ancient ruins
Orheiul Vechi
Open-air archaeological complex in a dramatic gorge with a cave monastery, ancient fortifications, and panoramic Moldovan landscapes.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Chișinău Municipality, Moldova · Europe
Cricova is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Stăuceni, 20km from Orheiul Vechi.
Cricova is a town located in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova. With a population of 7,400, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cricova sits in Moldova, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Chisinau time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cricova to your route.
Cricova (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈkrikova]) is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) north of the capital. It is best known for its vast underground wine cellars, among the largest in the world, which have made Cricova one of Moldova’s leading tourist destinations.
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Cricova is located in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1384 latitude, 28.8616 longitude.
Cricova has a population of approximately 7,400 people, making it a town in Moldova.
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ancient ruins
Open-air archaeological complex in a dramatic gorge with a cave monastery, ancient fortifications, and panoramic Moldovan landscapes.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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The world's largest wine cellar by Guinness World Records: 200 km of galleries in an old limestone mine south of Chișinău holding over 1.5 million bottles. Visitors drive their own cars through the underground 'streets' on guided tours.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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