Chisinau City Hall

The Chișinău City Hall is one of the most iconic buildings in the Moldovan capital and a prime example of architecture from the turn of the 20th century. Completed in 1901, the building was designed by architects Mitrofan Elladi and Alexander Bernardazzi. It features a striking blend of Italian Gothic and Renaissance styles, clearly visible in the ornate facade details and its prominent clock tower. Originally built to house the City Duma, the hall has witnessed numerous historical events, including significant damage during the Second World War, after which it was meticulously reconstructed under the supervision of Robert Kurtz. Its warm ochre facade and decorative window arches make it a favorite subject for photography in the heart of the city. Today, it remains the seat of the municipal government, symbolizing the historical continuity and civic pride of Chișinău. Its central location on the main boulevard makes it an essential landmark for both residents and visitors.

Nearby cities

Bender

Bender, also known as Tighina, is a historical city on the right bank of the Dniester.

Durlești

Durlești is a suburb of Chișinău, part of the capital municipality.

Dubăsari

Dubăsari is a city on the Dniester in Transnistria.

Căușeni

Căușeni is a city in southeastern Moldova.

Hîncești

Hîncești is located southwest of Chișinău and is famous for the impressive Manuc Bei Manor.

Codru

Codru is a city within the Chișinău municipality.

Slobozia

Slobozia is located south of Tiraspol on the left bank of the Dniester.

Ialoveni

Ialoveni is located south of Chișinău and is world-famous for its wine production.

Leova

Leova is situated on the eastern bank of the Prut River in southwestern Moldova.

Călărași

Călărași is situated in a picturesque hilly area in central Moldova.

Cimișlia

Cimișlia is located in southern Moldova on the Cogâlnic River.

Nisporeni

Nisporeni is located in a hilly region in western Moldova.

Grigoriopol

Grigoriopol is located on the left bank of the Dniester in Transnistria.

Cricova

Cricova is world-famous for its massive underground wine cellars.

Stăuceni

Discover Stăuceni, an important suburb of Chișinău, renowned for its winemaking tradition and the National College of Viticulture and Win…

History & landmarks

Mileștii Mici

Home to the world's largest wine cellar according to Guinness World Records, featuring over 200 kilometers of underground limestone tunnels.

Saharna

A major spiritual center of Moldova, famous for its cave monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery, and 22 scenic waterfalls on the Saharna R…

National Library of Moldova

The National Library of the Republic of Moldova was founded in 1832 and houses over 2.5 million items.

More places

Organ Hall (Chișinău)

The Organ Hall is one of Moldova's primary concert venues, located in a grand monumental building that was originally a bank.

National Theatre "Mihai Eminescu"

A magnificent Neoclassical building in the heart of Chișinău.

St. Teodora de la Sihla Church

An architectural gem in the center of Chișinău, designed by Alexander Bernardazzi.

Nativity Cathedral (Chișinău)

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Chișinău is the city's primary Orthodox place of worship.

Chisinau Triumphal Arch

A classical monument in the center of the capital, erected to commemorate the Russian victory in the Russo-Turkish War.

Stephen the Great Monument

The iconic statue of the most famous Moldovan ruler, located at the entrance to the central park of Chisinau.

National Museum of History of Moldova

The National Museum of History houses over 300,000 exhibits documenting the region's development from ancient times to the present.

National Museum of Art

The National Museum of Art houses a collection of over 30,000 works of Moldovan and European art.