Chișinău Central Market
Piața Centrală
Chișinău's largest open-air farmers' market, with fruit, vegetables, cheese, pickles and household goods in abundance. It's full of local life.
Located southeast of the city center, the market's stalls stretch across several blocks. Farmers sell cherries, grapes, walnuts, sheep's milk cheese, pickles and honey directly, and you can also find cheap street-side plăcintă pies. It's a great place to experience everyday life in Moldova and buy souvenirs. Mornings are the busiest and freshest, and some stalls close on Mondays. The crowds are dense, so keep an eye on your wallet, and bring small change in lei.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ciuflea Monastery
- Organ Hall
- Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
- Triumphal Arch, Chișinău
- National Museum of Art of Moldova
- Pushkin House-Museum
- Eternity Memorial Complex
- National Museum of History of Moldova