Historic sites

Căpriana Monastery

Moldova Strășeni

Căpriana Monastery
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

One of the oldest monasteries in Moldova, first mentioned in 1429, in the forested Codri hills, with the restored Church of the Dormition. Moldova's countryside has many monasteries, as well as vineyards and wineries welcoming visitors.


It's about 40 km from Chișinău. Dress modestly. Combine it with a visit to the Codri forest reserve or the Hâncu Monastery.

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