ancient ruins
Orheiul Vechi
Open-air archaeological complex in a dramatic gorge with a cave monastery, ancient fortifications, and panoramic Moldovan landscapes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Orhei, Moldova · Europe
Orhei is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Cocieri, 14km from Orheiul Vechi.
Orhei is a town located in Orhei, Moldova. With a population of 24,918, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Orhei 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 Orhei to your route.
Orhei (Romanian pronunciation: [orˈhej]) is a city, municipality and the administrative centre of Orhei District in the Republic of Moldova, with a population of 22,183. It lies roughly 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of the capital, Chișinău.
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Orhei is located in Orhei, Moldova, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3850 latitude, 28.8254 longitude.
Orhei has a population of approximately 24,918 people, making it a town in Moldova.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Open-air archaeological complex in a dramatic gorge with a cave monastery, ancient fortifications, and panoramic Moldovan landscapes.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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An underground wine city 15 km north of Chișinău: 120 km of limestone tunnels with streets named after grape varieties, toured by electric car past a national collection of 1.3 million bottles, including Göring's captured wines.
28 km · about 30 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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