Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, marks 589 years today since its first documented mention. On July 17, 1436, Rulers Ilie and Stefan of Moldavia issued a Royal Charter of Strengthening, which confirmed several villages, including present-day Chisinau, as a reward to Oancea-logofăt for his loyal service.
The city appeared again in historical records in 1466, when Stefan the Great confirmed the ownership of a settlement and a mill to his uncle, Vlaicu Parcalab of Cetatea Alba. Over the centuries, Chisinau passed through the hands of various nobles and monasteries, becoming a significant economic hub by the mid-17th century. By 1650, under Vasile Lupu’s reign, it emerged as a key center on the Moldavian trade route linking Suceava, Iasi, Tighina, and Cetatea Alba. In 1666, records referred to it as a market town, and in 1677, chronicler Miron Costin listed it among the towns in Moldova’s Lower Country.
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To celebrate the anniversary, Chisinau City Hall will host the “Te salut, Chisinau” Festival from July 18 to 20 on Eugen Doga Pedestrian Street. The three-day event will feature creative workshops for children, craft exhibitions, interactive family activities, and diverse music performances—from symphonic and folk to modern and electronic rhythms.
“The festival aims to build a genuine connection between residents, using the city’s urban space as a gathering place, a source of inspiration, and a celebration of cultural identity,” stated the City Hall.
