There are many interesting places in Chisinau that are definitely worth seeing. That's why it's better to study a map with sights, hotels, stores and other important stops in advance.
Geography
If you look at where Chisinau is on the map, you can immediately see that it is located in the center of the country on the river Bull. It is the right tributary of the Dniester. The municipality of the same name includes six other surrounding towns and several dozen villages.
The city is located on seven hills and stretches along the river. The right bank part is spread out on terraces with several beams. The left bank slope consists of two terraces, one of which is higher - at a height of 60-90 meters. There is a large Gidigich reservoir 12 km from the city, and within its limits there are 23 lakes.
The capital has a lot of greenery, parks and squares due to the mild temperate climate, favorable landscapes and a large amount of chernozem. For the same reason, agriculture and winemaking are also well developed here. Chisinau is considered one of the greenest cities in Europe. There are more than 50 species of trees and bushes alone.
Districts of Chisinau
Chisinau is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Moldova. It is also the economic and cultural center of the Republic of Moldova, which is why it is constantly buzzing with life. To make it easier for you to decide which district is the best to go to, we tell you about both good and dangerous places for tourists.
The best tourist areas of Chisinau
The capital is divided into 5 districts or sectors. All districts have their advantages and disadvantages.
- The center is literally the center of Chisinau on the map. There is Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, Pushkin Street, "Valea Morilor" Park, National Palace, Organ Hall and Opera and Ballet Theater. This is the main answer to the question of which neighborhood to choose for tourists. Its disadvantage is high prices and constant busyness.
- Buiucani is an old residential area adjacent to the park "Valea Morilor" and the exhibition center "Moldexpo". The famous "Arboretum" is also located here. There is cheaper accommodation here, so be sure to study the districts of Chisinau on the map - perhaps Buiucani is suitable for you.
- Botanica is a very large elongated sector, bounded by the Valley of Roses and the Valley of Crosses. There used to be an old Botanical Garden here. It is quiet and the greenest area with affordable prices, but it is far from the center and there are fewer restaurants and stores.
- Ryshkanivka is a left-bank neighborhood with the Ryshkan Park, which is its main attraction. On the plus side - modern houses and excellent infrastructure, on the minus side - high density of buildings, remoteness from the center and high prices.
Chekany is a densely populated left-bank district and an important industrial center. It is calm, quiet, green and good for living, so it is worth paying attention to if you are coming to Chisinau for a long time.
Separately, on the online map of Chisinau, we advise you to take a closer look at the Telecenter district in the hills around the National TV Tower. It is quiet, peaceful and with very different in characteristics and cost of housing, but here is a difficult terrain and not too developed infrastructure. It is an interesting option for connoisseurs of privacy.
In the future it is planned to expand the capital, and accordingly, to create new sectors. Active work is being done on this, so it is quite possible that soon the map of Chisinau with districts will change a little more.
Dangerous districts of Chisinau
According to the official data of the National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova, the most dangerous districts are Buiucani and Riscanovca. But in general, the crime rate in the capital is very low, so it is enough to adhere to the basic safety rules for tourists - do not walk alone at night, do not leave things unattended, do not carry all valuables.
Tourist map of Chisinau
The most obvious way to find Chisinau on a map of Europe or the Republic of Moldova is Google maps. We recommend exploring not only the city, but also its surroundings, because there are many interesting historical and natural sights there too. We advise you to immediately mark suitable restaurants, shopping centers, beaches on the map - depending on your plans.
A convenient map of Chisinau with streets and everything you need is available in maps.me application. You will need to download a data package in advance, and it will be available even without internet. There are other similar applications, so just choose the convenient one before traveling.
If you want to print a map of Chisinau districts, you should first save it in a suitable format - PDF, JPG, PNG or PSD. This can be done, for example, on the website mapz.com. And the most convenient way to find out how to travel in the city by public transportation is at eway.md.
SmartGuide application not only provides a map of Chisinau for tourists, but also becomes a full-fledged independent guide. It has basic information about the main sights with text and audio versions. The website is also available.
A lot of useful information and audio guides are also available at visit.chisinau.md. It has Russian, Romanian and English versions. The Map.md application boasts simple and clear search, convenient navigation and public transportation routes. You can also buy guides for visitors to the city at the airport, hotels, souvenir stores and other popular tourist spots - you won't have any problems with that.
Conclusion
If you study in advance where Chisinau is located on the world map, it will be easier to make a convenient and fast route. Having a map of the airport will allow you not to get lost on the terrain after a long road. And the guide of Chisinau by districts will come in handy to choose in which district to live, to plan an interesting and rich sightseeing program, and at the same time not to miss anything important.