Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova

Places to visit near Stăuceni

Stăuceni is a town in Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova, home to about 5,700 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 77 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 parks. The must-see places are Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (7 km), Biserica Buna Vestire (9 km) and Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum (9 km).

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Stăuceni, Moldova
Stăuceni, Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stăuceni at a glance

Location
Chișinău Municipality district, Moldova
Population
about 5,700
Coordinates
47.0964° N, 28.8679° E
Places within 50 km
197 (42 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 Stăuceni

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Stăuceni: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Stăuceni

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Criuleni (6 km); the best-known is Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stăuceni

29 churches within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Biserica Goianul Nou (5 km); the best-known is Biserica Buna Vestire (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stăuceni

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Cheltuitori (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Stăuceni

15 parks within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Heroes of the Motherland Park (7 km); the best-known is Stephen the Great and Saint Central Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stăuceni

14 museums within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Muzeul Fabricii de Vinuri Din Stăuceni (1 km); the best-known is National Museum of History of Moldova (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Stăuceni

9 caves within 100 km of Stăuceni. The closest is Intrare în Galerii (25 km); the best-known is Peștera Surprizelor (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Stăuceni

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stăuceni
  2. 7 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. 10 km Back to Stăuceni

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From travellers near Stăuceni

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How to reach Stăuceni

    All places near Stăuceni by distance

    Within 15 km of Stăuceni

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stăuceni by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7783Criuleni (6 km)
    Other attractions3031Red Mill (1873) (9 km)
    Churches2329Biserica Goianul Nou (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2122Cheltuitori (6 km)
    Parks1115Heroes of the Motherland Park (7 km)
    Museums1214Muzeul Fabricii de Vinuri Din Stăuceni (1 km)
    Caves99Intrare în Galerii (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Botanical Garden (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Valea Morilor Lake (12 km)
    Buddhist sites34Monastery of Bosie (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Scara Cascadelor (12 km)
    Treks11Biserica S. Rîșcova - Lacul Ivancea (24 km)
    Beaches & coast11Городской пляж им. Юрия Никулина (35 km)

    Stăuceni: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stăuceni?

    Monument to Nizami Ganjavi (monument, about 7 km), Biserica Buna Vestire (church, about 9 km), Alexander Pushkin Historic House Museum (heritage site, about 9 km), Cathedral of Divine Providence (church, about 10 km), Transfiguration Church (church, about 10 km), Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ's Nativity (church, about 10 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 30 other attractions, 23 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stăuceni?

    Criuleni, about 6 km by road; Complexul Memorial Dedicat Luptătorilor Decedați În al Doilea Război Mondial (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stăuceni?

    Biserica Goianul Nou, about 5 km by road; Capela În Memoria Voluntarilor Bulgari (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stăuceni?

    Cheltuitori, about 6 km by road; Colina Ciocana (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stăuceni?

    Start in Stăuceni, 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 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stăuceni?

    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 Stăuceni

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