Moldova Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in Eastern Europe
About Moldova
One of the smallest states of the former USSR, Moldova has been part of two historical empires: theOttoman Empireand theRussian Empire. For several centuries, the country was under Ottoman influence but that all changed during the 1800s when the Russians took control of it. In the years to follow, Moldova became a part of the Russian Empire and later on, theSoviet Union, before declaring independence in the 1990s. Its fertile soils led to Moldova being dubbed "the garden" of the Soviet Union. Moldova one of the least visited countries on the planet. You are likely to attract intrigued looks from locals curious of what you are doing in the country. Since independence, Moldova has faced numerous difficulties, especially inter-ethnic conflict. Inter-ethnic tensions led to the creation of the
Top Attractions in Moldova
Explore the best things to see and do in Moldova:
- ★Orhei National Park
Moldova Travel Guide Sections
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