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Strășeni

Strășeni, Moldova · Europe

About Strășeni

Strășeni is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Vatra, 33km from Orheiul Vechi.

Strășeni is a town located in Strășeni, Moldova. With a population of 19,225, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Strășeni 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 Strășeni to your route.

About Strășeni

Strășeni (Romanian pronunciation: [strəˈʃenʲ]) is a city and municipality of about 20,000 inhabitants in central Moldova, the administrative center of Strășeni District. The city administers one village, Făgureni. There are several legends about its name. One tells that the name of the region is derived from strașnic,

Read more a Romanian adjective that can mean "scary", "terrible", and the story goes that in former times this region was covered by a fearsome forest. Nowadays, Strășeni is famous for its wine. The Strășeni vineyard, 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Chișinău, is renowned for its sparkling white wines. A little farther north is the Romănești winery, one of the largest locally and the one-time leading producer of wines in the USSR. One of its more famous products is a Bordeaux-type red.

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Where is Strășeni located?

Strășeni is located in Strășeni, Moldova, Europe. The coordinates are 47.1422 latitude, 28.6077 longitude.

What is the population of Strășeni?

Strășeni has a population of approximately 19,225 people, making it a town in Moldova.

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Quick Information

Population
19,225
Continent
Europe
Country
Moldova
Region
Strășeni
Timezone
Europe/Chisinau
Coordinates
47.1422, 28.6077

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Moldova

Police
902
Ambulance
903
Fire
901
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Strășeni

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Cricova Winery

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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Mileștii Mici Winery

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Orheiul Vechi

Open-air archaeological complex in a dramatic gorge with a cave monastery, ancient fortifications, and panoramic Moldovan landscapes.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Strășeni.

Vatra

🇲🇩 Moldova

12 km awayPop. 3,800

Bucovăţ

🇲🇩 Moldova

13 km awayPop. 1,600

Durleşti

🇲🇩 Moldova

18 km awayPop. 26,308

Cricova

🇲🇩 Moldova

19 km awayPop. 7,400

Stăuceni

🇲🇩 Moldova

20 km awayPop. 5,700

Ciorescu

🇲🇩 Moldova

21 km awayPop. 6,870

Chisinau

🇲🇩 Moldova

24 km awayPop. 635,994

Codru

🇲🇩 Moldova

24 km awayPop. 15,934

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