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Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Park
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Strada Columna 104 of.102, MD-2012, Chișinău, Moldova
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Cathedral Park
Welcome to Cathedral Park! Please cross the street and enter into the lovely green space. You will see our first place shortly!
Place #2
Distance: 0.57mi , Attraction : Cathedral
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str. Columna, Chișinău, Moldova
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity
We are immediately greeted with one of the most important religious landmarks in all of Moldova, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity. Built between the years of 1830 and 1836, by architect Avraam Melnikov, a well known Russian architect, constructed in his most famous style of Neoclassical design. With a symmetrical layout and a grand dome, a tall bell tower, and the interior filled with beautiful frescoes and religious icons.

Originally built as the main Orthodox cathedral of Chisinau during Russian rule. It was damaged during World War II and later demolished by the Soviet authorities. In 1962, under Soviet rule, the authorities demolished the bell tower and converted the cathedral into an exhibition hall, as part of the USSR’s anti-religious policies. Religious practices were banned, and its religious icons and decorations were either destroyed or relocated. The Nativity Cathedral has witnessed wars, destruction, and rebirth, making it a symbol of Moldova’s resilience and faith. The current version was restored in the 1990s after Moldova gained independence, and in 1997, the bell tower was rebuilt, restoring the cathedral’s historical silhouette. It now serves as the main Orthodox cathedral in Chisinau and hosts important religious ceremonies, and it is a key spiritual center for Orthodox Christians in Moldova.

A longstanding urban legend suggests that a hidden treasure lies buried beneath the cathedral. Some believe it was placed there by church officials before the Soviet authorities seized the building. Others claim it dates back to the Ottoman or Russian periods, but no treasure has ever been officially discovered. Perhaps the treasure is looking for you!

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Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Cathedral Park
Map Pin Place 2 Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ’s Nativity
Map Pin Place 3 Triumphal Arch
Map Pin Place 4 Government House of Moldova
Map Pin Place 5 Stephen the Great Monument
Map Pin Place 6 Maria Biesu National Opera & Ballet Theatre
Map Pin Place 7 Parliament of Moldova
Map Pin Place 8 Stephen the Great Central Park
Map Pin Place 9 Alley of Classics
Map Pin Place 10 National History Museum of Moldova
Map Pin Place 11 Licurici Republican Puppet Theater
Map Pin Place 12 National Museum of Fine Arts of Moldova
Map Pin Place 13 Saint Theodora of Sihla Church
Map Pin Place 14 State University of Moldova
Map Pin Place 15 Moldova State University Museum
Map Pin Place 16 Chisinau Water Tower



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