Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru district, Moldova
Places to visit near Cocieri
Cocieri is a town in Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru district, Moldova, home to about 4,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 museums. The must-see places are All Saints Church (6 km), Peștera Surprizelor (10 km) and Orheiul Vechi (13 km).
Cocieri at a glance
- Location
- Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru district, Moldova
- Population
- about 4,151
- Coordinates
- 47.3017° N, 29.1176° E
- Places within 50 km
- 171 (36 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 museums
Top places to visit near Cocieri
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cocieri: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- All Saints ChurchChurches · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of NistruMust-see
- Peștera SurprizelorCaves · Criuleni DistrictMust-see
- Orheiul VechiForts · Orhei DistrictMust-see
- Remains of the Governor PalaceForts · Orhei DistrictMust-see
- Bunker No 203 TiFRForts · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Plaja CocieriOther · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Городской пляж им. Юрия НикулинаBeaches · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Dubăsari Dam's Hydroelectrical Power PlantLakes & Dams · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Памятник в честь погибшим Великий Отечественной ВойнеForts · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Intrare În MinăCaves · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
- Еврейское кладбищеOther · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of NistruNotable
- Lacul de acumulare Dubăsari / Дубоссарское водохранилищеLakes & Dams · Dubăsari DistrictNotable
More places near Cocieri
- Bunker No 282 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~5 km
- Jewish Community of Dubossary · attraction · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~5 km
- Историко-краеведческий музей · museum · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~5 km
- Memorial to the Victims of Fascism · attraction · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~6 km
- Bunker No 213 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~6 km
- Biserica Romano-catolică · church · Orhei District · ~29 km · Must-see
- Руины моста · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~9 km
- Ruini de Pod · fort · Criuleni District · ~9 km
- Ovrag Gyrtop · viewpoint · Dubăsari District · ~9 km
- Intrare În Peștera Surprizelor · cave · Dubăsari District · ~9 km
- Monumentul Lui Vasile Lupu · fort · Orhei District · ~30 km · Must-see
- Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari · park · Criuleni District · ~31 km · Must-see
Things to see near Cocieri, by type
Forts & heritage near Cocieri
91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is Bunker No 203 TiFR (1 km); the best-known is Orheiul Vechi (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Orheiul Vechi · fort · Orhei District · ~13 km · Must-see
- Remains of the Governor Palace · fort · Orhei District · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bunker No 203 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~1 km
- Памятник в честь погибшим Великий Отечественной Войне · fort · Dubăsari District · ~3 km
- Bunker No 282 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~5 km
- Bunker No 213 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~6 km
Churches near Cocieri
30 churches within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is All Saints Church (6 km). Best time: year-round.
- All Saints Church · church · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~6 km · Must-see
- Biserica Romano-catolică · church · Orhei District · ~29 km · Must-see
- Biserica „Acoperământul Maicii Domnului” · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~45 km · Must-see
- Sinagoga „Geamgiilor“ · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Divine Providence · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ's Nativity · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Cocieri
21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is Ovrag Gyrtop (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Ovrag Gyrtop · viewpoint · Dubăsari District · ~9 km
- Ovrag Rypiy · viewpoint · Dubăsari District · ~11 km
- Rock Cliff · viewpoint · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Rîpa Adîncă · viewpoint · Criuleni District · ~29 km
- Cheltuitori · viewpoint · Chișinău Municipality · ~38 km
- Belvederea Din Satul Colonița · viewpoint · Chișinău Municipality · ~38 km
Museums near Cocieri
14 museums within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is Историко-краеведческий музей (5 km). Best time: year-round.
- Историко-краеведческий музей · museum · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~5 km
- Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” · museum · Orhei District · ~42 km · Must-see
- Conacul Familiei Lazo · museum · Orhei District · ~22 km
- National Museum of Fine Arts · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Military Museum · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~48 km · Must-see
- Water Tower · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~48 km · Must-see
Parks near Cocieri
14 parks within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is OrheiLand (30 km); the best-known is Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Parcul Conaculul Familiei Șalari · park · Criuleni District · ~31 km · Must-see
- Stephen the Great and Saint Central Park · park · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Valea Morilor Park · park · Chișinău Municipality · ~49 km · Must-see
- Rose Valley Park · park · Chișinău Municipality · ~49 km · Must-see
- OrheiLand · park · Orhei District · ~30 km
- Heroes of the Motherland Park · park · Chișinău Municipality · ~42 km
Caves near Cocieri
12 caves within 100 km of Cocieri. The closest is Intrare În Mină (4 km); the best-known is Peștera Surprizelor (10 km). Best time: year-round.
