Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova

Places to visit near Ciorescu

Ciorescu is a town in Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova, home to about 6,870 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 77 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (12 km), Biserica Buna Vestire (14 km) and Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum (15 km).

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Ciorescu at a glance

Location
Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova
Population
about 6,870
Coordinates
47.1300° N, 28.8894° E
Places within 50 km
199 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ciorescu

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Forts & heritage near Ciorescu

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Criuleni (2 km); the best-known is Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ciorescu

29 churches within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Biserica Goianul Nou (2 km); the best-known is Biserica Buna Vestire (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ciorescu

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Cheltuitori (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ciorescu

15 parks within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Heroes of the Motherland Park (11 km); the best-known is Stephen the Great and Saint Central Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Ciorescu

14 museums within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Muzeul Fabricii de Vinuri Din Stăuceni (6 km); the best-known is National Museum of History of Moldova (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ciorescu

9 caves within 100 km of Ciorescu. The closest is Cave Hermitage With Bell Tower and Stone Cross, Butuceni (25 km); the best-known is Peștera Surprizelor (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ciorescu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ciorescu
  2. 12 km Monument to Nizami Ganjavi · monument, Chișinău Municipality
  3. 2 km Biserica Buna Vestire · church, Chișinău Municipality
  4. 1 km Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum · heritage site, Chișinău Municipality
  5. 1 km Cathedral of Divine Providence · church, Chișinău Municipality
  6. 1 km Transfiguration Church · church, Chișinău Municipality
  7. 15 km Back to Ciorescu

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How to reach Ciorescu

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    Within 15 km of Ciorescu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ciorescu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7783Criuleni (2 km)
    Other attractions3032Red Mill (1873) (14 km)
    Churches2329Biserica Goianul Nou (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2021Cheltuitori (9 km)
    Parks1115Heroes of the Motherland Park (11 km)
    Museums1214Muzeul Fabricii de Vinuri Din Stăuceni (6 km)
    Caves99Cave Hermitage With Bell Tower and Stone Cross, Butuceni (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Botanical Garden (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Valea Morilor Lake (17 km)
    Buddhist sites34Monastery of Bosie (25 km)
    Waterfalls22Scara Cascadelor (17 km)
    Treks11Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea (20 km)
    Beaches & coast11Городской пляж им. Юрия Никулина (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Goian Island (43 km)

    Ciorescu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ciorescu?

    Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (monument, about 12 km), Biserica Buna Vestire (church, about 14 km), Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum (heritage site, about 15 km), Cathedral of Divine Providence (church, about 15 km), Transfiguration Church (church, about 15 km), Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ's Nativity (church, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ciorescu?

    199 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 30 other attractions, 23 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ciorescu?

    Criuleni, about 2 km by road; Complexul Memorial Dedicat Luptătorilor Decedați În al Doilea Război Mondial (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ciorescu?

    Biserica Goianul Nou, about 2 km by road; Capela În Memoria Voluntarilor Bulgari (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ciorescu?

    Cheltuitori, about 9 km by road; Colina Ciocana (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ciorescu?

    Start in Ciorescu, visit Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, then Biserica Buna Vestire, then Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum, then Cathedral of Divine Providence, then Transfiguration Church, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ciorescu?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ciorescu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ciorescu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ciorescu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.