Cuciurgan Power Station

The Cuciurgan Power Station, officially known as Moldavskaya GRES, is the largest thermal power plant in the region and a critical pillar of Moldova's energy infrastructure. Located in Dnestrovsc on the shores of the Cuciurgan reservoir, the facility began operations in 1964. With a massive installed capacity of 2,520 MW spread across twelve generating units, it is capable of running on natural gas, coal, or fuel oil. Its skyline is dominated by five towering chimneys, the tallest reaching a height of 335 meters, making it one of the tallest structures in the country. Geopolitically, the station is of immense importance as it provides the vast majority of electricity for the Moldovan power grid. The adjacent reservoir is essential for the plant's cooling systems and also serves as a significant body of water on the border with Ukraine. The plant remains a testament to mid-20th-century industrial engineering while continuing to dictate the economic and energetic pulse of the entire Dniester region.

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.

Comrat

Comrat is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Gagauzia in southern Moldova.

Ceadîr-Lunga

Ceadîr-Lunga is the second largest city in Gagauzia.

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.

Taraclia

Taraclia is the center of the Bulgarian minority in Moldova.

Cimișlia

Cimișlia is located in southern Moldova on the Cogâlnic River.

Basarabeasca

Basarabeasca is located in southern Moldova on the border with Ukraine.

Dnestrovsc

Dnestrovsc is located in southeastern Transnistria on the banks of the Cuciurgan reservoir.

History & landmarks

Chisinau City Hall

The Chisinau City Hall is a historic monument built in 1901 in a Venetian Gothic style.

Mileștii Mici

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

Purcari

A world-renowned winery established in 1827, famous for its award-winning wines and historic underground cellars.

Nature

Lower Dniester National Park

This Ramsar site in southeastern Moldova protects the floodplain ecosystems of the Lower Dniester.

More places

Basarabeasca Old Town

The historic core of Basarabeasca with 19th-century buildings.

Crasnoe Memorial

A memorial site dedicated to historical events in the 20th century.

Purcari Estate

A historic winery in southeastern Moldova, known for its premium wines exported globally.

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Purcari Castle

Château Purcari is a historic winery featuring a distinctive French-style castle building.

Slobozia Church

Historic church in the town of Slobozia, built in the 19th century.

Stefan Voda Plateau

The Stefan Voda Plateau is located in the extreme southeast of Moldova.

Ștefan Vodă Memorial

A monument honoring historical personalities.

Tirotex Textile Complex

One of the largest textile companies in Eastern Europe, based in Tiraspol, covering the entire production cycle from cotton to finished p…