- Peștera Surprizelor · cave · Criuleni District · ~10 km · Must-see
- Intrare În Mină · cave · Dubăsari District · ~4 km
- Intrare În Peștera Surprizelor · cave · Dubăsari District · ~9 km
- Cave Hermitage With Bell Tower and Stone Cross, Butuceni · cave · Orhei District · ~14 km
- Cave Monastery · cave · Orhei District · ~14 km
- Neolithic Cave · cave · Orhei District · ~17 km
A one-day trip from Cocieri
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.
- Start in Cocieri
- 1 km Bunker No 203 TiFR · heritage site, Dubăsari District
- 12 km Remains of the Governor Palace · palace, Orhei District
- 1 km Orheiul Vechi · heritage site, Orhei District
- 20 km Peștera Surprizelor · cave, Criuleni District
- 5 km All Saints Church · church, Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru
- 6 km Back to Cocieri
Plan a longer trip from Cocieri — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Cocieri
No traveller has reported from around Cocieri yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Cocieri
All places near Cocieri by distance
Within 15 km of Cocieri
- Ovrag Rypiy · viewpoint · Dubăsari District · ~11 km
- Гоянский залив · attraction · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~11 km
- Goian Island · river spot · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~12 km
- Scientific Reserve "Iagorlîc" · sanctuary · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~12 km
- Bunker No 302 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~12 km
- Tatar Bath · attraction · Orhei District · ~12 km
- Monastery of Bosie · Buddhist site · Orhei District · ~13 km
- Plaja Criuleni · attraction · Criuleni District · ~14 km
- Cave Hermitage With Bell Tower and Stone Cross, Butuceni · cave · Orhei District · ~14 km
- Cave Monastery · cave · Orhei District · ~14 km
- Курган славы · fort · Dubăsari District · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Orhei National Park · sanctuary · Orhei District · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cetățuie Getică · fort · Orhei District · ~16 km
- Rock Cliff · viewpoint · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Neolithic Cave · cave · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Pink Cave · cave · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Bunker No 101 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~17 km
- Cascadă Secata · waterfall · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Borta Boierului · waterfall · Orhei District · ~17 km
- Bunker No 404 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~18 km
- Bunker No 406 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~19 km
- Plaja „Coșnița” · attraction · Dubăsari District · ~20 km
- Cruce · fort · Orhei District · ~21 km
- Casa-muzeu ”Alexandru Donici” · museum · Orhei District · ~42 km · Must-see
- Conacul Familiei Lazo · museum · Orhei District · ~22 km
- Complexul Evreiesc Din Onițcani · fort · Criuleni District · ~23 km
- Capul de Pod Șerpeni Memorial Complex · fort · Anenii Noi District · ~44 km · Must-see
- Monument to Nizami Ganjavi · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~44 km · Must-see
- Manastirea Curchi · Buddhist site · Orhei District · ~44 km · Must-see
- Plaja „Onițcani” · attraction · Criuleni District · ~24 km
- Biserica „Acoperământul Maicii Domnului” · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~45 km · Must-see
- Bunker No 419 TiFR · fort · Dubăsari District · ~25 km
- Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~46 km · Must-see
- Bunker No 503 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~26 km
- Sinagoga „Geamgiilor“ · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cathedral of Divine Providence · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Anton Chekhov State Russian Drama Theatre · attraction · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ's Nativity · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Transfiguration Church · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Stephen the Great Monument · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Grigore Kotovski · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Stephen the Great and Saint Central Park · park · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Saint Pantaleon's Church · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- National Museum of Fine Arts · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~47 km · Must-see
- Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea · trek · Orhei District · ~27 km
- A. V. Tanaseychuk · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~27 km
- Памятник Ленину · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~27 km
- Григориопольская еврейская община им. Всеволода Ицковича · attraction · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~27 km
- Saint Venerable Theodora of Sihla Romanian Orthodox Church · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~48 km · Must-see
- Military Museum · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ciuflea Monastery · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~48 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km · Must-see
- Monument in Memory of Those Killed in Between 1941-1945 · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km · Must-see
- Biserica Din Muzeul Satului · museum · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km · Must-see
- Saharna Monastery · fort · Rezina District · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mănăstirea Țigănești · church · Strășeni District · ~57 km · Must-see
