupt rock which opens a fabulous view of the Nistru river valley. Lunch at the local pension. Then continue to the Saharna Monastery that is located 120 km from Chisinau. “Sfinta Treime” Monastery of Saharna is very picturesque. The Nistru River flows nearby, Saharna village stands on its bank. The monastery is surrounded by hills, partially covered with woods.

Day 6.

Breakfast. Transnistria is a breakaway republic that officially is a part of Republic of Moldova, but unilaterally declarared itself an independent state that is not recognized by any other country. In the morning group will visit Tighina Fortress in Bender - The first documentary mention of “Tighina Fortress” was in 1408. In the reign of Petru Rares the fortress was rebuilt in stone. Its walls have survived to the present and offer an example of classic Moldavian defensive construction. Then visit of Tiraspol - the second largest city in Moldova and is the capital and administrative centre of the self-proclaimed (unrecognized) Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria). After the lunch in the Ukrainian restaurant, visit of Noul Neamt Monastery. The monastic complex rises grandly to the sky, being seen from the distance by the people coming near the village of Chitcani.

Day 7.

Breakfast. Visiting Capriana and Hancu Monasteries. Capriana Monastery - one of the oldest in Moldova (1429) and Hancu Monastery - the richest convent on the south of Moldova from XVII-th century. Both monasteries lie in a picturesque area, surrounded by hills and secular forest. Free time.

Day 8.

Breakfast. Departure to airport.

Travel to Moldova

Travel to Moldova
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Cultural tour

Day 1.

Arrival of the group. Meet the English Speaking guide and then a panoramic City Tour of Chisinau - the capital of the Republic of Moldova, a modern city situated on 7 hills and it was mentioned for the first time in 1436. The most picturesque buildings are those built in Neo-classical and Neoroman style. The places that make the center of the city popular are: the Great National Assembly Squaire , «M. Eminescu» Theatre, Souvenirs Fair, the building of the Parliament and the Presidential Residence, Organ Hall, National Concert Palace, etc.

Check-in. Free time.

Day 2.

Breakfast. Visiting Soroca Fortress on the border of Nistru river bank and the hill of the Gypsies. The fortress is the only medival monument in Moldova, which has been preserved entirely as it was designed by its builders. Lunch tha the ucranian restaurant. Then continue to visit Rudi Monastery. The appearance of this monastery is based on a legend claiming that there is a spring with miracle-working water in this place.

Day 3.

Breakfast. Transnistria is a breakaway republic that officially is a part of Republic of Moldova, but unilaterally declarared itself an independent state that is not recognized by any other country. In the morning group will visit Tighina Fortress in Bender - The first documentary mention of “Tighina Fortress” was in 1408. In the reign of Petru Rares the fortress was rebuilt in stone. Its walls have survived to the present and offer an example of classic Moldavian defensive construction. Then visit of Tiraspol - the second largest city in Moldova and is the capital and administrative centre of the self-proclaimed (unrecognized) Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria). After the lunch in the Ukrainian restaurant, visit of Noul Neamt Monastery. The monastic complex rises grandly to the sky, being seen from the distance by the people coming near the village of Chitcani.

Day 4.

Breakfast. Visit of the southern region of Moldova - Gagauz-Yery, an autonomous region of Moldova. From the forestry region, the tourists come to the step of Budjac, on which teritory in XVIII century people from different countries founded some colonies and environment: Gagauz, Bulgarian, Czeck, Ucrainean.Visit Comrat City, where the tourists can see a rich collection of operas from the spiritual and material culture of the Gagauz nation. Lunch in local Gagauzian style. Visiting a historical and ethnographical museum Dumitru Cara-Ciobanu, where a film, which depicts the events of life of Gagauzians, will be shown.

Day 5.

Breakfast. Visit the state owned Cricova Winery, the famous underground wine-town and one of the visit card of the tourism and wine of Moldova. Then visit the museum complex Orheiul Vechi, one of the most popular places of interest in Moldova. It is situated in the cliffy ravine of the Raut river, which measures up to 150-200 meters of depth. Lunch will be at traditional pension. Guests will be acquainted with the Moldavian cookery. After the lunch, visit of Curchi Monastery. The yard and the buildings of the monastery are arranged in two terrasses surrounded with a rocky wall. Inside the wall there is the orchard, the lake, the pool, and the cemetery of the monastery.

Day 6.

Breakfast. Visiting rocky monastery Tipova that is situated inside the steep rock. This is one of the few rock-hewn monasteries that can be found in the region of Nistru River. The monastery was built on the top of an abrupt rock which opens a fabulous view of the Nistru river valley. Lunch at the local pension. Then continue to the Saharna Monastery that is located 120 km from Chisinau. “Sfinta Treime” Monastery of Saharna is very picturesque. The Nistru River flows nearby, Saharna village stands on its bank. The monastery is surrounded by hills, partially covered with woods.

Day 7.

Breakfast. Visit the 14th century small church in Causeni, whose interior is completely covered in 18th century frescos (normally closed: opened by special permission). Lunch will be at small family owned and run Et Cetera Winery. Continue to Purcari Winery, founded in 1827. Nowadays, these cellars are considered to be the oldest and the most well known cellars in Moldova.

Day 8.