Tiraspol
Тирасполь
The capital of the unrecognized Transnistria region, where Lenin statues, Soviet-style streetscapes and the Kvint brandy distillery make up a time capsule.
Tiraspol, the Transnistrian capital on the left bank of the Dniester, retains many Soviet symbols: a Lenin statue in front of the Supreme Soviet building, an equestrian statue of Suvorov, a tank memorial and a Square of Honor. The local Transnistrian ruble is used here. You can visit the century-old Kvint brandy distillery and taste its products. From Chișinău's Central Bus Station, minibuses take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Entry requires a passport and a registration card, and the situation is sensitive, so check the latest safety advisories before you set out.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bender Fortress
- Castel Mimi
- Château Purcari
- Et Cetera Winery
- Botanical Garden of Chișinău
- Orheiul Vechi
- Ciuflea Monastery
- Chișinău Central Market