- Castelul Mimi · attraction · Anenii Noi District · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mănăstirea Căpriana · church · Strășeni District · ~63 km · Must-see
- Monument În Memoria Clericilor Și Enoriașilor Parohiei Sfântul Dumitru · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- "gate to Chisinau" 2 Blocks of Flats Looks Like Gate · viewpoint · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- Columna Lui Traian · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- Wooden Church of Hirișeni · church · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- Grădina Zoologică Din Chișinău · sanctuary · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- Fostă Cetate Geto-dacică Din Secolul Iii-iv î.Hr · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~51 km
- Mănăstirea Răciula · attraction · Călărași District · ~72 km · Must-see
- Centru Țării · viewpoint · Strășeni District · ~52 km
- Mănăstirea ”Adormirea MAicii Domnului”, din Tabăra · Buddhist site · Orhei District · ~52 km
- Gara de Sud · attraction · Chișinău Municipality · ~53 km
- Castelul Familiei Stati · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~53 km
- Chisinau · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~53 km
- Памятник Русской Славы · park · Bender Municipality · ~74 km · Must-see
- Музей революционной, боевой и трудовой Славы железнодорожников · fort · Bender Municipality · ~74 km · Must-see
- Memorial of Memory and Grief · park · Bender Municipality · ~74 km · Must-see
- Aircraft TU-134 · attraction · Chișinău Municipality · ~54 km
- Bunker No 752 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~54 km
- Преображенский Собор · church · Bender Municipality · ~75 km · Must-see
- Bunker No 841 TiFR · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~55 km
- Mănăstirea Hîrbovăț · Buddhist site · Călărași District · ~76 km · Must-see
- Памятник погибшим ВОВ · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~56 km
- Belvedere · viewpoint · Rezina District · ~56 km
- Cave Chapel · cave · Rezina District · ~57 km
- Abanded Sandstone Mine · cave · Rezina District · ~57 km
- Cascada Saharna · waterfall · Rezina District · ~57 km
- 224 M5 · fort · Călărași District · ~57 km
- World War Ii Memorial in Băcioi, Chișinău · fort · Chișinău Municipality · ~58 km
- Музей Бутылка · museum · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~79 km · Must-see
- Мемориал воинской славы · fort · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~59 km
- Ialoveni · fort · Ialoveni District · ~59 km
- Schinoasa Valley · viewpoint · Chișinău Municipality · ~59 km
- Nikolay Zelinsky Museum · museum · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~80 km · Must-see
- Church of the Nativity · church · Administrative-territorial units of the left bank of Nistru · ~80 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 68 | 91 | Bunker No 203 TiFR (1 km) |
| Other attractions | 30 | 34 | Plaja Cocieri (1 km) |
| Churches | 19 | 30 | All Saints Church (6 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 9 | 21 | Ovrag Gyrtop (9 km) |
| Museums | 11 | 14 | Историко-краеведческий музей (5 km) |
| Parks | 10 | 14 | OrheiLand (30 km) |
| Caves | 8 | 12 | Intrare În Mină (4 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 4 | 5 | Dubăsari Dam's Hydroelectrical Power Plant (3 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 5 | Scientific Reserve "Iagorlîc" (12 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 3 | 5 | Monastery of Bosie (13 km) |
| Waterfalls | 4 | 5 | Cascadă Secata (17 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 1 | Городской пляж им. Юрия Никулина (3 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Goian Island (12 km) |
| Treks | 1 | 1 | Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea (27 km) |
Cocieri: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Cocieri?
All Saints Church (church, about 6 km), Peștera Surprizelor (cave, about 10 km), Orheiul Vechi (heritage site, about 13 km), Remains of the Governor Palace (palace, about 14 km), Bunker No 203 TiFR (heritage site, about 1 km), Plaja Cocieri (attraction, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cocieri?
171 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 30 other attractions, 19 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums.
Which is the nearest fort to Cocieri?
Bunker No 203 TiFR, about 1 km by road; Памятник в честь погибшим Великий Отечественной Войне (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Cocieri?
All Saints Church, about 6 km by road; Biserica Romano-catolică (29 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cocieri?
Ovrag Gyrtop, about 9 km by road; Ovrag Rypiy (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Cocieri?
Start in Cocieri, visit Bunker No 203 TiFR, then Remains of the Governor Palace, then Orheiul Vechi, then Peștera Surprizelor, then All Saints Church, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Cocieri?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Cocieri
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- Places near Criuleni · 13 km
- Places near Maiac · 27 km
- Places near Hryhoriopol · 27 km
- Places near Vadul lui Vodă · 30 km
- Places near Orhei · 30 km
- Places near Ciorescu · 32 km
- Places near Cricova · 33 km
- Places near Stăuceni · 37 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cocieri’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cocieri on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.