Tag: history
Windmills of Beșalma: A Journey through Time and History
The windmill, located in the village of Beșalma, can be seen from the main street as it stands on the hill behind the village. It has been here since the beginning of...
Discoveries in Duruitoarea Veche: Ancient Cave, Mammoth Traces, and Enchanting Gorge
Not far from the town of Costești, flows the Duruitoarea River, a tributary of the Ciugur River, which has carved a deep gorge in the hills. Its steep limestone slopes are marked...
Discover the “Stone Age” and Brănești Winery: A Journey into History and Wine
Brănești WineryBrănești Winery is located in an old limestone mine, with galleries stretching over a distance of 75 km and covering an area of 75 hectares.The entire architecture is built at a...
Reviving History: The Restoration of Manuc Bei Manor and Its Transformation into a Cultural Landmark
Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816, Manuc Bei Manor is an architectural monument located in the Hâncești district of the Republic of Moldova, with a rich history.Although the...
Unveiling Chișinău’s Historic Triumph: The Fascinating Story of the Arch of Triumph
From an architectural standpoint, a triumphal arch is a structure resembling an arched portico, often with multiple arches, built to commemorate a significant event or honor a renowned individual. In terms of...
Unveiling the Monument of “Myoritsa”: A Timeless Moldovan Ballad
In early March 2022, Chisinau proudly welcomed the installation of a monument dedicated to the renowned Moldovan folk ballad, "Myoritsa," skillfully crafted by Veaceslav Jiglițchi. For Moldovans, this ballad holds a...
A Time Travel Journey: How Did the Most Famous Places in Chișinău Look a Century Ago?
The "Memoria Chișinăului" section has published several images of the city of Chișinău found in postcards printed by the A. S. Suvorin and Co. Contract Agency. Some of these postcards date back...
Rogojeni: An Open-Air Museum
Among the rocky hills in the floodplain of the Răut River, a picturesque settlement is hidden - Rogojeni, Șoldănești district. What makes it special is the fact that a good portion of...