Soroca fortress was part of a huge Moldovan defensive system in the medieval times, which comprised four fortresses on the Nistru river, two on the Danube and another three in the northern part of the country. With this “stone belt of fortresses”, the country borders were well protected. Soroca fortress was built at the Nistru [...]
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Moldova has religious holidays and celebrations for national events. Since many people still live in the rural countryside, the celebration of traditional festivals continues to survive. There are also many established music and dance festivals. Moldavian people have managed to maintain strong family ties, tradition, a rich culture, and a love beauty and the arts. Moldavians are extremely friendly and kind. Also, they love to socialize and make people feel comfortable. Friends will stop by each other’s homes without prior notice because they know they will be welcome. People are [...] The archeological complex Orheiul Vechi is situated in the valley of a right tributary of Nistru – Raut River, between the villages Trebujeni and Butuceni, district of Orhei, 60 km North East from Chisinau. It is located in a well marked historic-geographical zone, famous and known among natives since ancient times as “Codrii Orheiului” or “Tara [...] One of the old Moldovan legend says that once in a fight with the winter witch, that didn’t want to give up its place, the beautiful lady Spring cut her finger and few drops of her blood fell on the snow, which melted. Soon on this place grew a snowdrop and in such a way [...] The “Holy Trinity” Monastery of Saharna, situated about 110 km north of Chisinau on the right side of the Nistru, is considered to be one of the biggest centers for religious pilgrimages in Moldova. Here can be found the unique relicts of St. Cuvios Macarie, and on the top of the high cliff, according to [...] Capriana Monastery is located in Moldova, about 40km west of Chisinau the margin of a big forest between the villages Strasheni and Capriana on the river Ishnovatz. Capriana Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Moldova, it was originally founded in first half of the the 15th century during the rule of Alexandru cel Bun [...] Throughout history, Moldova has been subject to frequent invasions and foreign domination. Each group left a legacy, but Moldova has been mostly influence by the Soviet Union. |
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