Tourism in Moldova
Mileștii Mici - the world's biggest wine cellars
Moldova attracts tourists from countries worldwide.
Travel regulations
See also: Visa policy of Moldova
From January 2007, Moldova established a visa-free regime for the US, Canada, Japan and Switzerland which should facilitate more trips by foreign tourists.
From 2012 Moldova allows Turkish citizens to visit the country without having to obtain a visa.[1]
Attractions
Moldova is well known for its rich traditions in wine making. Wine tours are offered to tourists in Chișinău and other towns across the country. Vineyards/cellars include Cricova, Purcari, Ciumai, Romanești, Cojușna, Mileștii Mici and others.[2]
Other attractions include:
- Căpriana monastery
- Central Chișinău
- Hâncu monastery
- Muzeul Memoriei Neamului
- National History Museum of Moldova
- Noul Neamț Monastery
- Old Orhei
- Saharna Monastery
Statistics
Most tourists (including only those who spent a night in accommodation) in Moldova in 2014 came from[3]
| Rank | Country | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Romania | 22,624 |
| 2 |  Ukraine | 10,951 |
| 3 |  Russia | 8,368 |
| 4 |  United States | 6,064 |
| 5 |  Italy | 5,143 |
| 6 |  Germany | 4,672 |
| 7 |  Turkey | 3,523 |
| 8 |  United Kingdom | 2,827 |
| 9 |  Poland | 2,453 |
| 10 |  France | 2,140 |
| Total | 93,897 |
See also
Gallery
References
External links
- Welcome to Moldova!
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Moldova travel guide from Wikivoyage -
Media related to Tourism in Moldova at Wikimedia Commons
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